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Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom
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Smart Board was developed and is manufactured by
SMART Technologies, Inc. It is headquartered in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with offices worldwide.
Currently, there are 330,000 SMART interactive
whiteboards in classrooms around the world. The
board supports 31 languages.
An interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive
technology that connects to your computer and a
projector. The projector displays your computer
desktop onto the surface of the interactive
whiteboard. Using your fingers as a mouse, you
touch the screen to open and control computer
applications.
If choosing an interactive whiteboard from SMART
Technologies, there are several options, and
accessories to choose from. The two major decisions
will be on the type of interactive whiteboard and
the type of projector to select.
Front Projection Interactive Whiteboards
– relatively economic and flexible. Works with a
separate projector which can be mounted on ceiling,
table top, wall or media cart.
Rear Projection Interactive Whiteboards –
a set of mirrors enables a projector to cast an
image onto the screen from inside the interactive
whiteboard. The result is a precise, shadow-free
image. Equipped with a dedicated projector and no
trailing cables.
Mounting Projectors –
What type you decide to purchase is a critical
choice. Keep in mind that table mounted may be
knocked into frequently, resulting in the need to
re-orient the board. Choosing between wall and
ceiling mounts will greatly depend on the physical
structure of the classroom.
Smart 600i
- The SMART Board 600i interactive whiteboard system
combines a SMART Board interactive whiteboard and a
wall-mounted Unifi projector with a built-in sound
system.
Average cost of a complete 600i series:
with 77" screen: $4,199, with 64" screen: $3,939.
Click here for details on how to find grants,
write a grant, and grant matching at SMART
Technologies.
Click here for advice on assessing needs for
your school.
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