The promethean board is one of the greatest tools that were created for teaching since the calculator in my opinion. This one board allows a teacher to accomplish so much in such a small space. Its interactive and allows students to write their own thoughts and opinions as well as allows for saving, flip charts, games, activities. This is all done on one board and the software that comes with it. The only down side to this technology is that it is expensive and not every teacher and school district can afford to pay for the software. When this software can be mass produced for the same expenses as an white board or chalk board, then there will be a large change in education. The board has so many accessories that can be added to it as well, which aid in student learning and it is very simple to learn to use. It can be used with the smallest children up through college and its engagement factor doesn't change. The only other issue that I have seen with the boards (or better yet with the teachers that use the boards) is the learning curve required to know how to use it. For teachers that are not familiar with technology, this new software may seem daunting and thus they will be reluctant to integrate it into their lives.
Check out this link to Promethean World
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