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Framing Issues – Effective IWB Integration
Submitted by: Susan WilsonUniversity of British ColumbiaETEC 533
 
Effective IWB Integration2Susan WilsonAbstractThe intent of this paper is to review literature on the effective implementation of Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) technologies in educational settings. Schools around theworld are installing expensive systems without planning an effective process of implementation. This review summarises research based on identifying best pedagogical practises and effective professional development strategies. It also looks to currentresearch in an attempt to conclude whether IWB integration has a positive effect onstudent achievement. 
 
Effective IWB Integration3Susan WilsonI have always been interested in technology and I have always felt that myexposure to computers, calculators and even video games has helped prepare me to problem-solve, to think logically, and to persevere. In the past few years, I have becomevery interested in teaching through technology. As my colleague (the subject of myethnographic interview) stated, it is much more powerful to teach using technology thanit is to teach about technology.Small schools in rural Saskatchewan have limited human resources. Each year, asour populations decrease, so does our staffing making it more and more difficult tomaintain quality programs and complete academic offerings. As schools decrease,questions of school viability arise. I have taken steps to maintain viability by becomingan online teacher and by focussing on improving the technological skill and applicationof all members of our staff.Our school, Wawota Parkland School, has entered into a partnership with a localoil company for the purpose of maintaining or improving viability through technologyintegration. The oil company has committed between three and five thousand dollars per year for five years to help us follow our vision. It has been our choice to accept thefunds and to purchase one interactive whiteboard (IWB) and data projector combinationin each of the last two years. Currently, we have one IWB set up in our computer lab toaid in delivery of online courses, and the two purchased by the oil company are located inour grade 3/4 split classroom and our grade 7/8 split classroom. To ensure that we aremaking good use of the monies donated to us, I intend to provide a review of professionalliterature concerning effective IWB integration. This information will be shared with the
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