Smartboards

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

Credits and Resources:

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