2. SMARTBOARDS VS CHALKBOARDS

3. PositivesNegatives Engages students Captures attention Interactive Good for all ages Great for limited computer access. Entertain students instead of teaching them Technological difficulties Expensive

4. Smartboards are fun and keep the children’s attention. Smartboards are now common in everyday teaching. Attention getter??? I think so!!!

5. ONCE UPON A TIME, CHALKBOARDS WERE USED IN THE CLASSROOM. Does this look appealing?

6. Chalkboards are often messy and hard to read. The chalk residue is always a problem!

7. Cost of SMARTBOARDS Smartboards cost approx. $1399.00 Installation approx. $1000.00 Time to learn the technology Additional upgrades needed

8. Cost of Chalkboard $150-$300 for typical classroom Box of Chalk and 2 Erasers= approx. $10 Instillation is man labor, using common tools

9. Positives Negatives Cost No technological difficulties No time needed to learn how to use Chalk breaking Chalk dust Can be difficult to read

10. SmartBoards are the future!

11. Can I afford a SmartBoard? YES! Apply for a grant through your district