In 2006, SMART created the SMART Classroom Suite a software program that allows for the integration of technology from teacher to student in the classroom. Comprised of four components it allows for the teacher to create a multi-media lesson, share with the students and allow them a place to take notes and organize information. Then the teacher can quiz students and adapt future lessons to meet the needs of the student and enhance learning. This technology allows for educators to integrate technology to enhance learning. The company’s original project, SMART Boards was introduced in 1991. One visit to the SMART website and you gain access to global sources of on-line resources. There is the SMART Exchange site, online resources, a teachers resource community, downloadable game, and lessons. You can also change the country from US to other countries to make your lessons global (Smart Technologies, 2010).
SMART has just released the new 800 series board in November, 2010. Rob Abbott, the Product Manager at SMART states, “The goal is to create as many connections with the content as possible, the technology should be invisible. People expect to be able to walk up to a surface, a display and touch it. SMART has been doing touch for a long time.” Below is a YouTube link to their new product.
There is also White Paper on SMART’s website that details the costs, both initial cost and ongoing. A simple board can be purchased for as little as $1,000, but the costs with all of the materials may range between $1,000-$2,000. Grants may be available for this purchase if an educator, or school system. There are many free training resources after the item is purchased so that we can prepare the presentation for the board of directors.
References:
Smart Technologies, ULC. (2010). Retrieved from http://smarttech.com/
SMART Technologies, Inc. (2006). White paper: evaluating the cost of ownership for smart board™ interactive whiteboards. Retrieved from http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/research/whitepapers
SMART Technologies. (Designer). (2010). Introducing the smart board 800 series interactive whiteboard. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gdtRQ1K2vY
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