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Where can we buy Third-Party Software that is written for a CBI? ...or software that will run on any computer but which has 'added value' when used on a CBI?
The CBI Project is using Promethean boards from Prim-Ed (http://www.prometheanireland.ie), SMART Boards and Cambridge-Hitachi boards from Meritec (http://www.meritec.ie).
Each of these boards comes with its own Whiteboard/Flipchart/Notebook software. In many cases, there is a licence(s) to use the software on a computer not attached to the Board (for a teacher to prepare a class on his/her laptop for example) ...visit another page on this website to learn more about the licences.
With the support of RM and their Westport-based agent EdTech (contact Liam McReamonn, 098 64886, info@edtech.ie, http://www.edtech.ie and read http://www.edtech.ie/news.asp?NID=52), we have started to look at Easyteach cross-platform software. Prices from the Edtech website (June '06) with links to each of the titles at http://www.edtech.ie/products.asp?nav=4&ptid=20032 Read more about Easiteach at www.rm.com/_RMVirtual/Media/Downloads/ETStudio_chart_Final.pdf
With the support of DayDream Education (http://www.daydreameducation.co.uk/whiteboard.html) and their Sligo-based agent Sligo Graph (contact Karl Demmel, 071 9142044, sales@sligograph.ie), the project teachers are investigating the use of Interactive Whiteboard Charts. These started as static Wallcharts (which are also sold and which complement the interactive sets - further, wallcharts keep that visible presence on the classroom walls). Visit the DayDream site to download a number of free interactive samples. The CBI Teachers are using:
With the support of NCTE, two of our schools are using Interactive Geometry software, called Euklid
Be aware that in order to meet Public-Sector Purchasing Guidelines, you should get at least three written quotations for any purchase over Euro 635 (and, in addition, a Tax-Clearance Certificate for any purchase over Euro 6350)
N.B. Please note that any prices mentioned here are for guideline purposes only - you must approach a retailer and seek specific pricing for your school/college. Prices vary from time to time, individual resellers can quote very different prices, and this page is only a very 'rule of thumb' guide. I have seen price differences of Euro 600 on the same board, so please shop around, ask the Resellers, and get Quotations...E&OE. Reference to Companies on this site is as an information-service, rather than a specific endorsement.