As a teaching and office equipment that integrates modern information technology, smart board for teaching has been used more and more in education, business and other fields in recent years. However, in the end, whether to introduce a interactive whiteboard for classroom, we have to think clearly about the benefits and existing problems it brings.

ⅠStimulate interest in learning: In the past, I used to use the blackboard to teach class, which was to write and draw, and the form was too simple. The Smart Whiteboard is different, it can integrate animation, video, audio, etc., so that the teaching content becomes super rich. Let's talk about geography class, the teacher used the smart whiteboard to play a video of the volcanic eruption, and the picture and sound immediately attracted the students' attention, and the students' interest in geography was raised. It would be very difficult to explain this abstract natural phenomenon so vividly using traditional teaching methods.

Ⅱ Improving Teaching Efficiency:In the past, the teacher used to spend time on the board book in class, not to mention the slow writing, and the charts and images of complex points were not easy to draw. With the smart whiteboard, teachers can store courseware and materials in advance, and they can use it in class, saving a lot of writing time, and spending more time teaching knowledge and interaction with students. Like in a math class, the teacher can immediately show the dynamic changes of the function image to help students understand those abstract mathematical concepts, which was not possible when using the blackboard in the past.

Ⅲ Support for Personalized Learning:The smart whiteboard can record the performance of students in class, the correct and wrong answers, and how long it took to operate. By analyzing this data, teachers can develop specific learning plans for students with different learning progress and abilities. For example, if a student does not grasp English words well, the system can automatically push the practice and micro-lesson videos of memorizing words to meet the learning needs of each student, and the learning effect will naturally improve.

① Improve meeting efficiency:In the past, when we had business meetings, everyone exchanged ideas, either by paper and pencil records, or by oral speaking, which was inefficient and easy to forget. Now with the smart whiteboard, many people can write, draw, and annotate on it at the same time, which is especially convenient when discussing complex solutions. For example, in an advertising planning meeting, everyone can directly draw creative sketches and add text explanations on the whiteboard, and various opinions can be quickly summarized and decision-making speed is also faster.

② Optimize customer presence:In the past, the display of products relied on brochures and static display boards, and the details and advantages of the products were not fully displayed. Smart whiteboards have interactive features that can give customers a great experience. For example, when selling a car, customers can look at the 3D model of the car's interior structure on the smart whiteboard, and can also turn around and take apart the parts to see. Compared with the previous display method, the smart whiteboard can better capture the customer's attention, and the success rate of selling things is also higher.

③ Facilitate remote collaboration:For those enterprises that work across regions, they used to rely on teleconferencing and email communication, and the information transmission was not timely and intuitive. The smart whiteboard has a remote sharing function, so team members can communicate and work together in real time, no matter where they are. For example, multinational project teams can edit project documents and discuss plan details together through the smart whiteboard, just like in a conference room, and the efficiency of team collaboration has suddenly increased, and spatial distance is no longer a problem.

⑴ Training Scenario:In the past, skills training was costly and risky for on-site operation. Now the smart whiteboard can simulate a variety of real-world scenarios. Like medical surgery training, trainees can simulate surgical operations on a smart whiteboard, familiarize themselves with the process and techniques, and reduce costs and risks. Moreover, the system can also give feedback, so that the trainees can immediately improve the operation, and the training effect is better.

⑵ Public places:In the past, in airports and stations, information was displayed on paper announcements and static electronic screens, which were not updated in a timely manner and could not interact with people. Now the smart whiteboard can update flight and train information in real time, and can also provide navigation services, passengers can find detailed information by touching it, the service quality has improved, and passengers are more satisfied.

❶ Procurement Costs:The smart whiteboard itself is more expensive than the traditional blackboard and ordinary projectors, if you want to complete a set, you have to add computers, audio, writing pens and other equipment, and it costs a lot of money as a whole. For schools or small businesses that don't have enough money, it can be a bit of a stretch. For example, if an ordinary primary school wants to install smart whiteboards in every classroom, the purchase cost may be several times that of traditional teaching equipment.

❷Maintenance Costs:The smart whiteboard technology is more complicated, and if there is a problem, you have to find a professional to fix it. If the screen is broken and the touch is not responding, the repair cost is not low. And if the software is updated and the hardware is upgraded, you have to keep throwing money into it. In contrast, traditional teaching equipment is much simpler to maintain and costs less money.

❶ Compatibility Issues:The software of the smart whiteboard sometimes does not fit with some computer systems and office software, and some functions cannot be used. When connecting external devices such as projectors and printers, it may not be connected or the display may not be normal. For example, there is a company that uses a smart whiteboard for a meeting, but because the software and computer system are incompatible, the PPT cannot be opened, and the meeting almost cannot be carried out.

❷Technical Threshold:1. For older or less tech-savvy people, it's a bit difficult to operate a smart whiteboard. For example, some veteran teachers have been accustomed to traditional teaching methods, and they have to spend a long time learning various functions of the smart whiteboard, such as touch operation and switching software, which will affect the teaching progress to a certain extent.

❶ Lighting Problems:1. If the light in the classroom or conference room is too strong, the display effect of the smart whiteboard is not good, the images and text are not clear, and it is difficult to watch. However, traditional chalkboards are less affected by light. For example, in a south-facing classroom, if the blackout curtains are not drawn, the picture on the smart whiteboard will be blurry as soon as the sun shines, and students will not be able to see clearly.

❷ Space Problems:The smart whiteboard is relatively large and takes up a certain amount of space to install. If the classroom or conference room is not large, after installing the smart whiteboard, it will be particularly crowded, and it is inconvenient for people to move and uncomfortable to use. In contrast, traditional blackboards are less space-demanding.

In general, smart whiteboards have particularly obvious advantages in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching, business and other activities. But the issues of cost, technology, and the environment should not be taken lightly. If the user has high requirements for the effect and efficiency of the activity, and the money is enough, and the technical support is also available, then the smart whiteboard is still worth the investment. If you don't have these conditions, you can think about it before deciding whether to buy it or not.