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\section*{Objectives of the Proposal}  \subsection*{Innovation}  As Engineers, one of the vital elements of pedagogical approach is the inclusion of the whiteboard. From explaining theories to solving example problems, written language and mathematics are still the vital life-line of the learning process. When looking for video lectures and tutorials online for topics such as circuit construction, statics, etc., someone is innevitably either at a whiteboard or writing things down on a tablet. Attempts at providing the same experience as in the classroom online has been attempted, but one of the most successful advances we feel  has been the inclusion of a transparent whiteboard.  \subsection*{Scalability}  \subsection*{Adaptability} What can be more adaptable than a blank slate? A foundation upon which anyone who wishes to convey information can use to build a pedagogy to do so. (This is way to much like a freshman business student trying to sound motivational for a project). The Lightboard by its nature is essentially just as adaptable as a white board in any of the classrooms found on campus. Engineering professors may spend 75 minutes writing equations and solving problems, while Math professors my prove different theories and lemmas for their students. Social Sciences might utilize the board to organize group discussions and layout foundations for group discussions, and Business Professors can explain the statistical theories which govern economical trends. The question really becomes, what can you not do with a whiteboard?