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It was 1987 a man named David Martin had created SMART technologies, and in 1991 the world’s first SMART board had been created.. Since 1991 there have been over 2 million SMARTBoards used in both educational, and government settings.Little did David Martin know that his new ideas in technology were going to change classrooms around the world forever. Everyday SMART Boards are used by 40 million __students__ around the world and in the United States there are 1.6 million SMART Boards from kindergarten to 12th grade classrooms. SMARTBoards are a new type of technology that are changing classrooms worldwide, and gives a new __outlook__ on education. With technology being evolved everyday these SMARTBoards will give __students__ and anyone else who is working them, a new experience and new opportunities that may have been unreachable without this technology. From taking __virtual field trips__, to playing fun and educational games SMARTBoards are evolving classroom in a positive manner while also keeping the interest of __students__. SMARTBoards used in any educational setting can be used to benefit the classroom, and provide __students__ with many different opportunities that can further their educational success.

There are 3 different series of SMART Boards 400, 600 and the latest 800 series. Some of the latest features of the SMART Boards include everything that a normal computer would today, however there are several features that separate the SMART Boards from other pieces of technology. The SMART Board comes with a special “__ink__” pen that actually requires no ink. They are designed to __work__ only on SMART Boards and come in 4 different colors (black, blue, red and green). Besides just being a large protector and computer all in one there are many different types of activities that you can use for educational resources. There are many different programs that can be used in an educational setting such as __virtual field trips__, that come with high definition photographs. There are also many different types of math games that the students can play on the SMART Boards. In fact even the latest types of SMART Boards allow dual touch. This means that two students can be using the SMART Board at one time, and this open the opportunity to play educational games against each other while also __working__ together.

SMART Boards are constantly being upgraded and adding new features, but just because you may not have the latest SMART Board not does mean you cannot upgrade. SMART Boards allow you to upgrade the different software that gives you __access__ to what the newer versions of SMART Boards have to __offer__. There are also many different types of games, workshops, content rich simulations, fun brain quizzes, and book adventures. SMART Boards open a __window__ to a new type of education that is changing classrooms across America. It is evident that using a SmartBoard in the classroom proves to be effective and beneficiary for all students and teachers. One problem that occurs is the Smartboard can be very costly and sometimes the determining factor whether or not your classroom will receive one. The average cost of the Smartboard, depending on the model that you think would be best for your classroom can be anywhere from $1000 to $8000. For research purposes, I chose the Smartboard 685ix; being that it was not the best one out there, but not the lowest model either. It was also appropriate for educational reasons. That setup came with an active screen area of 74”W x 46 1/8”H, so about the size of a regular dry-erase white board. It also included four interactive pens and an eraser. The appropriate software needed on the classroom computer to run the Smartboard is also included in the package along with a warranty. The cost of this Smartboard, including what is listed here would cost approximately $6000. That is quite a lot for a beginning teacher who has just been placed in a school.

One way to get a Smartboard in your classroom is to request it when you are writing your grant at the beginning of the year for classroom materials. You can also research many different federal and state grants and write to those establishments requesting a Smartboard and iterating how important it is to your teaching and curriculum. The state and local governments get requests for all sorts of materials for classrooms and if you were to propose that how efficient and necessary the Smartboard is to your classroom, that is the best place to start. Another idea could be having a fundraiser over the summer and getting future student’s parents involved. Again you would need to propose to the community the many different uses and functions that a Smartboard has in the classroom and you just may get some on “board” with your idea. You could also get in touch with other teachers in the area that have a Smartboard and ask them how they received one in their classroom. They would be great resources and give you pointers of what you can do to be effective in getting one for your classroom.

Whatever route you take, the main goal is to have a Smartboard in your classroom. With the world today and the age of technology we live in, it is very important that we are teaching our students on updated equipment. We need to get our students used to being comfortable around computers and such materials as a Smartboard. We as a nation are falling behind in Math, Science, and technology and something as simple as having a Smartboard can give us a step in the right direction to prepare our students for their future. For over the past five years Smart boards have been used to teach a variety of students. From students with learning disabilities to the gifted students. Teachers are using Smart boards to increase learning. Learning that requires critical thinking and learning that requires a hands on approach. This style of learning has been proven to be effective with all who have used it. The teachers find that the children are more apt to keep their focus on learning from other children in the classroom. Children in higher AP (advanced placement) classes find the Smart boards have an unlimited amount of possibilities. They use a variety of accessories that are used with the Smart board such as a hand held tablet that when the student writes on the tablet while at their desk displays on the board just like the student was standing in front of the board. All in all research shows that children are __learning__ more and quicker with the use of a Smart board in their classroom.

After reading articles that pertain to Smart board education and the effects on children in the classroom, the Smart board has positive feedback. Special education students especially have a positive impact on the student. Special education children that have emotional behavior disorders. Since 1975 federal legislation has mandated that all students with special needs be put into the least restrictive environment- that is the classroom with other students that do not have any special needs. So the Smart board has increased self-efficacy. Students who interacted with the Smart board and the other students in the classroom increased their self esteem, overall worth, and social skills.

The students learned to resolve conflicts in a less aggressive manner. They would reflect on how they portray themselves towards others and they had more self control. The Smart board technology has a positive affect on a variety of students. Not only special education students benefit from the Smart board. Other studies show how students in high school excel with creativity, critical thinking, and self-esteem.

__ Conclusion __
Technology is found everywhere in this world so it only seems right to begin incorporating it into the classroom. One way to do this is by purchasing a Smart Board and incorporating it into daily lesson plans. Smart Boards are interactive and fun for both the students and teachers and have proved to be beneficial. In order to be beneficial for the students though, teachers need to make it interactive and get the students involved with each activity presented on the board. With increased involvement and engagement, the students will gain more knowledge and become excited about school and learning. The goal of technology incorporation is to increase students' learning, which is something the Smart Board can accomplish.

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 * The photo below was taken by Christie Guthrie at Southern Middle School, Oakland MD. This is an accessory to the Smart Board. It is used with bluetooth- which makes it a __wireless__, portable device. The teacher can write on the board by standing beside any child in the classroom. The students can also use the board. As you can see in the photo: bluetooth drive, smart board pad with pen. This is just one of many accessories that is available for the Smart Board.**






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__ Smart board accessory - SMART WS200 Wireless Slate __
 * The Smart Slate WS200 provides you with the power to write notes, interact with software or perform simple computer operations by connecting wirelessly to your computer or a Smart Board™ even as far as 32' or 10 meters. Writing is achieved with the use of a pen. The pointer on your display moves as you glide your pen over the slate's active area. The pen is tethered to the slate to avoid misplacing or losing your pen. The WS200 comes with a USB charging cable so you can charge your slate by connecting to a free USB __slot__ from your computer, it takes 6 hours to fully charge the battery. Wireless connectivity is achieved with the use of the USB wireless adapter. The USB wireless adapter uses Bluetooth® technology to create a wireless connection to your PC or Smart Board.**
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 * Christie Guthrie's Notes-**
 * I read a SMART board article from 2009. There was an experiment on three kindergarten children with learning disabilities. The experiment was to see if the children could learn their sounds with the letters by using the SMART board. The investigation revealed that students learned more and faster with the use of computer assisted instruction as opposed to the traditional teaching style inside a normal setting classroom.**

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 * This investigation examined the effectiveness of teaching __letter__ sounds in a small group arrangement using computer-assisted instruction with SMART Board technology and a 3s constant time delay procedure to three students with learning disabilities. A multiple probe design across letter sound sets and replicated across students evaluate the effectiveness of the program and students' acquisition of other students' letter sounds through observational learning. In addition, students were assessed on their acquisition of incidental information presented in the instructive feedback statements following correct responses to target and nontarget stimuli. Results indicate that (a) the program was effective in teaching letter sounds to three students and (b) students acquired some letter sounds targeted for other students and incidental information (letter names) presented in the instructive feedback statements for their own and other group members' target stimuli. Findings are discussed in terms of presenting small group instruction through interactive white board technology.**


 * __ Advantages __ **
 * Smart Boards have many advantages in the classroom. First of all, there are many benefits of Smart Boards for students in the classroom. This electronic whiteboard is interactive and great for demonstrations. Students would enjoy an interactive Smart Board lesson because the subject would come alive and bring reality into the classroom. Smart Boards provide a means of learning for all students, including students with different learning styles. Most students learn by actually doing and physically interacting with a medium, so Smart Boards would give students the opportunity to explore and manipulate concepts of a lesson. Also, students of every grade level show increased motivation and enjoy the interaction that the technology offers. The use of a Smart Board would capture the attention of students and also encourage participation.**


 * There are many advantages for students with the use of Smart Boards, however teachers also benefit by using this technology. For instance a lesson incorporating the use of a Smart Board engages not only the students, but also the teacher. During the lesson the teacher would be modeling that he/she is also interested in the lesson; therefore reinforcing that they are lifelong learners. Another advantage for the teacher is that it gives them instant access to many electronic resources. For example, the Smart Board provides instant internet access during a lesson, so a student's unanswered question can be answered immediately instead of waiting a day or two. Another huge advantage of Smart Boards is that teacher can plan lessons with so much more imagination. With the use of the Smart Board teaching any concept is possible and easier. Pages can be automatically saved, printed, emailed, or even pasted into a website. Flip-charts, all sorts of document, and presentations all can be created. The possibilities are endless. Another positive aspect about Smart Boards is that the software comes with ready made layouts. Layouts can be found on the internet, some created by SMART and others created by other teachers across the world. The layouts can be modified to fit each teachers own lesson appropriately. This would come in handy for teacher who do not have a lot of time to create a lesson.**

__Disadvantages__** Like any other technology, Smart Boards also have disadvantages. First, Smart Boards are very expensive. The cost of the actual board, the software, projector, and installation fees are very high; approximately $1000, but can vary depending on model and year. For school districts, such a rural school and smaller schools that already have low funding, this can be a problem as they do not have as much access to such technology. Because of the high cost, if a school district is able to purchase this technology, the school may only be able to afford one or two. That means that not every teacher will have access to the Smart Board. Even if a portable Smart Board on wheels is purchased, teachers still would have to check out the Smart Board for use in their classroom. Not all students would have access to this technology. Also, teachers need to be trained to use this new technology. The software can be challenging to learn and practice is often needed to become an expert. A lot of time and money needs to be invested into the training process. Another downfall of Smart Board technology is that most Smart Board specialist come from outside the school district.

Teachers do not have easy access to someone with the knowledge and questions cannot be answered right away. Also, some teachers may pick up the information quickly, whereas others may need additional training or support before they feel comfortable incorporating the Smart Board into their classroom. For these teachers, the new technology may be too overwhelming and cause disruptions and frustrations in the classroom due to lack of proper training. The technology would then be only a hindrance rather than a help in the classroom. Another disadvantage of Smart Boards is that they require maintenance. Like other electronic equipment, Smart Boards also need to be kept working properly and installed with the proper updates. Most of the time teachers are the ones that need to find the time and download these updates, which may cause a problem. This may require additional technology assistants to be hired to help with problems that arise with the Smart Board and also keep the Smart Board updated.

Smart Boards can also be a problem if they are not working correctly on a given day. A teacher would always need to have a back-up lesson plan or activity in case the technology crashes. Additional time would need to be put into planning each day for the teacher. One other issue dealing with smart boards is the cost. This new technology cost a significant amount of money.

__ Incorp ____ oration into the Classroom __
There are many ways that a Smart Board can be used in a classroom. First, there are many different tools that accompany the software on a Smart Board. Some of these include the camera tool, drawing tool, split tool, and many, many more. The camera tool would allow teacher to take a picture of the screen. This would be useful if class time was running, the teacher could take a picture of the screen and what place they are in the lesson and then start right back at that place the next day. The drawing tool could also be very useful. It allows teachers and students to draw shapes or objects which would become useful for a geometry lesson. Also the split tool allows teachers to split the screen into two screen. This would be useful in a math classroom so that the teacher could show a problem on one side and then also show the work on the other side of the screen without having to click back and forth between screens. These are just three examples of some of the tools that the Smart Board software offers. There are many, many more that teachers can explore and find ways to use them in their classrooms. One classroom use idea for the Smart Board would be to introduce fractions to younger students in elementary grades. The teacher would prepare an interactive activity where the students would have to go up to the board to identify different fractions. For example, the teacher could have different objects, some the same and some different, and the students would have to come up with the fraction of like objects compared to those of different objects. Since only one person can be up at the Smart Board at a time, the other students would be trying to figure out the problem on their own personal whiteboards. Students could then take turns going up to the board and demonstrating their knowledge to the class. All students would then be eager to come to interact with the board and practice their skills. Another classroom activity incorporating a Smart Board, that teacher could use in an intermediate classroom setting, would be the frog dissection application. This application shows a frog on the board along with all the tools and materials needed to complete the dissection. The teacher could set up the lesson by teaching the students the different terms and procedure of dissecting the frog. Then instead of having to buy the frogs for dissection, the students could actually do it virtually. The application allows for exploration and dissection of the frog, just like an actual frog would allow for. This is a good way to bring reality into the classroom with the use of Smart Boards. Students would still have the same opportunities to learn, just with the use of the new technology. A useful classroom Smart Board activity to use for high school students in a history class would be to have them research a certain time period. Then they would be in charge of creating an interactive story about a character from that time period. They could focus on such things as what they would wear, where or how they would work, family life, and/or including other aspects as well. After creating their presentation they would present and teach it, getting the class involved with what they learned. There are so many __learning__ possibilities for classroom use of the Smart Board. These are just a few, but there are endless options of how to incorporate this new technology into the classroom.

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Annemarie Triano's Notes

Assignment 2 for Tech Lab Article 1 The following information has been copied from [|http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/Interactive+whiteboards+and+displays/SMART+Board+interacti]

[|ve+whiteboards/885ix+for+education] SMART Technologies. (2012). // www.smarttech.com //. Retrieved from http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education Solutions/Products for education/Interactive whiteboards and displays/SMART Board interactive whiteboards/885ix for education Article 1 Notes Two people can use their fingers or a pen to write, draw and interact with content on the surface of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. There are no special tools or menus required – students can simply walk up to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and immediately begin working together with freestyle interaction, two students can work together anywhere on the surface without being restricted to a defined space or required to use a specific tool. And each student can perform different actions at the same time. For example, one student can move objects around while the other writes in digital ink 885ix series a completely intuitive experience – the technology is virtually invisible. You can switch seamlessly from writing with a pen, erasing with the palm of your hand and moving objects with your finger. There's no need to press buttons, access on-screen menus or replace tools in the Pen Tray.
 * SMART Technologies was founded in 1987 by David Martin and Nancy Knowlton who currently hold the roles of Executive Chairman and CEO, respectively
 * SMART created the world’s first interactive whiteboard in 1991 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
 * SMART has sold more than two million SMART Board interactive whiteboards into education, business and government settings
 * For the year ended March 31, 2011, SMART’s share in the interactive whiteboard product category was just over 47% globally. In the Unite d States, where more interactive whiteboards have been installed than any other country, SMART’s share was just over 63%.*
 * SMA RT's annual revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 was US$790.1 million, with cumulative sales since 1991 of more than US$3 billion. Revenue has grown yearly since 1992.
 * SMART Board interactive whiteboards are used in more than 1.6 million K–12 classrooms, by more than 40 million students around the world
 * SMART Notebook collaborative learning software has been downloaded in 175 countries around the world, and there are more than five million users of version 10
 * More than 51,000 digital resources are available on the SMART Exchange website, SMART’s online community for educators. There are over 48 country-specific versions of the site, and SMART Notebook lesson activities are available for download in 23 languages
 * SMART products are sold through resellers in more than 145 countries
 * More than 125 blue-chip (Fortune 500) companies in over 50 countries around the world are using SMART business solutions in industries s uch as financial services, manufacturing and advanced technology
 * In the United States, SMART business solutions are widely used within military and government agencies, including the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. Other U.S. defense and civilian agencies using SMART solutions include the Department of Veteran Affairs, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Strategic Defense, Chief of Naval Operations, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Aviation Administration.
 * SMART’s world headquarters is located in Calgary, Canada, with international offices in Germany, France, China, Japan, and Singapore, and U.S. offices in Washington, D.C., Manhattan, NY, and Chicago, IL. SMART has more than 1,600 staff members around the world.
 * SMART products have appeared on numerous news broadcasts on stations such as CNN, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Brazil’s TV Tem, Antena 3 in Spain, RAI 3 in Italy and Channel NewsAsia.

Article 2 The following information has been copied from [] // www.wikipedia.com //. (2012, January 31). Retrieved from []

Article 2 Notes Smart Board is a series of interactive whiteboards developed by Smart Technologies and includes the 600 series, the 800 series and the 400 series The Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that uses touch detection for user input – e.g. scrolling, right mouse-click – in the same way normal PC input devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, detect input. A projector is used to display a computer's video output on the interactive whiteboard, which then acts as a large touch screen June 2009, Smart Technologies introduced their first dual-touch interactive whiteboard. [|[1]] The dual-touch Smart Board interactive whiteboard accepts two simultaneous touches; however, the touches only register on two separate sides of the interactive whiteboard surface. Smart's digital ink operates by using an active digitizer that controls the PC input for writing capabilities such as drawing or handwriting. The Smart Board interactive whiteboard uses passive pen tools, which means that no technology is housed in the pen tool to use digital ink or determine color. All digital ink options can be selected from the Smart Board Pen Tray. Smart Notebook collaborative learning software is included with all Smart Board interactive whiteboards and all other Smart hardware products. The software is available for the Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. The interactive nature of the Smart Board provides many practical uses for the classroom. Using Smart Notebook software, teachers can record each step of a lesson activity for students to review at a later time. Article 3 The following information has been copied from [|http://www.ogge.noa]

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Kenter, S. (2011). // Smart boards //. Retrieved from [] Article 3 Notes In the Smartboard tools use the SMART Recorder to record different lessons and examples of __work__.

Examples: Visual Arts where you are teaching a technique or style. Maths where you are modeling math strategies...

Interactive web sites engage students by providing information and resources along with practice, simulations, and other learning activities. They can be highly interactive, content-rich simulations such as the Frog Guts simulation and the Leonardo's Workshop games. Or, traditional drill and practice like Funbrain or book quizzes like Book Adventure. Different types of lessons Smart Boards can be used for []

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