Interactive Whiteboards

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Interactive Whiteboards

• A new era in classroom teaching

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• History of the Interactive Whiteboard

?The worlds first interactive Smartboard was
created and introduced by by SMART Technologies
Inc. in 1991
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What is an Interactive Whiteboard?

• An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive
  display that connects a computer and projector.
• A projector projects the computers desktop onto
  the boards surface.
• The user controls the computer using a pen,
  finger or other device.
• The board is typically mounted on a wall or floor
  stand.The board is typically mounted to a wall or
  on a floor stand.

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How are they used?

• ?Teachers can show video, DVDs, CD-Roms or
  television
• ?Students interact with screen and in lesson by
  manipulating words, numbers and images
• ? Students write notes and highlight points on
  whatever is displayed.

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Advantages for classroom use

• ?Interactive learning
• ?Access to lessons missed
• ?Touch screen
• ?Increased pace of lesson
• ??Visual focus
• ?Effective for working with children with special
  needs
• ?FUN!

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Disadvantages for classroom use

• ?May be used to replace didactic teaching.
• ?Lack of understanding/knowledge about its use
  and how to use it

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Case StudyHoly Spirit Primary School Darwin

• Uses
• Slide shows
• ?Group research
• ?Moviemaker
• ?Class Research

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Case StudyHoly Spirit Primary School Darwin

• Benefits
• ?Increased motivation
• ?Increased retention and understanding
• Positive impact on attitudes
• ?All learning styles catered for

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The future.

• New hand held remote technology called Activote
  has been developed.
• This technology enables students to send their
  answers to teachers PC via interactive handsets.