SMART Boards

by: Sundae Overturf & Stephanie Souder

What is a SMART Board?

• A SMART Board is a large touch controlled screen that works with a projector and a computer.
• The projector projects the desktop image onto the interactive whiteboard
• The touch sensitive whiteboard connects to your computer.
• You can control applications directly, write notes, teach lessons, have students participate, and save your work.

History of SMART Boards:

• The first interactive SMART Board was made in 1991 by SMART Technologies.
• In 1992 SMART Technologies collaberated with INTEL Corporations which helped fund further development of the SMART Board.
• The first SMART Boards faced many challenges, including low speed monitors, unstable software, and slow processors with little graphic capability.

How can SMART Boards be used in the classroom?

• One of the big advantages of SMART Boards is their interactive capabilites.
• Teachers can use advanced computer applications without being stuck behind a computer desk.
• Students can interact with the lessons being taught.
• Notes can be written just as they would be on a normal whiteboard, but can additionally be edited and saved for later use.

How to use a SMART Board:

Powerpoint:  Smartboard.pptx

Here are a few interactive websites with ideas for using SMART Boards in the classroom

• http://ismartboard.com
• http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm
• http://abcya.com

Credits and Resources:

• http://www.smartboards.com
• http://www.elementarylab.com
• http://smarttech.com/
• http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Boards/default.htm
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=319sEUWZ6zk
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_Board_interactive_whiteboard
• http://www.gointeractive.ie/images/classroom.jpg

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