I have been using a Smartboard with my students since September 2006. Our first model was one on wheels that we rolled from room to room in the Elementary School and took turns using it. It was exciting technology!
Within a few years, we had wall mounted versions in each classroom and they moved with us when we moved to the new Reston School in 2011.
Above is the last picture of the Smartboard we have been using in Room 21 until now. It required a projector , pictured below that shone the image from the laptop onto the Smartboard.
As with any technology, upgrades are always being made and we decided it was time to start replacing the Smartboards. Our room was chosen to be the first in the division to get a Smartboard 6065 interactive flat panel!
The maintenance department had to take down the bulletin board and move it over to make room as it is longer than the old one was. They were finished installing it by lunchtime and now we need to wait for Nick, our tech, to hook it up.
The new Smartboard doesn't have a projector because it is more like a big screen TV with touch capability. It has dual touch ability along with shadow-free and optimal viewing from any angle. I am sure it will be a whole new learning curve but one we are excited to take on!
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