Are Promethean boards obsolete?
BKW Superintendent Timothy Mundell said the Promethean boards “would never be obsolete.” He said he had initially anticipated having to replace them every 10 years but recently learned that they can be updated as technology changes.
What is a Promethean ActivBoard?
Well for Bart, and others who may not know, a Promethean Board is an interactive whiteboard that allows you to project an image from a laptop or computer. Anything that can be done on a computer monitor can be replicated on this interactive whiteboard, which then becomes viewable by an entire classroom.
Why is my Promethean pen not working?
Pen Does Not Work Ensure the board is connected to the computer via the USB cord • Ensure the board is plugged into an electrical outlet or has power (flame illuminated) • Try another ActivPen. If that works, it could be the nib. Replace the nib in the pen that does not work.
What is the lifespan of a SMARTboard?
The SMART Boards had an expected lifespan of five to seven years when the district purchased them, according to Director of Innovation and Digital Learning Lainie Berry. The Promethean panels promise a lifespan of about 10 years, Berry says.
What will replace SMART Boards?
Promethean boards
New Promethean boards were installed into several classrooms over summer break, replacing the old SMART Boards. These new Promethean boards are supposed to help teachers improve their teaching styles and help students learn in a better environment.
Can you write on a Promethean board with a dry erase marker?
DO NOT use dry erase markers on the Promethean Board as this damages the delicate and intricate mechanics inside the board/screen and will most likely permanently mark the screen.
How do I connect my pen to ActivBoard?
Select the ActivBoard Touch or ActivPanel on the Hardware tab, and click Add Pens. Follow the instructions on screen. Press in the nib and button simultaneously until you see that the digital pen has been added successfully. Finally, click Finish to begin using the digital pen.