As technology becomes more common in the classroom, there are a vast variety of different equipment to use to improve learning. The smartboard is a big item now a days that classrooms have. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a smartboard in the classroom?
On 9/01/11, Theresa Canale wrote: > As technology becomes more common in the classroom, there > are a vast variety of different equipment to use to improve > learning. The smartboard is a big item now a days that > classrooms have. What are the advantages and disadvantages > of having a smartboard in the classroom?
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Besides price (SB being more expensive) what is the difference in the two systems? I know SB in stylus free but is that as sturdy as Promethean? Give me facts... Leslie (Thanks!)
When I search "SMART vs Promethean" on Google, I received 155,000...See Morerice is an important consideration. However, a product key for SMART Notebook collaborative learning software can be obtained with the serial number of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. This means the cost of SMART Notebook is included with the purchase of a SMART Board.
When I search "SMART vs Promethean" on Google, I received 155,000 results. There are quite a few discussions among people who have first hand experience with both SMART and Promethean products.
If you have specific questions about SMART products feel free to contact Customer Support anytime.
Ian Berg Technical Support Specialist SMART Technologies [link removed]
On 10/11/11, leslie wrote: > Besides price (SB being more expensive) what is the > difference in the two systems? > I know SB in stylus free but is that as sturdy as > Promethean? > Give me facts... > Leslie > (Thanks!)
We will soon be getting mimio boards. Will we be able to get things from Smart Board lessons, or do we need to have a SmartBoard notebook to do so? Thanks!
...See MoreHi- You can use your old Smart lessons with the MimioStudio software. From inside of the MimioStudio Notebook software, click on File ---> Open. A dialog box will pop up that lets you navigate anywhere on your computer to find a file. Navigate to the location of your stored Smart lessons. Select the file you wish to use and click "Open."
You may find that some of the original functionality of the lesson is lost, such as some of the flash animation, so don't be alarmed if that happens. This is because companies do not currently align to one set of interoperability standards. But we find that most teachers can make minor tweaks to the lessons and use them with no problem.
Good luck! Karen Mahon Learning Scientist, Mimio follow me on twitter! karenmahonmimio
How can I hook up a microphone through the speakers of the Smartboard? I want to use it during Author's Chair when the students are reading their stories. I have used an old Karoke machine in the past, but the speakers on the Smartboard are so good. Thanks in advance!!!
HatDoesn't the company that installed it provide the service to do this type of hook-up? IVS is the company that installed our SMARTBoards and they provide on-going support. I would check because they have provided all kinds of help such as fixing my speakers, replacing a messed up USB cable, etc.
SMART Technologies offers "SMART Classroom Audio" which has a wireless microphone, sensor and ceiling or wall mounted speakers. These speakers are separate from the side-mounted SMART Board speakers, they can be placed near the middle or the back or the room.
A custom solution would most likely involve connecting a microphone to a computer or audio system in the room, which runs separate from the SMART Board.
Ian Berg Technical Support Specialist SMART Technologies