Classroom Technologies
Technology Enhanced Classrooms
SMART Board and Sympodium - Similarities and Differences
Both SMART Board and SMART Sympodium function similarly. They can be connected to a computer and a data projector. With the SMART software, they become touch-sensitive. Tapping on the screen is equivalent to a click with your mouse. Following is a list of similarities between SMART Board and SMART Sympodium.Both of these systems:
- Share laptop's screen with students
- Open folders, start applications, follow links (full control of your PC)
- With designated stylus or pens, allow creation of annotations on the screen
- Capture the whole or portions of screen
- Export screen captures to HTML, PDF, or an image file
The following table provides the comparison of SMART Board and SMART Sympodium.
| Smart Board |
Smart Sympodium |
|---|---|
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| Use designated pens or your finger to tap or write | Use designated stylus to write or click |
| Standalone or integrated with teacher lectern | Always integrated with teacher lectern |
| Located near teacher lectern | Located on teacher lectern |
| Provides students with additional screen for viewing and interaction | Screen is only available to lecturer |
| May have an internal PC | External PC is required |
| Standalone versions might have an internal VCR | VCR is always integrated to teacher lectern which is external to SMART Sympodium |