"Youtube Clip - A Teaching Transformation"
This clip is a short video about how using an IWB have become very beneficial for teachers, allowing them to create more effective and engaging learning environments. |
What are Interactive White-Boards?
An IWB is simply a giant computer screen that is projected at the front of the classroom and is run by the connected laptop or computer connected to it. All software and programs that are run on these desktops can be easily shown over the projector to the audience. Interactive Whiteboard's are a great learning tools as they have the ability to help create more fun and engaging environments, leading to more efficient student teaching and learning due to it's very complex nature. Many programs and activities can be run on this device, therefore catering to many of the multiple intelligences. Read more about IWB's here if you are interested! |
Interactive White-Board - PROS & CONS
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More 'PROS' about IWB's in the following YouTube Clip!
How are Interactive White-Board's used in classrooms?
As stated earlier, IWB's are a great learning tool due to it's very complex nature. In order to create successful learning environments, the integration of technology must be accompanied with a framework. There are many different frameworks that are used to assist teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms. If you would like to learn more about the frameworks click here!
The number of activities you can create with the Interactive Whiteboard's are endless! With the consideration of frameworks and the NSW Curriculum whilst planning lessons, student teaching and learning will be very efficient.
If you are interested in seeing some activity examples that involve the use of IWB's please click on the button for "Classroom Use".
If you are more interested about the further use of technological devices within your own homes, "Home Use" button is accessible.
The number of activities you can create with the Interactive Whiteboard's are endless! With the consideration of frameworks and the NSW Curriculum whilst planning lessons, student teaching and learning will be very efficient.
If you are interested in seeing some activity examples that involve the use of IWB's please click on the button for "Classroom Use".
If you are more interested about the further use of technological devices within your own homes, "Home Use" button is accessible.