SMART Technologies offers SMART Exchange, an online library of more than 60,000 classroom-ready resources for educators
by Site Staff
November 19, 2012
SMART TECHNOLOGIES
SMART Technologies Inc. has been a provider of products that enhance learning and collaboration since it pioneered the use of interactive white boards more than two decades ago. Today, more than 2 million SMART interactive white boards are used by more than 40 million people in classrooms and offices throughout the world. With such a large number of users, SMART has worked to develop learning and training programs that specifically utilize its interactive technology.
SMART now offers SMART Exchange, an online library of more than 60,000 classroom-ready resources for teachers, including a free anti-cyber bullying class. The program is intended for teachers, students, school administrators and parents. The 30-minute course defines and helps individuals to recognize cyber bullying. It provides users with more information on common social platforms used in cyber bullying, how these social platforms can be abused and how individuals can use technology to document and protect against abuse.
SMART Exchange now includes more than 1.2 million members. The online community allows educators quick access to subject-specific, standards-correlated content that can be modified to suit the needs of any classroom. Further, teachers can connect with colleagues around the world to exchange ideas, insights and classroom success stories.
With more than 20 years in the learning industry, SMART leaders understand that teachers may be hesitant to embrace new technology, no matter what potential educational opportunities are available in a program like SMART Exchange. Therefore, SMART works to make the interfaces user friendly. The company also provides a set of learning and development programs to help get instructors acclimated to the interactive white boards.