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How do teachersguide our vision?Ask SMART product developers.Q: How does SMART find out whatteachers need in their technology products?A: We spend time with them. Talk withthem. And we ask them to test ourproducts. Our product managers andeducation consultants spend a lot of timein schools, finding out how our productsare used, getting feedback and takingsuggestions.Q: What happens to that feedback?A: It goes right into our product plansand helps us discover new directions forproducts.Q: What’s the most common thing youhear from teachers?A: They often say, ”I like this feature. Canyou expand it to give me more options?Q: What do you do with that kind offeedback?A: The product manager takes it to ourdevelopers and asks, “How can we makethis happen?”Products that work for youTo help make your implementation smooth and efficient, we designproducts that work with your existing technology, and with each other. This means you canupgrade and add to your technology configuration down the road – without foregoing theeasy factor. Whether it’s the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, the Senteo interactiveresponse system or the SMART Document Camera, our products work together. It’s thisease of use that makes teaching more effective and learning more fascinating.To make sure our products support teachers as well as the bottom line, we focuson the following:• Ease of use – We know that the best way to ensure rapid adoption of ourproducts is to make them intuitive and easy, so that the learning curve isshort. Yet our products also provide depth for more advanced teachers.• Modular design – We create products that work with one anotherand with your existing technology, so your implementation is seamlessand cost-effective• Software and content inclusion – Our hardware includes software,so that you can start using our products right away in ways that increaseinteractivity and engagement• Durability – Our research scientists and engineers analyze all aspectsof every SMART product to ensure that it will perform to the highest ofstandards, despite being bumped and jostled in the classroom.• Comprehensive technical support – When you buy SMART products, youcan be confident that they will be supported with excellent advice and service• Warranty – Upon registration of your SMART Board interactivewhiteboard, you receive a five-year warranty. Most other products carrya three-year warranty.8 | SMART Education Solutions