smartboard

Interactive classroom display

A smartboard is an interactive whiteboard that connects to a computer and projector, allowing users to control applications, write, and draw directly on the display surface using touch or a stylus.

The technology became widespread in classrooms and conference rooms in the early 2000s, largely replacing traditional whiteboards and overhead projectors.

The teacher pulled up a video on the smartboard.

SmartBoard is technically a trademark of the company Smart Technologies, but the term is commonly used generically for any interactive whiteboard.

technology

touchscreen

Input-sensitive display panel

interface · software · hardware · connectivity · projection · wireless · Bluetooth · HDMI · USB · calibration

classroom

whiteboard

Erasable marker writing surface

students · desks · lessons · lectures · instruction · projector · markers · eraser · annotation · diagram

interactive

drag-and-drop

Moving items via cursor

  • annotationAdded explanatory comment
  • zoomRapid movement or magnification
  • pinchSqueeze with fingertips

swipe · real-time · collaboration · engagement · hands-on · multi-user · responsive · tactile

presentation

slideshow

Sequential visual display

  • lectureEducational spoken presentation
  • seminarGroup discussion for learning
  • webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation

demonstration · briefing · conference · visuals · charts · graphs · diagrams · audience · annotation · highlight

collaboration

brainstorming

Generating many ideas freely

Categories
Opposites
technological sophistication

smartboardchalkboard

Surface for dusty writing

blackboard · chalk board · whiteboard · slate · flip chart

Family

smartboards

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G