SMART+Podium

=**SMART Podium**=


 * What is it?**
 * The SMART Podium (formerly the Sympodium interactive pen display) enables you to effortlessly control any presentation and bring it to life – all you have to do is connect your interactive pen display to a computer and projector. Write over slides in digital ink, save your notes, access any website or multimedia file and project your work onto a large screen to give your audience a truly interactive experience.


 * How can you use it?**
 * The SMART Podium can be used for any of the same reasons that a SMART Board or SMART Slate might be used.
 * It is much smaller than the traditional SMART Board, but much more substantial than a Slate.
 * The Slate must have the SMART Board attached by Blue Tooth. This takes the place of the Slate and the Board combined.
 * This hardware device can be used over all grade levels and content areas.


 * Why would you use it?**
 * Teachers can face the classroom from a lectern or desk and control what is on the SMART Board or screen display.
 * Students can easily walk up to the Podium and jump right in to the work the teacher left behind.
 * Show content with maximum detail using a widescreen, high-resolution display
 * Use the tethered pen to write naturally in digital ink or control applications.
 * Easy-to-access pen buttons help you present seamlessly.
 * Save and share notes, screen captures and images using SMART Notebook software.
 * PRO: Teacher no longer has their back to the students.
 * PRO: Control your presentation from a smaller area.
 * PRO: Can use the pen to write in all of the applications and software that you are accustomed to.
 * PRO: Takes the place of the large SMART Board and can be transported/re-installed in different classrooms easier than the large SMART Board.
 * CON: Pricing (please tell me that you are NOT surprised) SMART Podium ID422w Interactive Pen Display retails for $3559.00. This is the Podium that has wide screen capabilities.
 * Standards: 1 a-d, 2 a-d, 3 a-d, 4 a-d, 5 a-d, 6 a-d

References
 * SMART Podium
 * SMART Podium: ID422W Model
 * Partial SMART Price List