Re: Smartboard or Promethean for Kindergarten

On 9/17/08, kteacher wrote:
> I have a Numonics whiteboard that I have used in my K
> class for over 2 years. Our district is adding additional
> IWB technology. I have seen demonstrations of Promethean
> ActivPrimary and think it would be very appropriate in my
> kindergarten. I like the "chunky" tools for the young
> children to use. However, our tech coordinator wants to
> get all new Smartboards. I have explored their site but
> haven't found comparable software solutions to those
> offered by Promethean. Please share your
> experiences/advice. Thanks.

09/20/2008

Why would your district not even consider staying with a
Numonics Board? They build a high quailty product and are
constantly upgrading their software Also they include state
stanardized Easi teach software. In additon,Numonics offer a
life time warranty s you know you are getting a quaility
product. Not to mention they manufacture in the USA!! I have
friends who have Promethean Boards in their classrooms and
don't even use them ater six hous of training because they
are too complicated. As American educators wouldn't it seem
appropriate to use a product in our classroom that offers the
first digital whiteboard, made is the US, would help our
economy and our students benefit as well? As an educator it
seems to me that most school district go with Smart because
everyone else is but the truth is if they looked at the
market fairly they would discover that they are getting more
for their money with a Numonics Board that is made here then
with a product made in Cananda.

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