We are a SmartBoard school so I can't really speak to the comparison
issue. What I can say is that our teachers (LS teachers included) REALLY
like their SmartBoards and use them a lot. Frankly, for quite a while, I
didn't fully understand the importance of the SmartBoard Notebook
software. I was viewing the things as hardware devices and didn't focus on
the software. The Smart Notebook software is far from perfect - especially
the latest Mac version (they are working on fixing this)- but it is really
a very pedagogically powerful and appropriate program, and should become
an increasingly valuable resource as they refine it. So don't just compare
boards, compare the software too.
We invested a significant amount of time and effort in training our
faculty how to use the software. Five of our faculty went through the week
long training needed to become certified SmartBoard trainers. Three of the
five went on to complete the certification process. So we have really good
inhouse support for our teachers. Because it is really more about the
software than the hardware it is important not to slight the support
process.
Fred
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Fred Bartels
Head - Computer Department
Rye Country Day School
914-925-4610
A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>If I can piggyback on this post, I'm also interested in people's
>focused thoughts on SMART vs. Promethean vs. Terry's Polyvision product.
>
>I'm looking for the best fit for our Lower School for now as teacher
>interest grows. I have my own thoughts on this but am curious to hear
>what others who are actually using them have to say.
>
>I'm not looking for a wider general discussion on interactive
>whiteboards or using Mimio or tablets with wireless projectors instead.
>
>Curt Lieneck
>Director of Information Technology
>University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
>
>
>
>On Mar 5, 2009, at 6:51 AM, Terry Dash wrote:
>
>> Hi -
>>
>> Does any of you have experience with Polyvision eno boards --
>> positive or
>> negative? We are thinking about purchasing them instead of Smart
>> Boards...
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Terry
>> . . .
>>
>> Terry Dash
>> Director of Technology
>> The Pike School
>> 34 Sunset Rock Road
>> Andover, Massachusetts 01810
>> ph: 978-475-1197 x6623
>> fx: 978-475-3014
>>
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