Worldwide interactive whiteboard sales are set to break the million barrier for the first time during 2010.
Lastly, year, the global market topped 750,000 whiteboards – and demand shows no sign of letting up.
Sales growth represents a phenomenal leap since the boards hit the market in 2005 when only three countries shipped more than 10,000 units each. In 2009, 12 countries passed that milestone.
At least one in six classrooms worldwide are projected to have interactive whiteboards installed by 2012 and with an estimate of 31 million classrooms, that’s about 5 million whiteboards sold.
The figures come from a strategic report looking at the interactive whiteboard market across 66 countries by consultants Futuresource.
‘”Our research has shown there have been no real signs of recession in education technology,” said the report.
Teachers have control at their fingertips
“Few markets hold the promise of education, where we’ll see strong sales growth for at least the next five years. It’s remarkable to see how interactive whiteboard technology allows teachers to connect with students in much greater depth, bringing the outside world into the classroom and transforming lessons into exciting world experiences.
“That’s the tangible component which continues to drive this market forward.”
One of the largest selling and innovative interactive whiteboard brands worldwide is Smart Boards, a technology company based in Calgary, Canada, that has the giant Intel Corporation as a minor investor.
Smarter Interactive is an approved Smart Board reseller and can help with information about the latest products and developments from the company.
An interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive display connected to a computer and digital projector.The board gives teachers fingertip control of computer applications, writing notes, pulling up charts and images, searching the internet, playing videos and even recording lessons in real time.
Options include front or rear projection and interactive overlay screens for existing plasma screens.
Smart Boards account for 50% of all interactive whiteboards sold in the UK.
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