THE IMPACT OF INTERACTIVE
WHITEBOARDS IN EDUCATION
Multimedia Presentation ProjectCreated by Diana AbsatzEDUC-7101-1/EDUC-8841-1 Diffusion and Integration of Technology in Education
An interactive whiteboard (IWB), is a large
interactive display that connects to a computer and
projector. A projector projects the computer's
desktop onto the board's surface where users control
the computer using a pen, finger, stylus, or other
device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or
floor stand.
WHAT IS A INTERACTIVE
WHITEBOARD?
Interactive whiteboards in education
IWB can be used with any software. They are extremely
adaptable for numerous uses and do not require acquisition of additional
software. Their creative use is limited only by the imaginations of
teachers and students.
One-computer classrooms can
maximize the use of limited computer
access by using the whiteboard
There is no messy
chalk dust or other
by-product,
which can limit use.
There is no messy
chalk dust or other
by-product,
which can limit use.
Presentation tools are
increasing in popularity and
demand for educators who want to share
ideas and information with
large or small groups of students
The board can accommodate
different learning styles.
Interactive applications are in demand for educators who want
to involve their students in learning with technology
WHY TEACHERS NEED TO USE AN INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD?
THE ORIGINS OF
THE
INTERACTIVE
WHITE BOARDS
In 1986, David Martin and Nancy Knowlton were driving through
upstate New York when David first described a product idea he'd been working on to Nancy. A year later,
SMART was founded.
Originally, the company was the Canadian distributor for a U.S.
projector company, and revenue was generated through projector sales. That revenue was directed toward the research and development of
the SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
The first interactive whiteboard was introduced by SMART Technologies
to the consumer market in 1991. Upon its release, the SMART board became the first interactive board to set the feature of incorporating
touch control of computer applications as well as annotation
over basic Microsoft Windows programs.
THE
ORIGINS
OF
SMART
IWB
In 1992, SMART formed a strategic alliance with Intel Corporation, which resulted in joint product development,
joint marketing efforts and Intel's equity ownership in SMART. Other than the Intel equity investment and some small investments from family and friends, the company
relied on its retained earnings to fuel growth in these early years.
That relationship with Intel was one of the key building blocks in SMART's history.
THE ORIGINS OF INTERACTIVE
WHITEBOARDS
In 1992, SMART formed a strategic alliance with Intel Corporation, which resulted in joint product development, joint marketing efforts and Intel's equity ownership in SMART. Other than the Intel equity investment and some small investments from family and friends, the company relied on its retained earnings to fuel growth in these early years.
That relationship with Intel was one of the key building blocks in SMART's history.
INTENDED AUDIENCE INTERACTIVE
WHITEBOARDS
Interactive Whiteboards were introduced as an
innovating presentation tool to classrooms at all levels of education, to corporate board rooms
and work groups, to training rooms for professional sports
coaching, in broadcasting studios and others.
SMART Showcase
Schools
Smart Technologies promotes the adoption of SMART boards by
setting SMART board systems into “Showcase Classrooms” to large School Districts. These “Smart
showcase classrooms” demonstrate how SMART products
can transform classrooms and improve learning outcomes. They serve as host sites for educators
who are interested in implementing SMART products – and receive benefits, including
professional development opportunities. Become a SMART Showcase School and share your
success story.
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