SMART Boards

SMART boards, also known as interactive whiteboards, are large interactive displays. It is a combination of computer and projector with a touch-sensitive computer screen. They are useful in education, conferences, coaching, and studios. In the classroom, students can present multimedia projects, teachers can show streamed or downloaded video clips, and users can print and save written material. SMART boards encourage critical thinking and is beneficial for students with special needs. They encourage skills such as computer and keyboarding skills, editing skills, how to navigate the Internet, brainstorming, math skills, and vocabulary. SMART boards is a good tool for visual learning as well as hands-on (interactive) learning. Despite the benefits and advantages of SMART boards, the cost of them outweigh the necessity in several schools. The cost is between $1000 and $10,000 depending on the series and features. Nevertheless, technology is progressively more integrated in education.