Touch Recognition from SMART
There is a lot of buzz about SMART’s new Touch Recognition feature. Being able to write, move and erase without having to replace the pen seems like a great new addition to the excellent features of the SMARTBoard. I just have one concern. Will my students no longer be able to write with their finger? They LOVE to do this and I am wondering if it will still be an option for those students who have a hard time holding the pen. I am also wondering if I will be able to write with a capped pen. You see, I often wander around my classroom with my SMARTBoard pen in my hand. (I’ll bet you can see where I am going with this….) I can not tell you how many times I have placed the pen on my desk or the back counter and then proceeded to need it as I make my way back to the board to continue with my lesson. I usually do one of two things. Pick up a capped dry erase marker or ink pen and use it…or simply switch the pens that are still in the tray around to get the desired color.
Here is a quick video to show you what all of the hype is about. I can’t wait to try it out to see its effects on how the kids currently use the board.
What do you think? Are you going to like this new feature?
SMARTBoard tips
Was just told that if you have a 600 series or older, you will need something called a SC9 controller to update to “New Touch”. SMART will send it free…”Mom”