A Survey of the use of the �SMART Board�
The following summarizes the data obtained from a student survey of all of my classes in spring 2008 dealing with the use of �SMART Board� technology in my teaching of CHEM 120 and CHEM 104.  The survey includes both Newburgh and Middletown students. 
> There were approximately 160 hits on the website from about 70 total students.. 
> 97 % of the students wanted the �SMART Board� to be used over the Chalkboard.
> They were able to review the notes at a slower pace to get a better understanding, comprehension and recollection of the notes.
> The website aided with the worksheets, test and quizzes that were taken over the semester by use of different colors to specify the steps in various problems.
> The website aided in clarifying many of the equations and concepts since a large amount of math is involved in Chemistry.
> It allowed one to obtain notes during a brief absence from class so that it becomes easier to understand and catch up on the lecture.
> It filled in the blanks that were missing in a student�s notes so that the notes became complete.
> The notes were made available exactly as written during class.
The following are some reasons why the students wanted the �SMART Board� to be used over the Chalkboard:
> The notes were easier to read from the screen.
> It was much easier to follow because there was the possibility to go back and review what was written weeks ago if needed.
> Notes on the blackboard were erased and forever lost.
> It allows them to view the examples on-line when put on the website.
> It seems to allow a lot more material to be stored.
> Color differential is helpful for a stage by stage analysis of a problem.
There was only one major complaint, which was stated by 3% of the students surveyed, with using the �SMART Board.�  The complaint was that it took too long to configure.  This is true in HO-1 right now.  The projector is on an angle and that tends to move the orientation every once in a while.  Hopefully this will be fixed in the near future.