The+Interactive+Smart+Board


 * Another example of new technology is shown in the image left, the Interactive Smart Board. This device was originally designed by a Canadian company called 'Smart Tech' who assist education, business and government professional with interactive technology.**

One advantage of these devices is that they are said to 'help teachers bring more collaboration and interactivity into the classroom' (Smart Technologies 2011) and create an environment where learning is fun and children are engage with the lesson.

One disadvantage is that the actual cost of these products is very high, approx $8000 AU each. Therefore, so for a school to invest in a Smart Board, teachers are encouraged to get the maximum use out of all the features. For example, it could be very easy for a teacher to simple use an Interactive Smart Board the same way they would use a white board and miss the actual new technology features. However, if a teacher knows how to use the Board to the best of their advantage, the results can be significantly different.

Please see an example of how a Smart Board could be used in the clip below: media type="youtube" key="D2_SuFwlfqI" width="425" height="350" align="center"