Previous by DateNext by Date Date Index
Previous by ThreadNext by Thread Thread Index
LM_NET Archive



I have a Promethean board in my media center and we are getting ready to
have a demonstration tomorrow by a company that can convert white boards
into "smart" boards.  I can't wait to see that since most of the school
blackboards have been replaced with white boards.  It looks like at half the
price as well.  I will report back when I see the demonstration tomorrow.
Nell Boyce, Silverdale Elementary School, 841 Smith Road, Maysville, NC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisa Hunt" <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] SMARTBOARDS: A PILE OF JUNK


>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!
>>
>>
>>
>> David Di Gregorio
>>
>> ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us
>> Supervisor Library Media Services
>>
>> Tenafly High School
>>
>> www.librarymedia.net
>>
>> 19 Columbus Drive
>>
>> Tenafly, NJ 07670
>>
>> CELL: 201-696-8062
>>
>> 201.816.6617
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 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://lm-net.info/
>> * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
>> * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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://lm-net.info/
> * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
> * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>        Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
>  School Library Media Specialist
>  Apple Creek Elementary
>  Moore, OK
>  lisa3moon@yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Never miss a thing.   Make Yahoo your homepage.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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://lm-net.info/
> * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
> * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> 

--------------------------------------------------------------------
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://lm-net.info/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
 * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------

LM_NET Mailing List Home