Why Smartboards are a Dumb Initiative

When you get called to post by “The Innovative Educator,” you post.
I roll my eyes every time I hear people talk about putting Smartboards in the classroom. Ugh….
Don’t get me wrong, Smartboards are cool.  They are just the least cost-effective way to improve learning I’ve ever seen.  (Except for building new physical plant, [...]

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