The Advantages of a Smart Board

Interactive presentation tools are in demand for educators and others who want to involve their classes or audiences in learning alongside technology. A Smart Board is an interactive electronic whiteboard that gives educators an additional presentation device for the classroom. A Smart Board can interface with a computer, displaying images through a digital projector, and its users can control the software from either the computer or the board, where they can manipulate images or text. Students or audience members can participate by adding their annotations or pointing out material using a pen or highlighter

 

The Disadvantages of a SmartBoard

There are several disadvantages of SMART Board use for K-12 students. Using a SMART Board as a replacement for traditional teaching materials affects what students learn and how they learn. Teachers must realize that the SMART Board is only useful when it is not hindered by technology problems