The document discusses using a Smart Board in distance education. It defines a Smart Board as an interactive electronic whiteboard that can enhance instruction and learning. It then outlines several key advantages of using a Smart Board in distance education, such as increasing student engagement and motivation, allowing digital resources to be shared communally, and archiving class sessions. However, it also notes limitations, such as high costs and difficulty of use and installation. The document provides examples of how Smart Boards have been used successfully in distance education classrooms to connect locations and bridge resource gaps. It evaluates different factors involved in using Smart Boards for distance learning.