SMART Technologies Inc. has announced that SMART Vantage technology-management software, an easy-to-use application that gives administrators and technology directors access to key usage data, is now available. SMART Vantage software enables administrators to manage SMART Board interactive whiteboards and SMART projectors and understand how they are being used. By logging in to a web-based interface, they can access data on the products in individual classrooms, throughout schools and across entire districts. Such comprehensive insight into SMART product use helps administrations reduce operating and maintenance costs, decrease hardware downtime and make more informed decisions about professional development opportunities. Beta users have already experienced positive outcomes with the software, citing the intuitive interface and revealing usage data as beneficial to managing their SMART products and planning for professional development.
Travis Taylor, Instructional Technology Specialist, Little Rock School District, Arkansas said, "Managing and monitoring the large number of SMART products across the school district can be a challenge, and SMART has the only software that allows us to do this and measure their effectiveness. SMART Vantage allows us to monitor how often the interactive whiteboards are being touched; assisting us in assessing teacher and student engagement, and the ability to monitor lamp life and to shut off the machines remotely saves us time and money."
Linda Thomas, Vice President, Products, SMART Technologies said, "As more and more schools around the world continue to adopt ICT solutions into classrooms, administrators require tools to manage those solutions efficiently, within their budgets, and also to have a comprehensive understanding of their return on investment. SMART Vantage software allows educators to gain instant insight into how, when and in what subject areas SMART Board interactive whiteboards are being used, helping them to make informed decisions that will support teaching and learning at all levels."
