Jennifer Breckette ECED112 Technology in Education

Interactive whiteboards interfaces with a computer that displays images from a digital projector onto the whiteboard. Software can be controlled from both the computer and from the board. Interactive whiteboards may replace the traditional whiteboards or flipcharts in some classrooms.

Brand name of Interactive whiteboards include: SMART and Promethean

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interactive whiteboard is a touch sensitive screen that you control using either a pen or finger much like a mouse on a computer.

Interactive Whiteboard Projector Pens SMART Pen tray Eraser SMART Pen Tray Buttons

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enhances the learning experience in the classroom and engage the students to interact with the lesson.

Fun way to teach its new and exciting

Students will become engaged, motivated, and stay on task longer.

Caters to all types of learning needs like visual,

auditory, and kinesthetic (Promethean, 2013) Save lessons for students who may have been absent to view at a later time.

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maps, teach geography, oceanography, or history Show to navigate on the internet. Teach how to tell time Go on virtual field trips Play interactive games: vocabulary, math and writing

Use interactive websites like: (demonstrate website)

Starfall.com IXL.com

Scholastic.com
Google Earth

Classtools.net/education

Pros Motivates students to participate Colorful displays Accommodate different learning styles Interactive Engages Students Perfect for Visual Learners Easy to Use Allows teacher to freely moved about room

Cons Cost - $2000 + Students may loses interest after the newness wears off. Requires installation in the classroom.

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