Re: [LM_NET] SMARTBOARDS: A PILE OF JUNK

[Paula Yohe <paula_yohe@YAHOO.COM>]

In case you are interested - here is a link to alot of
Promethean Resources that I have for my teachers

http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/technology/integration/prometheanboards.asp

I saw some of the Mimio technology at a recent
conference --
My concern is the LCD projector refecting in the
center of the whiteboard
Check on that
The rep told me that it wasn't a problem but they are
coming out with a cover for whiteboards to prevent
glare --
Interesting - that it isn't a problem but they are
coming out with something --

go figure

I am going to bring in one for a demo 
spo my folks can see 

I think the key to any of these boards is the quality
of the software -- and ease of use.


--- Nelle Boyce <altboy@EC.RR.COM> wrote:

> 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
> 
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> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >        Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
> >  School Library Media Specialist
> >  Apple Creek Elementary
> >  Moore, OK
> >  lisa3moon@yahoo.com
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Paula Yohe
Director Of Technology/Library Media Center
Dillon School District Two
405 West Washington Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 843-841-3604 Fax:843-774-1214
paula_yohe@yahoo.com


      
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