Promethean Interactive Whiteboard

A Promethean Interactive Whiteboard is a board that is connected to a projector and a computer.  The projector displays what is on the computer's desktop.  There are other interactive whiteboards on the market, but what makes the Promethean whiteboard a step ahead of the competition is that the projector is a part of the interactive whiteboard.  Teachers don't have to worry about setting up the projector to work correctly with the whiteboard, it is all one piece.  The instructor can then use a pen (also called a stylist) to control the computer's cursor.  This board can be used to make and save class notes, navigate any program that is on the computer, surf the internet, and anything a computer can do can be done on the interactive board.    Using the Promethean software, you can create a flipchart with different text and images.  Once a flipchart is created there is a option to convert the flipchart to a PowerPoint, PDF, Word document, SWF, or HTML.  Once the flipchart is converted to the desired format you can use it in different applications, such as,  uploading the document to a website.    I use the Promethean board to make lessons, save the class notes, convert the flipchart to a PowerPoint, then post the notes on my website.  I have found that is has helped parent communication and student understanding.    Promethean has a website where flipcharts and units can be downloaded for free.  Teachers may also submit any lesson plans they have created with the use of the Promethean board to the website.  The website also offers tips and tricks for teachers for help with their lesson plans.  The website for teacher resources is: http://www.prometheanplanet.com You can also look at my website to see some examples of how this technology can be used in the classroom.  Choose a class and look at the documents template.  You will find flip charts that have been converted to PowerPoints.   https://portal.tooelesd.org/webPages/Container.jsp?url=teacherhome.jsp&currTeacher=cn%3Dcjjhweb%2Cou%3DWEB%2Co%3Dtcs  
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