Interactive+Whiteboards

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**Definition: "** An interactive whiteboard is a presentation device that interfaces with a computer and data projector, creating a large computer image displayed on its surface. The user may access and manipulate computer applications directly from the interactive whiteboard and take notes using virtual whiteboard software that is a part of the technology. This technology can be easily integrated into a classroom to address the needs of all students. “Designing inclusive environments which are accessible to everyone, with or without disabilities, minimizes the need for individual accommodations” (Thompson, 2003) and, therefore, lowers additional acquisition costs for schools" (Basilicato 2005).

// An interactive whiteboard can accommodate multiple learning styles including tactile, audio, and visual (Basilicato 2005). //

**Different Brands of Interactive Whiteboards**
 * Smart Technologies - []
 * Promethean - [|http://www.prometheanworld.com/]
 * Numonics - [|http://www.interactivewhiteboards.com/]
 * Polyvision - []
 * Mimio - []
 * Interwrite - []
 * Starboard - [|http://www.hitachisolutions-us.com/]
 * eBeam - [|http://www.e-beam.com/]

**Pictures of Free Standing and Mounted Whiteboards** Free Standing Interactive Whiteboard

Mounted Interactive Whiteboard


 * Advantages **
 * Incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.
 * Enable learners to absorb information more easily
 * Enable learners to engage in group discussion
 * Increases possibilities to work collaboratively
 * Provides rapid feedback for learners
 * Broaden the use of e-learning

**Disadvantages**
 * Interactive white boards are expensive
 * Expensive to replace if it becomes damaged
 * Front projection boards can be blocked by the users
 * Fixed height boards may be too high or low for users
 * Free standing boards are difficult to secure and need constant realignment

**How to Use an Interactive Whiteboard Video** media type="youtube" key="lLxVjw1yvRk" height="315" width="560"
 * This is the first of nine videos explaining how to use a smart board.


 * Ways to Use Interactive WhiteBoards in the Classroom (from the Wichita Public Schools Instructional Technology Department) **
 * Save lessons to present to students who were absent
 * Create video files to teach a software application, a lesson, or as a review to be posted to the server or web.
 * Use the built in maps to teach continents, oceans, countries, or states and capitals.
 * Present presentations created by student or teacher
 * Have students create e-folios including samples of their work and narration
 * Digital storytelling
 * Teach whole group computer or keyboarding skills
 * Brainstorming
 * Take notes directly into PowerPoint presentations
 * Reinforce skills by using on-line interactive web sites
 * Creating a project calendar
 * 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.
 * Teaching vocabulary
 * Electronic Word Wall
 * End each day by having students write one thing that they learned

**Additional Resources:** **[|Interactive Whiteboard PDF]** **[|Interactive Whiteboard Website]**

**APA Citation:** Basilicato, Alfred. (2005, March/April). Interactive Whiteboards: Assistive Technology in Every Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.interactivewhiteboards.com/www/files/articles/Article_2005todaysschool.pdf Cambridge University. (2009, May 12). How to Use an Interactive Whiteboard. Podcast retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLxVjw1yvRk&feature=player_embedded Tech Learn. (n.d.). Interactive Whiteboards in Education. Retrieved from http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/interactivewhiteboards.pdf Witchita Public Schools Instructional Technology Department (2010, October 27). Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom. Retrieved from http://rmtc.fsdb.k12.fl.us/tutorials/whiteboards.html#sites