SmartBoard or Promethean

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Permalink Reply by Kay Ezzell on May 17, 2009 at 9:32pm

We first began evaluating interactive whiteboards back in the late '90s. Promethean gave us a board to try out for 30 days. We were very impressed with the software and resources, but the pen was the deciding factor for us. We work with deaf children. Since you don't have to write with the pen using the SMART Board, it is much easier to transition from writing to signing. I personally think both companies have excellent boards and great resources. It's just a matter of what you're used to using. You won't regret going with either company. We've had excellent support from SMART Tech, and haven't had any technical issues that weren't easily resolved.

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Permalink Reply by Robin E.Ruiz on January 2, 2010 at 5:52am

Assisted Technology is the way to go with all learners because we tend to try to teach students as if they are all the same, probably created in our likeness. I never thought about the deaf students. Our school has invested in the Lightspeed audio technology systems. They are effective.

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Permalink Reply by Leigh Newton on May 18, 2009 at 5:29am

Thanks for the conversation which has perspectives from many corners of the issue. Thanks also to Ning for providing such a great tool for sharing this ongoing discussion.

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Permalink Reply by Kellie on August 5, 2009 at 3:33pm

The SMART Notebook software that comes with the SMART Board is priceless! I have found nothing else that compares to it! With one board you can use the product key to get a code that will allow you to legally download the software onto 500 computers, free of charge. Our teachers have it on their laptops so they can create lessons at home and transfer them via flashdrive to their school computer.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Denny on August 9, 2009 at 9:18pm

I understand the idea of a smart board but how do they actually work?

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Permalink Reply by Integer Jim Bennett on August 9, 2009 at 10:37pm

The SmartBoard is a touch-sensitive computer interface. The best way I can explain how a SmartBoard works is to suggest you take a look at some of the videos on YouTube. It is truly amazing! The students love it.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Baird on August 11, 2009 at 5:55am

I equate a SmartBoard to a big iPod Touch or iPhone screen but it does much more. You touch the screen to make things happen. It also comes with software that allows you to write on the screen and then convert your handwriting to typed text. This youtube video demonstrates the basics of a SmartBoard. There is so more than what the video shows. When teachers are trained to use it, it's a fabulous tool for student engagement.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fisher on August 10, 2009 at 3:52am

I like both, and have done trainings on both, and if I were to pick one over the other, I would choose the Smart product--if for nothing else than not having to use the stylus thing and just use my finger. Additionally, I do part time work for the eInstruction company (that makes the clickers) and do PD around their CPS system. They bought the Interwrite company last year and are selling their IWB's for $849 through the end of summer. I don't have as much experience with those as I do the Promethean and Smart boards, but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far: such as the dual touch screen. Two kids can work on it at once. It also integrates with the CPS system and Examview software and has it's own software called Workspace. I'm starting to sound like a commercial, so I'm going to stop--but if you want info on the special, I can forward the flier to you...just email me: mikefisher821@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Obe Hostetter on November 19, 2009 at 4:41pm

Nings are an excellent resource for professional development and learning from one another. I would encourage educators to join one of these two Nings:

1. SMARTBoard Revolution Ning at http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/

2. Promethean IWB Users at http://prometheaniwbusers.ning.com

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Permalink Reply by Robin E.Ruiz on October 3, 2009 at 6:12am

The Light Speed- smart technology used with airliners - eiki is the way to go- The Smart Board is a novelty that you can use like a team project!
RRuiz

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Permalink Reply by Leigh Newton on November 20, 2009 at 6:21pm

Robin, would you add some more to your comment? I'm not sure what you mean. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Robin E.Ruiz on January 2, 2010 at 6:10am

Sorry Leigh for getting back with you so late! I was finishing my E Portfolio for a graduate degree. We use and have the smart boards and the airliners.
Smart boards are great for students and teachers for many activities: We have noticed a couple problems room space and physical locality. If the boards are mounted in the midle of your white boards then you are limited in how you can use that space. If you have the mobile smart boards then the problem is where do you place them?
( by the way we have the Promethean version)
Airliners- functions and software- Amazing
mobility- THis is like having eyes in the back of your head. No longer up at the front of the room at white board, or behind the overhead in the middle of the room- or by the computer...
Size- small 12"x12"

We have had one problem with the battery. You can not let them become totally dead or you will need to replace the battery.

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