There are many types of interactive whiteboards out there. They typically consist of a projector, touch sensitive whiteboard and laptop/PC.
The most popular brand in Canada is the Smartboard. This brand caters mostly to K-12. Teachers have adopted to this technology well and share lessons online.
Smart Notebook software consists of many tools that can be utilized much like the old whiteboards, but also go well beyond. lessons can be built much like PowerPoint and then saved. Lessons can link to websites, videos and animations.
All lessons can be saved and replayed which makes it great for students who want a review.
Some countries like the U.K. have mandated Smartboards in every classroom. There are many accessories that work with Smartboards including specialized software for math, document cameras, audio and interactive response systems.
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