Using SMART Boards in the Classroom
By: Brianna Ayres
Facts About SMART Boards
Facts
A SMART Board ....
- allows for class participation
- keeps students entertained with its neat features
- has multiple uses and can be used to teach many different topics
- allows the teacher to use different techniques than others
How does it work?
How it works
- The projector will have an image and the computer screen will display it on the SMART Board.
- The SMART Board is connected wireless or through cables to get internet.
- When touching the SMART Board you can click buttons, draw shapes, point out key information, and much more.
- The SMART Board processes movement either from a finger or a pen that goes with it.
Software
- SMART Notebook and add ons
- SMART Meeting Pro and Meeting Pro PE
Software
- The list above are softwares that can be used within a SMART board. The picture next to names are what the softwares look like. Each of these softwares do different things on the SMART Board.
Hardware used for a SMART Board:
Hardware
How is it helpful?
How is it helpful?
- Enhances teaching and the students learning
- Keeps students interested
- Helps with managing the classroom
- Helps students with digital learning
How much is it?
Cost
A SMART Board can cost $899 to $5,000. The cost varies depending on what size and more advanced models of the SMART Board you want. Plus, there are SMART Board pens, wall mounts, installing, and a projector. Altogether the cost of a SMART Board can cost as much as $6,000.
The basics on how to use a SMART Board
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0yiZq-EEg
SMART Boards have a lot of upside when being used in the classroom. They provide many different opportunities when teaching a subject. SMART Boards have the potential to bring out creativity in students.
Conclusion
Resources:
https://study.com/academy/popular/how-much-does-a-smart-board-cost.htmlhttps://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0yiZq-EEg
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-do-smart-boards-work
https://support.smarttech.com/downloads
Resources