CAT Tracks for June 20, 2014
PROMETHEAN BOARDS

Okay, okay, already...

...if you are wondering "What the heck are 'Promethean Boards'?", listed for 3-year lease on the BOE agenda Monday night, here is a demonstration:


From YouTube

KCSD Schools - Interactive Whiteboards (SMART Board & Promethean Board Explainer)


Not into video...

...visit Promethean World online:

Interactive Whiteboard Systems


Being a dinosaur, the video above was an eye-rolling affair.

And even the appearance of "school uniforms" faded when the camera pulled back and showed the other two students.

BTW: Do ya think that having only five students in class might enhance the chances of students becoming smarter than the installation of a smart-assed board? (MEOW!)

Anyway...

I decided to try one more video, hoping that it would be dinosaur dazzling...

Making Class More Dynamic with the Promethean Board

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...


CAT Tracks Editor's Note

DISCLAIMER:

Not being in with the "in crowd", I haven't a clue what type of 'Promethean Boards' that the Cairo Board of Education is leasing. Possibly the enlightenment shall come Monday night. Stay tuned...

Also, on a positive note, at least the BOE is leasing and not buying. Due to rapid obsolescence of all things digital, at least the District will not be stuck with outdated and possibly broken equipment in three years.

Speaking of broken...

...hope to hell there is insurance to cover the Promethean Boards.

After all, students will be students...