tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681105922819689220.post4410349975923513394..comments2023-09-18T06:32:24.141-05:00Comments on CIO Corner: SMART v. Promethean (or other product)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681105922819689220.post-88020584033979566432009-08-12T08:44:35.766-05:002009-08-12T08:44:35.766-05:00Thanks to both comments for sharing your experienc...Thanks to both comments for sharing your experiences with both products. We are using both in our district and each school that has a specific brand in their building, thinks that brand is the best.JDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262405689582177486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681105922819689220.post-33857401660789741612009-08-11T10:09:34.642-05:002009-08-11T10:09:34.642-05:00I would go with SMART because they're by far e...I would go with SMART because they're by far easier to use and have a more complete 21st classroom solution than what I've seen from Promethean. Not just for the teachers but for all students, including special needs. You can tell Smartboard was designed as a product for all to use. The value of being able to use a finger to interact (and the included pens for writing) goes far beyond what we found we got with our activboards - which are now in a closet not being used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681105922819689220.post-37601862707907572902009-08-10T13:37:07.947-05:002009-08-10T13:37:07.947-05:00I think Promethean is the choice for education. T...I think Promethean is the choice for education. Their equipment is made for use by children and teachers. Their software is more advanced and their promethean planet site enhances their overall package. However the key is professional development. Start with a core group of teachers that will take to the technology and do hte extra work it requires to learn and take advantage of this fantastice education too. Then slowly add more to the core, without forcing it on the teaching community. As well, the student response systems, truely complete the puzzle for the most complete 21st century classroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com