Major Shake Up In Queensland Education System With Introduction Of Smart Boards

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The Queensland education system is bracing for major disruptions to teaching, following the announcement that brand new southern state technology will soon be rolled out across classrooms.

Despite fierce backlash from traditionalists, education leaders have stood by the decision to ditch the beloved chalk board in favour of state of the art “smart boards.”

Smart boards are interactive digital whiteboards that allow teachers and students to write, display and engage with multimedia content using touch, pens and connected devices.

While many Queenslanders encountering the technology for the first time were initially uneasy, most agreed it would ultimately benefit the future of the state.

“So you’re telling me you can write on it with a magic pen, and you don’t even need and eraser to clean it off?” said the regional administrator of Greater Rockhampton schools.

"Impressive stuff!"

With smart boards having been standard in most NSW and Victorian classrooms since the mid-2000s, Queensland officials believe enough time has passed to safely introduce the technology without overwhelming students.

Several schools will begin the rollout early next year, with teachers undergoing training to ensure they don’t accidentally crack the screen by tapping it like a pokie machine, a concern raised repeatedly at community information sessions.

Parents have also been assured that students will still learn essential traditional Queensland skills, such as identifying cane toads from 50 metres, cattle hearding, and under age drinking.

If successful, the Education Department says Queensland may even consider adopting other advanced interstate innovations in future, such as Wi-fi and air con.