Re: What do you need to have Smartboards?

I agree. the SMART board is connected to your computer, and your
computer to a projector that projects the image onto your screen. So
using a powerstrip with a long cord/extention cord, you can plug
everything in. My SMARTboard and projector/computer setup has 2-3
cords that stretch quite a ways through my room. So I went to Staples
and got those things that cover cords on the floor to decrease tripping
hazards.

On 8/22/09, DRR wrote:
> 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.