Promethean unveils next generation interactive whiteboard

Promethean, the global education specialist unveiled its next generation interactive whiteboard ActivBoard 500 Pro-series, at Comex 2011, Oman.

ActivBoard 500 allows the board to be operated simultaneously by both pen and ‘gesture’ touch and the key feature is the amalgamation of new, emerging multi-touch functionality similar to that used in Apple and Microsoft (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, which offers a more intuitive and efficient way of performing tasks and allows for more collaborative classroom activities.

Majeed Sharaf, Vice President Middle East, Promethean Limited commented: “Following the successful launch of the Arabic versions of ActivExpression and a number of Arabic teaching resources on its content community site – Promethean Planet at BETT ME in November we are excited to introduce the ActivBoard 500 at the Comex event in Oman. Technology in education is important. Students need tools to be compatible to the modern student’s multimedia way of life. The ActivBoard 500 combined with Arabic Planet, Promethean’s fully Arabized online community for teachers, provides advanced learning outcomes for the children in the Middle East.”

The ActivBoard 500 Pro also includes two free multi-touch applications for mind mapping and lesson planning: NoteBoard and TouchPad. These applications allow teachers to aggregate ideas, collate learning points and use interactive ‘post-it’ notes to promote simple, easy-to-use mind-mapping activities. Supporting the ActivBoard 500 is ActivInspire 1.5, Promethean’s award-winning software.

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