SMART Vs Promethean | Select the right EdTech solution the first time

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Which display supports multiple users at once - without tech disruptions?

In today's classroom, teachers need tools that spark collaboration - not conflict. In this tech comparison, the SMART Board MX series and the Promethean ActivPanel LX go head-to-head to see which display truly enhances collaborative learning.

Which display works with PDF's and other lesson files?

Which display makes it easy to keep students engaged and attentive to all your different types of lesson materials? In this tech comparison, we analyze two interactive displays - the SMART Board GX series and the Promethean ActivInspire LX - to see which display makes interacting with lesson material easy for teachers and students.

Aren't all Android Displays the same?

With the addition of EDLA licensed by Google on many interactive displays, how do schools and organizations pick the best solution for their classrooms? We compared the SMART Board MX series with iQ series and the Promethean ActivInspire LX to find the best Android display.

Which display makes whiteboard lessons more engaging?

The whiteboard is often a spot for collaboartion, ideation, exploration and curiocity. Teachers need tools that can keep up with the classroom pace. We compared the SMART Board MX series with iQ 4, and the Promethean ActivInspire LX with the OPS-A Android module and the Promethean whiteboard app to find the best whiteboard with all the tools for the modern classroom.

Which display compliments my student devices?

For classrooms with student devices, it's important to select a front-of-room display that integrates with your existing tech. We compared the SMART Board MX series with iQ series and the ActivPanel 9 Premium with the Explain Everything Android App to test the device integration capabilities of each display.

Annotate naturally, without overthinking.

Annotation tools are central to any interactive display.

All SMART Boards come with SMART Ink, a tool that seamlessly integrates with on-screen content. Whether you're writing, drawing, or interacting with an app, SMART Ink keeps your annotations in place

Collaborate and create together on the whiteboard.

Ready-made resources are essential to teaching.

The SMART Board is equipped with activities designed to support in the moment teaching. Teachers can quickly pull in content and resources to make learning accessible, understandable, and concrete.

Accomplish tasks, quickly and easily.

Your display should support multiple users simultaneously.

Only SMART intelligently recognizes individual actions, whether writing, erasing, or interacting with content. Users can independently work on different tasks without interference, enabling a seamless flow in the classroom.

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