Re: [LM_NET] SMARTBOARDS: A PILE OF JUNK

[Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM>]

I love them, too.  I accidentally "found" the 2nd one in our district.  Hidden away 
in the computer lab at a "rich" school that could afford any and everything, but no 
one was using it.  I am LMS at a poor school, but I was so intrigued!!  I learned 
to use it in one day, and created a district presentation/training.  I wanted 
everyone to know about these wonderful things!!
   
  That was 6 years ago.  Only two people came to that presentation.  Our district 
tech dept and vision has completely changed.  Although our last bond issue brings 3 
boards with projectors, mounted and installed, to every school.  Even though there 
was a vigorous application process for each installation at the schools and stiff 
training requirements.  I walk down the halls and see teachers using these boards 
for little more than overhead projectors.  I tell myself, "Give them time.  Let 
them live with it and discover the excellent uses."  I'm not so sure though.  Too 
many seem to jump on the band wagon just so they can proudly claim, "I got one of 
the ones in my school."  I just wait to see how well this very expensive technology 
will be used.
   
  Remember, each set up could provide 2-3 student computers.  THAT is what we need 
computers in the hands of students.  I'm waiting for that bond issue.

Anne Timbs <timbsa@K12TN.NET> wrote:
  I have to disagree with David's assessment of SMART Boards. I have one in
the library and use it EVERY day. There are several of them in my
building and they have become THE technology tool to use. They grab the
students' attention. They are great for student and teacher
presentations. The interactivity gets everyone involved in the lesson. 
SMART does an EXCELLENT job at providing resources for teachers. I
wouldn't want to teach without one.

Anne Timbs- Librarian
Roan Creek Elementary
Mtn. City, TN
timbsa@k12tn.net



> I am not a fan of Smartboards since there are many other more elegant
> solutions for classroom presentation / interaction. I see these units
> as cumbersome and distracting. They will surely find their way
> (quicker than usual) to the school dumpster as new technologies sweep
> them aside. I would be very cautious if you're considering purchasing
> them. Do not be fooled by their aggressive marketing schemes. They
> are really nothing more than a pile of junk!
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> David Di Gregorio
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> ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us 
> Supervisor Library Media Services
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> Tenafly High School
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> www.librarymedia.net 
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> 19 Columbus Drive
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> Tenafly, NJ 07670
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> CELL: 201-696-8062
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> 201.816.6617
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        Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
  School Library Media Specialist
  Apple Creek Elementary
  Moore, OK
  lisa3moon@yahoo.com 





       
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