Interactive+Whiteboard

=Interactive Whiteboard=
 * (submitted by Amy Amodeo)**

Definition:
An **interactive whiteboard** is a large interactive display that connects to a [|computer] and [|projector]. A projector projects the computer’s [|desktop] onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a [|pen], [|finger] or other [|device]. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand. Basically, an interactive whiteboard is a type of [|touch-sensitive] [|computer screen]. They are used in a variety of settings such as in [|classrooms] of all levels of [|education], in [|corporate] board rooms and work groups, in training rooms for [|professional] [|sports coaching], [|broadcasting] [|studios] and more. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_whiteboard

Ways to use Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom (from the [|Instructional Technology Department of the Wichita Public Schools]):
 * Save lessons to present to students who were absent
 * Present presentations created by student or teacher
 * Have students create e-folios including samples of their work and narration
 * Digital storytelling
 * Brainstorming
 * Take notes directly into PowerPoint presentations
 * Reinforce skills by using on-line interactive web sites
 * Teach editing skills using editing marks
 * Use in the 6 trait writing process
 * Use highlighter tool to highlight nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
 * Use it with Kidspiration or Inspiration
 * Teaching students how to navigate the Internet
 * Illustrate and write a book as a class. Use the record feature to narrate the text.
 * Use the Interwrite software to create lessons in advance at home or at school. Then save them for future use or to be shared with other teachers
 * Diagramming activities
 * Teaching steps to a math problem.
 * Have students share projects during Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
 * Graphics and charts with ESL learners and special ed students.
 * Electronic Word Wall

Source: http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/tutorials/whiteboards.html



Related Topics:
[|Office equipment] [|Educational technology] [|Display technology]