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In our Middle School, one training session has been given through our tech person on site on how to use the Smart Board. I have worked with the assistant principal who is familiar with the Smart Board and is an avid supporter. We only have one at the moment and there have been two history teachers who used the board with their classes when we first received it but now have gone back to using a screen. I have had to deal with the question "How different is it from a regular screen?" I know this comes from lack of training but unless your teachers and principal are willing to put a little effort into learning how to use them then they are not worth purchasing. Are they hard to use? No. Are they hard to move? You can adjust the height and move them about as you need. And, yes, it is still to early to get enough for everyone, but if you can find one teacher that will utilize the technology I believe it is worth it. Michele Pruett Marion Middle School 134 Wilden Street Marion, VA 24354 michelepruett@mail.scsb.org -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of Alisa Humphrey Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 5:26 PM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Smart Boards, are they worth the price? I have just realized that this is the perfect group to discuss Smart Boards. I have been considering getting one, but I am not sure. They seem expensive, but there is a lot you can do with them. Our school could afford to buy one, but when I looked at how much it would cost to train on them, it seems out of reach. And I ask myself, if the training is so expensive, what happens when the people who trained move out of our school? Do we have to do it again? Are they so hard to use that the training is necessary? I do not want to buy one and have it become a way to use the internet, we have projectors already. Are they that much better than a standard setup? I have also heard that they can be hard to move, and since we can't get one for everyone, I am ready to give up on it. Has anyone used one in a library setting where people who are not "trained" use them with success, and for more than just a way to use the internet? Is it worth the trouble? Alisa Humphrey Media Specialist Ridgeview Junior High School Pickerington, Ohio 43147 alisa_humphrey@fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------