Global education company, Promethean has released its next generation, ActivBoard 500 Pro-series. The new interactive whiteboard introduces, for the first time, leading-edge technology that allows the board to be operated simultaneously by both pen and ‘gesture’ touch.
The ActivBoard 500 will enable the use of new and emerging multi-touch functionality similar to that used in Apple and Windows 7 applications. This flexibility allows teachers to reach students in a variety of ways or modes, supporting a wider range of learning types.
Users will have the ability to easily move and scale objects with finger-touch using natural hand movements, in conjunction with the precision of the “pen” for tasks such as writing or drawing. This offers a more intuitive and efficient way of performing tasks and allows for more collaborative classroom activities.
Jean-Yves Charlier, chief executive officer, Promethean, said: “The ActivBoard 500 represents the most significant advance in interactive whiteboard technology since it was first introduced in schools. The intuitive pen and touch capabilities deliver engaging and collaborative teaching and learning opportunities, for both teachers and students.
“Expectations and usability of technology have changed with developments in consumer electronics, and with it a new set of actions has emerged – the tap of a screen has replaced the click of a button. These digital behaviours are now second nature to most technology users and can now be used in the classroom to operate our new generation of interactive whiteboards. Feedback from pilot schools has confirmed that we have created a best of breed solution that offers a collaborative, immersive and inclusive digital experience.”
John Williams, principal at Divine Word National School, Marley Grange, Dublin said: “The opportunity to have pen and touch capability of the ActivBoard is an exciting concept for schools. Further enhancing the interactive experience and allowing pupils to get hands on with the technology. I’m sure this will improve their confidence of using the board, as they are already familiar with manipulating objects in this way.”
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