Interactive Whiteboards

Overview Classroom Uses Advantages / Benefits Disadvantages Operation Software Types and Styles of Interactive

Whiteboards Summary

Classroom Uses Interactive whiteboards replace traditional

whiteboards They are used to operate different software or

(in this case) educational programs Used as a teaching resource or tool throughout

lessons Visual representation and physical aid – demonstrates

a computer desktop Assists in learning Allows students to be involved

Advantages/Benefits Easy to use Interactive and fun educational tool Access to wide range of software programs, resources

and aids Custom operations

Applies to different learning styles – visual, audio, kinaesthetic, brain-based learnersDifferent styles and types of equipment, software and the boards themselves

Good for business meetings and group learning situations

Disadvantages If problems or breakages occur the lesson

would be interrupted as the whiteboard is the main focus

Can not use permanent markers as this may damage the board

Costs of establishment and maintenance

Operation Whiteboard can be connected to a projector, computer, video recorder and/or DVD player Can be wired through a USB port, or it can be wireless such as Bluetooth It can control any computer application

Teaching and learning through visual representations and the whole class has access to a ‘computer’ at the same time. Can be touch screen or used with certain markers and light equipment

Software Different KLA’s – geography, mathematics, science,

literacy Easiteach - offers numerous resources for various subject

areas. Can incorporate visual multimedia files. It includes all the tools that you need to create interactive lessons.

Lynx - create your own lesson plans, edit lessons and group objects together. Offers ranges of clipart, maps, plans and backgrounds

Cambridge-Hitachi - combines the curriculum knowledge of Cambridge University Press and the technology of Hitachi Software Engineering.

Types & Styles Touch screen, pointing devices, pen control, fixed boards, portable devices, mini computer tablets, wireless, student response systems Resistive — touchscreens composed of two sheets coated with a resistive material.

When contact is made to the surface, the two sheets press together and register the location of the touch.

Electromagnetic — there are magnetic sensors in the board that react and send a message back to the computer when touched by a magnetic pen.

Capacitive — same as electromagnetic, however the wires interact with fingers touching the screen.

Laser — An infrared laser is located in each upper corner of the whiteboard. The laser beam sweeps across the whiteboard surface and reflectors on the pointer or marker reflect the laser beam back to the source for its location.

Ultrasonic - These have two ultrasonic transmitters in two corners and two receivers in the other two corners. The ultrasonic waves are transmitted by the whiteboard surface, that communicate when the screen is touched.

Optical and Infrared — the finger or marker sees the infrared light. Software then manipulates the information to locate the marker.

In Summary Interactive Whiteboards are an effective tool for

differentiating the curriculum They may be costly to maintain, however, they

are very beneficial – easy to use, interactive learning tool

Lots of different resources and software Various types include; Touch screen, pointing devices, pen control, fixed boards, portable devices, mini computer tablets, wireless, student response systems

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