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Interactive Whiteboardsand Learning
 
Improving student learning outcomesand streamlining lesson planning
March 2006
SMART Technologies Inc.
White Paper
 
This white paper is for informational purposes only, is subject to change without notice and should not beconstrued as offering any future product commitments on the part of SMART Technologies Inc. Whilesignificant effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, SMART Technologies Inc.assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies contained herein.© 2006 SMART Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. SMART Board, Notebook and the SMART logo aretrademarks of SMART Technologies Inc. SMARTer Kids is a trademark of the SMARTer Kids Foundation of Canada.2
 
Contents
Summary ............................................................................................................4The Interactive Whiteboard in Education: An Introduction ................................5Connecting to Learn: Student Engagement .......................................................5Getting Focused: Motivation ..............................................................................7Reaching Out: Learning Styles and Special Needs ..............................................8Making the Grade: Review and Understanding ...............................................10Getting Ready: Teacher Preparation .................................................................11Conclusion ........................................................................................................12References ........................................................................................................133
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The interactive whiteboard has been incorporated into learning environments for over a decade, and an increasing flow of research into its impact is emerging from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. From the available body of research, several themes and patterns have emerged, including the positive effect interactive whiteboards have on student engagement, motivation, the ability to accommodate a variety of learning styles (including special needs students) and the capacity to enhance student understanding and review processes. Observations also indicate that designing lessons around interactive whiteboards can help educators streamline their preparations and be more efficient in ICT integration, thereby enhancing their overall productivity.

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