The SMARTboard

Hey guys,
Today's lab featured the new upcoming technology called "Smartboard." Personally, it reminds me of a 21st century updated chalkboard which connects to your computer. Moreover, its name does very well in describing its implication for it is a "smart" board. It allows teachers to express themselves better and possibly make the teaching process easier. In addition to facilitating the teaching process it comes with a multitude of features that pertain to almost all subject matters in education. However, it also makes me wonder, have "we" started to become rather lazy when it comes to teaching? Why is there a need or better yet, a demand, to have such advanced media technologies in the classroom? Of course it does allow for a much more interactive class and I'm sure many students would respond positively towards it. However, in sense, it almost does everything for you. This in this case concerns me the most. I'm not too sure if I like the idea of a board taking over my own creative teaching methods. It is a bit invasive while implying teachers are slowly becoming not good enough. "We" obviously cannot do what technology can therefore, "we" lack these qualities in helping our students succeed. It makes one aware of how there will have to be a requirement concerning a significant amount of knowledge towards the medium or equipment teachers will be supplied with and thought to use in their classrooms. Good luck!
-S