The newly built Stigsborg School in Aalborg is setting a new benchmark for digital learning environments. As Denmark’s first SMART Exemplary School, every classroom has been equipped with the latest SMART Board MX Plus, enabling a learning experience that is more interactive, intuitive and future ready.

Modern Pedagogy Meets Modern Technology

Principal Susanne Folsach Klessen explains that Stigsborg continues its tradition of project-based learning, now supported by a fully modernized digital infrastructure.

With SMART Board MX Plus, teachers and students benefit from powerful tools that seamlessly fit into their existing pedagogy: dynamic visualizations, intuitive writing tools, accessible collaboration features, and flexible ways to interact with learning content.

The result: a school environment that brings projects to life and makes learning more tangible, exploratory, and engaging.

"These SMART Boards truly support the way we work. They are not just screens – they open new possibilities for collaborative, project-based learning."

Boosting Engagement and Making Learning Inclusive

For math and science teacher Karsten Borberg, the SMART Board MX Plus has transformed daily instruction. Integrated teaching tools such as rulers, compasses, timers or colored pens streamline lessons, while students can collaborate directly on the screen or contribute from their own devices. Up to 20 learners can interact at once, making lessons more dynamic and engaging.

"It's like teaching on a giant tablet. The students are more engaged, more focused, and it feels natural to meet them at eye level with technology."

He also highlights the inclusive impact: students who prefer not to step in front of the class can still participate digitally.

Technology That Supports Real Pedagogy

To support the school’s vision, SMART Technologies delivered a complete digital learning ecosystem:

• SMART Board MX Plus displays in all classrooms
• Lumio, SMART’s cloud based learning platform
• SMART Remote Management for centralized device control
• NFC login cards for instant, personalized access anywhere in the school

Regional Manager Morten Bjørklund summarizes it clearly:

"A SMART Board today is not just a screen on a wall – it’s a pedagogical tool that teachers can fully integrate into their lessons."

A Strong Partnership From the Start

The rollout was supported by close collaboration between Stigsborg School, Aalborg Municipality’s IT Center, AV Center and SMART Technologies. Targeted training sessions led by Morten and Education Solutions Consultant Marike De Graaf quickly helped staff discover the SMART Boards' full potential.

"The training was an eye opener. Suddenly the staff saw how much these boards can do – and they wanted to learn more."

A Model for Future Ready Digital Learning

With its new digital ecosystem, Stigsborg School demonstrates how thoughtful technology can strengthen established pedagogical models rather than replace them. The SMART Board MX Plus has become a natural, everyday tool — supporting creativity, interaction, inclusion, and professional teaching.

Stigsborg stands as a forward-thinking example of how schools can empower students and teachers alike through the right combination of pedagogy, technology, and partnership.

"I would recommend SMART Boards to any school. The collaboration, service, and possibilities they bring make all the difference."
— Susanne Folsach-Klessen