Interactive White Boards

Lindsey D’Alessandro

Megan Mehaffey

Interactive White Boards

EBEAMS

Pro’s

Save lesson notes in a variety of formats.

Works with PC and MAC. Print or email lesson notes for

student review. Conduct distant learning quickly and

easily. Teachers can record whiteboard

notes. Saves time!

Con’s

Cannot be used as a group input device

Not used to the full potential Not intended for large group work They can be expensive Trouble viewing the materials on the

board Special learning tools required

SMART BOARDS

Smart Board Pro’s SMART Engaging the students and

teachers Easy to use in the classroom Where else are they used? Why Smart boards? Free Training!

Smart Board Con’s Hard to Write Expensive! Moving Back and Forth!

PROMETHEAN

Pro’s

Solid & durable construction Adjustable height controls Easy set-up and calibration Accurate touchable surface

Con’s

ActivePen required to control board Board is not touch sensitive High cost

Recommended by us!

SMART BOARDS Why?

Sources (EBEAMS)

http://www.visionchart.com.au/ebeameducation.html

http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/Interactivewhiteboards.pdf

Sources (Smart Board)

http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Solutions/Education+solutions/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_whiteboard

http://ezinearticles.com/?SMART-Board---Pros-and-Cons-of-Using-a-Digital,-Interactive-Whiteboard-(In-the-Classroom)&id=1399407

http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/tutorials/whiteboards.html

Sources(Promethean)

http://pchardware.suite101.com/article.cfm/promethean_activboard_review