SMART

• SMART Technologies, based in Calgary, Canada, created the SMART board for classroom use. The company also sells a variety of other classroom software and technology.
  
  

Appearance

• Upon first glance, the SMART board looks like a basic white board, or dry-erase board. The standard model ranges in active screen area size from 48 inches to 94 inches.
  
  

Writing

• The SMART board has touch-sensitive technology that allows you to write with your finger and erase with the palm of your hand. You can also select a variety of "ink" colors when writing.
  
  

Projection

• The SMART board connects to an liquid crystal display (LCD) projector to show images from a computer. Some models come with a built-in projector.
  
  

Data Storage

• The SMART board allows you to save the notes and other information you put into it for future use.