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Although it isn't new to most teachers, the technology I chose to research was the Smartboard 885ix. Using it in the classroom would make it a totally different environment for learning. Both students and teachers can use it easily once it is initially introduced. Teachers are able to write or type on their board and project it on the screen. This allows them to move about the room while students are working at the whiteboard.

Pros: 1. It is interactive. Students are up out of their seats and working at the board. 2. With this model, two users can work together collaboratively at the same time. 3. You can write on it with a pen, an eraser, or your finger. 4. This is the latest model, so it has an improved legibility feature for educators who write on it. This was a con for many users in the past, so this is a great improvement. 5. The lamp that powers it is very long lasting, giving users more use out of it.

Cons: 1. It is very expensive to purchase. 2. The projector is not provided; it must be purchased separately or in the classroom already. 3. Some users find it hard to set up; it also has cords that could be a hazard.

Overall, this is an awesome addition to any classroom. The links below show several uses.

@http://vault.smarttech.com/demos/885ix/800series.html

@http://vault.smarttech.com/videos/sb800/freestyle/index.html

@http://vault.smarttech.com/videos/sb800/object_awareness/index.html