SMART Table Description
The SMART Table is the first multitouch, multiuser interactive learning center that allows groups of primary students to work simultaneously on its surface. The table's interface is so intuitive that even the youngest of students can get started without instructions. And the table is ready to use instantly, so it's easy for both students and teachers. Designed to encourage collaboration, the table gives teachers flexible content options. They can use customizable, ready-made activities or create their own. The table comes with a SMART Table Toolkit, which enables teachers to access applications and build a variety of activities around them. The toolkit is carried on the SMART Table USB bracelet. Teachers can use the bracelet to transfer digital activities between the table and their own computers. Furthermore, the sturdy cabinet shelters all components, and the surface is scratch proof and water resistant. It can be cleaned with any alcohol-free household glass cleaner. The table can also withstand up to 200 lb. (91 kg) of weight.
An excellent complement to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, teachers can optimize both whole-class and small-group learning using the SMART Table. Teachers can introduce a concept on the interactive whiteboard with all students, then reinforce it through group work at the SMART Table learning center. The table comes with a collection of applications that provide teachers with ready-made activities. A wide range of activities that help children learn and apply age-appropriate skills, such as reading and counting, are available, and many are customizable.
Teachers can use the following applications:
Multiple Choice: Students answer questions by dragging their answer to a central image HotSpots: Students identify parts of a diagram by dragging labels to the correct spot Paint: Students select colors and effects and then paint with their fingers Media: Students drag or resize photos and videos Addition: Students work together to solve math problems Puzzle: Students work together to solve a tangram or jigsaw puzzle
About the Toolkit: The SMART Table toolkit is software that you can install on a Windows® or Mac computer and use to create or import activity packs and applications. You can then transfer these activity packs and applications from the computer to your SMART Table using the provided USB storage device bracelet (or another USB storage device).
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