Re: What do you need to have Smartboards?

I am not sure I understand Raymond's response. The Smartboard I have
does not need to be plugged into the wall. It needs to be connected
to a computer. It gets it's power from the computer.

On 8/22/09, certifiedteach wrote:
> Thanks, I had to laugh a bit; we have one elderly custodian who
> just mops the halls and cleans the toilets once in a while - other
> than that, teachers clean their rooms and we would have to call in
> an electrician. We have no building engineers, etc!
> I would really like to get a smartboard somehow. Oh! there is one
> unused electrical outlet about 2 feet down from the 18 foot
> ceiling on the same wall as the current dry erase boards. I wonder
> if we could figure out how to use that?
>
> On 8/22/09, Raymond H. wrote:
>> On 8/21/09, certifiedteach wrote:
>>> I teach in a building that is almost 100 years old. It is in
>>> beautiful condition, gleaming hardwood floors, etc. However,
>>> we only have two electrical outlets per classroom with 2
>>> sockets each, and obviously the wiring is very old. If I
>>> were able to get a Smartboard through a grant for my room,
>>> would I even be able to use it? Would the electrical
>>> situation need to be updated? The outlets are not even
>>> located near the current wall of regular whiteboard. I
>>> already have two computers running in my class on one wall
>>> using a powerstrip, and on the other side of the room is my
>>> desk area with my computer and a small fridge plugged in. If
>>> I want to plug anything in, it means using an extension cord
>>> from the area behind my desk, and unplugging my own
>>> computer. Is having a smartboard possible for me, or just a
>>> dream?
>>
>>
>> You can have the SmartBoard it'd just require having your
>> maintenance dept. install and another wall jack. Your present
>> description would be a fire hazard if you for instance a high
>> grade extension chord off the SmartBoard to the available half
>> og the wall jack or into the powerstrip. But know it is
>> possible. Try asking your custodial staff, their boss the
>> engineer or if you're cool with your principal that person on
>> wiring in another walljack.