What is an electronic whiteboard?
An
electronic whiteboard is a tool that can be used to capture
notes written on your
whiteboard and saved to your computer. Notes can easily be printed out at
the end of lectures so students can focus on materials presented and participate in lectures rather than just copy down notes.
Plug your computer into a projector and your desktop applications can become interactive. You can control your power point
presentations right from your board!
Interactive whiteboards allow you to change slides, edit
documents, and even visit websites without ever touching your computer.
How does it work?
Simply place your receiver in the corner of your board and plug it into your computer’s USB port and a power source. Most
units that we carry come with three different types of power sources. You can choose from USB, AC, or batteries. Your board
receiver can be mounted on your current board permanently with mounting hardware, or temporarily with temporary mounting tools
such as suction cups or adhesive strips.
You will have to install software that comes included with all of our products to your computer. Once the program is running on
your computer simply use the electronic pens to write on your board and the receiver will capture your writing and transfer it
to your computer. With just a simple click all of your notes can be saved or printed out to give to students.
Why should I get one?
Interactive whiteboards are becoming the best lecture tool in all types of settings. You will
never have to worry about re-writing or typing up a lecture again. Interactive boards have tons of great features that work
for a variety of people such as educators, professionals, engineers, and artists. You can print notes for colleagues, capture
lectures for students, or save drawings as JPEGs for use on websites.
Will my electronic board be compatible with my computer?
When choosing your
electronic whiteboard, make sure to read the description to find out if the
board will be compatible with your computer. While most boards are compatible with
both PCs and Macs, there are some that are only
compatible with
PCs.
Can I turn my old whiteboard into an electronic whiteboard?
Absolutely. Buying an
electronic whiteboard is a great way to turn your classroom into a
digital classroom. Most of the electronic boards we sell don’t come with the board itself; it is just a receiver that can be
attached to your current
whiteboard. We do also carry a few
electronic whiteboard systems that come as a board with the
receiver built right into the frame.
