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SMART has a BETA out for their new SMART Notebook SE (Studen Edition)

scheduled forrelease 2009. This software uses all the benefits of SMART Notebook combined with binders, homepage etc for the student to easy see their homework.
Apparently the files can be set to due dates and the software will be available on a USB wrist strap that will auto launch without installation on any computer.
This will give the students possibilities to access the software from any computer in the school and at home - they can also save their homework directly on the USB stick.
The BETA with limited functionallity is free to download - the full version will be have som costs.
Read more on SMARTs SE homepage.

We at IWBUsers.com have had the chance to try out the new SMART Table almost one year ago at Bett in a Beta version.

Now SMART launches this really interesting product as a big blast.

SMART Table is intended for K6 students and is a Multi touch 27 inch big table with the ability for multiple students to interact.
The SMART Table uses SMARTs DViT Technology also used in SMARTs Flatpanel overlay and rear projection systems. The systen comes complete with a PC stuffed with applications and SMARTs Tool Kit that enables teachers to make their own material that should be used.
Files are easly transfered with a ordinary USB key and can be made on the teachers computer.

SMART Table also works with SMARTs award winning Notebook software.
Speakers are also included in the table for maximum multimedia use.

Students can interact and use multiple fingers to twist and turn objects, resize and other things need to complete the task they are given.

We heard this latest version of the Table will be show in school shows all over the world now - in the Nordics it will be shown in Sweden at Skolforum 27-29 october.

Se a short demonstration in the below video clip.



More information at www.smarttech.com

Phun calls it self "a 2D physics sandbox" program for making grates physics on a interactive whiteboard or a tablet works good also.
From Umea University in Sweden this brilliant piece of free software for none commercial use comes. Create a car that rolls down a hill or paint whatever you like - this is pure "PHUN"
Remember to set the alarm clock since you will be lost in time when starting using this program!

You can download your copy directly from Phunland.com

We give this one top grade:
 

Check out this YouTube video from the creator himself Emil Ernerfeldt.

SMART Technologies has launched a new SMART Board in the Indian market that should be priced 30% lower than ordinary SMART Board models.
Most remarkable with this release is that this SMART Board is PEN driven - yes - hard surface and uses a pen to operate.

The SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard uses SMART’s patented DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology for the first time in a front-projection, pen-only system.

“Technology can help close the digital divide by providing access to a 21st-century education. The SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard offers a viable option for areas of the world that want the benefits of SMART’s award-winning products at a more affordable cost,” commented Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO.

In India the price is set to RS 90 000 - not really interesting to convert to Dollars since the ordinary Interactive whiteboards are much more expensive there compared to US / UK / European market.

More information in the SMART Tech Press Release found at Indian PR Wire.

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The market for Interactive whiteboards will explode over the next few years.

Estimations made from different research institute say it has been 1 million board sold from 1991 to 2008.

Over the next years there will be bought more than 1 million boards a year! So the total IWB Users will become alot more.

New softwares and technlogies will make these products last long for both education and business sector.

From UK where the penetration for Interactive Whiteboards IWBs are really high the penetration increases all around the world now.

Tell us how it is in your country - has the usage become big or are you at a starting point? Share your thoughts here or in the forum.

Promethean has launched their Activexpression as we have understood. Users of this new response system would be interesting to get comments from. Also users of other responssystems.
Share your ideas how these can interact with you Interactive whiteboard. Do you see any benifits? If so which ones?

SMART Technologies the inventor of SMART Board now announce that they are entering the audio field as well.

Classroom audio is a wireless audio system that will be used in classrooms to help the student to hear everything being said. And for the teacher not needing to repeat them selves.

To be released soon accoring to SMART , here are some information from their web regarding the benefits of this product.
 

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