Smartboards keep students engaged in learning.  They allow interaction on many levels including student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-technology. If students are engaged and interacting, they are well on the way to mastering new concepts.

Technology is so useful in the classroom, as long as it is used appropriately!  I teach children with autism and we have been doing so many different web 2.0 activities.  Check out my blog and youtube page.  I also created a smartboard using a wiimote and a special pen.  This is much more cost effective.

It might be a good idea - and seeing that it has worked for other kids you have the proof too. Make sure you get the right kind of board.
 
-- Guy (http://www.webliterature.net)

There is an ancient Chinese proverb which states:
I hear and I forget
I see and I remember
I do and I understand  
 
Smartboards work on the ideological premise that children who take part in their learning experience tend to be more interested, engaged and accountable for their school experience.  Smartboards enable students to write on the larger board, engage with the teacher, and generally be more focused.  Compare this to the kids who fall asleep hearing long lectures or teachers who talk at them, rather than discuss with them. Is a great debate today with varied answers and opinions.  
 
Thanks,  Rachna

My partner used the Smartboard everyday for Math.  I think it is a great interactive tool for kids.  I, as a parent and a teacher, think that kids learn best when they can manipulate the material (kinesthetic and visual).  This generation of learners need more than just paper, pencil and books to motivate them.