Updating your SMART Board has never been easier
We are very excited to announce iQ 3.12 is on the way to SMART interactive displays with iQ, including a software update to Android 11 for SMART 6000S-V3 and MX-V3 series. Not sure which screen you have in your classroom? You can find this in your ‘settings’ or check the Find my SMART Board wizard. The update will begin rolling out in early November 2022.
We are committed to continually developing and innovating our products and supporting you with the tools you need to enhance student learning experiences. With automatic updates over the air, Your technology investment will continue to meet the needs of all teachers and classrooms and provide the flexibility and sustainability you need.
What’s new in iQ 3.12?
To ensure your display is secure, efficient and up-to-date, we’ve included platform updates and patches, plus exciting new features for your SMART apps in our latest over-the-air software update. You can trust that your technology will last longer and keep up with changes in the classroom.
OTA updates for Android 11, provide:
- Greater security. Privacy and security are at the heart of SMART’s product design. Android 11 further protects your teacher and student data by providing secure storage and better app permissions handling. As technology advances, it is important that privacy and security standards advance with it.
- Greater functionality. Android 11 delivers a better experience, with continued reliable support for third-party apps now and in the future. The possibilities are endless with enhanced functionality and experience.
- Support for 64-bit applications. Starting August 2021: All new apps and any updates to current apps in the Google Play Store must support 64-bit versions, with 64-bit mobile devices likely to enter the market in 2023. With 64-bit apps , you can access more memory more efficiently. This will also provide better and more stable application performance.
- Greater longevity. Automatic wireless updates to your system software are crucial to extending the life of your interactive displays. SMART hardware is built to last and we constantly update our software to stay current. Rather than suffer planned obsolescence, over-the-air updates ensure you maximize the full life of your display instead of sending it to the landfill early. Instead of replacing your existing hardware technology, over-the-air upgrades allow you to spend your EdTech budget where it really matters.
Leading the way with device integration for students
Screen mirroring is a great way for students to engage in learning and sharing, but is it really robust enough for active classrooms? The latest edition of the iQ whiteboard offers engaging collaboration features to support better student interaction and engagement. iQ 3.12 adds content attribution to the collaborative whiteboard so teachers can see what individual students add and edit using ink and text; a great way to monitor and evaluate student participation.
Encourage all students to participate with iQ 3.12. We’ve made it easy for teachers to connect students to their learning in any network environment, whether they’re in class or at home.
- Robust student collaboration tools. Connect student devices to support active learning with just two clicks. Only SMART displays with iQ allow an entire class to work directly on the integrated whiteboard, without student login, so teachers don’t need to interrupt the lesson for students to log in to a separate tool.
- Less time wasted in the classroom. Without the need for individual student logins, teachers can focus on what really matters in a lesson; learning! Teachers can seamlessly move between tools without separate student logins.
- Attribute student work in collaborative exercises. Easily see which students have added and edited content on a collaborative whiteboard to gain greater insight into learning. (New in iQ 3.12)
Even more content to increase student engagement on the go
The beauty of SMART is that no matter your level of technological knowledge, you can always feel confident about student participation. Any teacher can immediately and easily benefit from iQ 3.12, regardless of their technical expertise or level of lesson preparation. We’ve added 9 new activities to our great free embedded content, ranging from assessments to collaborative activities, to help teachers understand learning through formative assessment.
Engage students on their own devices with these new iQ activities focused on activating prior knowledge, questioning, and reflection:
Shout it out:
- 3 facts-2 questions-1 opinion
- Explain what you know about the topic.
- Explain what you learned about the topic
- KWLQ (know-want-know-questions-learned)
- More-Less-Interesting
- What do you want to know about the subject?
Assessment:
- Do you agree or disagree?
- How do you feel about the subject?
- the statement is true or false
We design for the future. With industry-leading upgradeability and product lifespan, SMART screens with iQ maximize your investment in technology. We take pride in building it right and continually updating it to meet and exceed your expectations.
So are you as excited as we are? This incredible over-the-air update begins on November 3, 2022 and continues in a phased approach for the remainder of the month. Keep your eyes (and hands) on your SMART screens for these new features and activities, coming soon!
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