On choosing an interactive whiteboard

I am currently in the process of selecting an interactive whiteboard for an upcoming research project. In my last few projects I have used both of the major interactive whiteboard brands (Smart and Mimio), each with a number of different configurations. There are several issues that may influence one’s purchasing decision such as cost, space or existing room configurations, projector availability, etc.  However, I have realized that my criteria for an interactive whiteboard are, out of necessity, quite different from those of a typical classroom teacher, so I figured I would mention some of them.

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My dissertation as a wordle

After wrapping up my dissertation I created this wordle using my entire dissertation text.  I tweaked it a bit to get the current shape, which some people see as a Bee, some as a tree.  Either seems appropriate to me!  The major themes visible in this wordle remain central to my ongoing program of research, and can be seen in the tag cloud for my projects and publications.