Bargain Whiteboards Resource

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A WHITE MARKERBOARD:

Any person willing to buy whiteboards should consider the following before a purchase. First,   there is the ratio of the cost of the components  to the value of use. Our buying power affects what we can and cannot afford so the cost is important when weighed against the intended goals and usefulness of the product. For instance, you generally wouldn’t want to spend $1500 on an electronic interactive board to use for creating and organizing a grocery list and conversely you wouldn’t want to spend $25 on a basic whiteboard to teach your seminars. So depending on the intended use, the cost of whiteboards are directly related to their quality. Ideally, going for the cheapest may translate to getting a bad quality. So the buyer strikes a balance between the two factors depending on their particular goals.

Another factor to be considered is the learning environment in which the markerboard is to be introduced. Will the learners be receptive to the device? Do they have enough tech savvy? Have the instructors been adequately trained to handle the equipment? It would not make sense to impose a device where the stakeholders are unable or unwilling to embrace it.

Whiteboards should not be bought if they’ll be used just for a day and become redundant. It would not make sense to buy something that will become irrelevant before its full potential has been realized and full benefits realized and whiteboards are no exception.

If purchasing whiteboards is  a joint project the receptiveness of all  investors should be considered. For instance, How will parents, business partners, and community sponsors  respond to the request to funding such a  large school project? And at what cost will they feel most comfortable? If you live in an area where parents fund school projects, it is important to explain  with hard facts why a $2000 interactive board is really a necessary purchase.

Therefore , all the above factors come into play when one is considering buying a whiteboard. Each and every consideration should be put into perspective as collectively they influence the quality of the item you will eventually buy and the extent to which it will serve the intended purpose.

The electronic teacher bulletin board was created as a better alternative to the traditional teacher bulletin board. These particular boards are large displays that sync a computer and projector. Ideally then the electric board is mounted on a door stand or a wall. The computer then creates a replicated image on the board of the PC desktop where the instructor or educator becomes the interface between the computer and the electronic whiteboard.

Instructor Benefits:

The question of whether or not they are worth the value of a purchase would obviously come down to the usefulness both the educator and students place on the device. As far as the educator using this kind of device can make their job  much easier; They allow the instructor to store notes and annotations electronically in different transferable formats so they save a great deal of time.

Learner Benefits:

For students the value is also immense seeing that they can access the lessons in the form of digital video files for continual review, make up for missed lessons, or step by step tutorials. The fact is these boards like all technology are tools and tools make life easier. They create a more interactive learning environment which heightens learning and cuts down the distraction of personal recording of information. Electronic whiteboards have been proven to affect learning and instruction positively, and are seen as an effective and advanced means of teaching.

So what’s the final conclusion? Electronic whiteboards are worth every dollar and every second invested in them and it is advisable for teachers the world over to embrace them as the next level of transference of knowledge in a class, home or business environment.

The first thing you need to figure out is what your board will be used for. Will it be for occasional use or for heavy traffic use? Once you determine that you need to decide whether you want a mounted board or a free standing board. There are two types of board’s melamine and porcelain steel.

The melamine board is for occasional use because the clear coat on the top tends to wear away after a while. The porcelain steel is better if you will be using your board on a regular basis. It is a little more expensive but it is better in the long run.

The next thing to decide is whether you are able to mount the board on a wall, or if you have the space you can have a freestanding board. If you are a teacher you may want the lap boards for the kids.

You may also want a white board skin, which is something you can put over the old chalkboards. The reason that most people have changed over to white boards is because they are chalk dust free, which is great for allergy sufferers and it protects the computers.

The main thing you want to look for in a white board is the sturdiness, the ghosting or fading effect and the durability. Check your budget and get the board that best suits your needs and your pocket. Once you have it narrowed down to the type of board you need, you must remember to take care of it so it will last a long time.

A Whiteboard interactive is a great interactive device that connects with a computer and a projector. The PC relays to the projector which then displays on the screen of the board. Users can either use a finger, pen, mouse, or similar device to navigate or write.

Many classrooms and learning environments now have them; for example electronic whiteboards can be found in executive meetings, cooperative and work groups, the quarters of the training for the professional sports and more. If you are looking into innovative back to school bulletin boards this is it and there are several advantages to upgrading to an electronic board instead of the standard whiteboard.

Direct Board Writing:

The interactive bulletin board can be accessed directly just like a blackboard with no messy erase and the touch screen is especially useful and provides more function and flexibility than traditional writing (so it is not necessary to resort neither to the mouse nor to the keyboard to interact with software).

The Great Size Of The Touch Screen Facilitates The Interaction With The Programs:

As I stated before that there are many more benefits involved using this electronic whiteboard technology instead of traditional writing. Well, one of the main ones is what you could call a triple interaction. For example: in a training environment an educator would stand before the computer and whiteboard, some students would also stand before the interactive slate and the rest of the class could be participating from their seats in real-time through software.

Associated Software For Electronic Boards:

Software provides new and increasing functionality: capture of images and screens, zooms, educative groups,

several resources, conversion of manual text to printed text. The interactive digital slate contributes to increased participation and debate, knowledge is transferred faster and attention is increased, retention and understanding of information is also. With more advancements in whiteboard technology it’s probably going to

become a necessity instead of an option before long. So now is the perfect time to upgrade for the students going back to school.

Rust-oleum is a multi-purpose paint that first and foremost obviously eliminates the potential of rust but aside from that main function it has very universal applications. Rust-oleum can be applied to pretty much any surface: marine, auto, blackboard, and any other indoor/outdoor surface of use.

However, one of the most interesting features is that it can create an instant whiteboard surface anywhere. You can apply this paint behind a phone, a clock, on a wall, or anywhere that a person would want to make notes, write goals, or use for any instructional purpose. Another obvious purpose would be to resurface an expensive or custom whiteboard.

Some Technical Information on Rust-oleum Paint:

Rust-oleum is a smooth dry erase whiteboard paint that creates a very hard finish and has a writable/erasable surface. When the surface is thoroughly dry simply use a dry-erase marker and a dry-erase eraser like a normal whiteboard. The application is simple and the paint does not create a very strong odor – so indoor use is safe. Use Rust-oleum on indoor surfaces like drywall, wood, cement, metal, and masonite with no issues.

Best Uses:

Use the specialized whiteboard paint creatively indoors in places like playrooms, bedrooms, classrooms, offices, etc. Also use around objects such as phones and computers, basically anywhere to stay organized.

Application:

As soon as you get the paint you will see that a part A and Part B must be mixed, these mix easily and when mixed are immediately ready for painting. Apply the paint to a smooth surface and allow it to dry for about 2 days before you use any markings.

Simple Q&A:

Q: Should I use Rust-Oleum over a used dry-erase surface?

A: No, it is best to thoroughly sand and clean the previous surface then apply the paint for a brand new finish (use 120 followed by 220 sand paper grit for the job)