A “smartboard” is the commonly used generic term for an interactive whiteboard. 2Touch branded “smartboards” are produced using a porcelain (enamel) steel whiteboard surface, so they are optimised for ink markers and are magnetic, just like the whiteboards you have always used. Plug the USB cable into any computer – no special drivers needed – and your whiteboard is now a giant touch screen.
Class engagement and interaction never fall far from educators lips and the technology displayed at the IWB.net conference was no different. Held in Melbourne this year, Manzana’s very own, Karen Rolleston, took the time out to see how our Tasman cousins used their solutions.
Manzana goes global – well at least a quick trip to the Aussie IWB conference Read More »
With the escalation in adoption of interactive whiteboards (IWBs), debate has intensified on the choice between pen-controlled and touch interfaces. Now, new optical touch technology developed down-under transforms the iwb from a specialised appliance, to an integrated part of everyday furniture.
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Manzana is pleased to announce that as of immediately we will now be supplying New Zealand schools and businesses with the kiwi made interactive whiteboard, 2Touch. Built on advanced optical technology, 2Touch also requires no special drivers or software to be installed.
New Zealand’s very own 2Touch interactive whiteboard comes to Manzana Read More »
Whangaparaoa Primary School principal Steve Collins was a winner at the Learn @ Schools Conference, in Rotorua (February 2005). He competed against other principals in a general knowledge quiz run on a Classroom Performance System (CPS). The contest ran throughout the three day conference. Semi-finals were held each day to whittle down the participants. Eighteen finalists
