| If you have no idea what an interactive | | | | you can access relevant websites to strengthen |
| whiteboard is then do not fear as the concept is | | | | and enhance the topic being studied. Learning can |
| very simple. An interactive whiteboard is a | | | | be reinforced with games and quick quizzes. |
| surface onto which a computer screen can be | | | | Being able to communicate with your students in |
| displayed, via a projector. | | | | a variety of different ways makes it easier to |
| Being able to control the screen using your | | | | ensure your classes are interesting and engaging |
| computer or laptop keyboard means you can | | | | and anything that helps to sustain the attention of |
| improve the flow of lessons and make the | | | | students is sure to be a positive addition. |
| learning experience more streamlined for | | | | An interactive whiteboard can be used in |
| everyone involved. | | | | geography to brighten up classes through the |
| Changes made to information projected onto the | | | | display of maps, urban models, charts and images. |
| whiteboard are transferred to the computer and | | | | Interactive whiteboards can make an important |
| can be saved and used again in future lessons. | | | | contribution to the presentation of new |
| The ability to make instant changes to your | | | | information, modelling new concepts and |
| documents saves you time as you do not have | | | | processes, creating simulations, stimulating |
| to amend the document when class is over; all | | | | discussion and explaining new ideas. |
| changes made via the whiteboard are just as | | | | Pupils can also take control of the whiteboard too |
| they would be on your computer screen. | | | | and use the platform to present their own ideas |
| Interactive whiteboards have the potential to | | | | to the rest of the class for discussion. This |
| improve teaching and learning by improving | | | | encourages pupils to work together to understand |
| understanding of new concepts and increasing | | | | the subject matter and allows opportunity for |
| pupil motivation and involvement. Having an | | | | review and reflection of everything learned in the |
| interactive whiteboard means you can make | | | | class. |
| learning more exciting and engaging for your | | | | If you are thinking about getting an interactive |
| pupils. | | | | whiteboard for your classroom or already have |
| You can deliver lessons interactively using a | | | | one but want to know more about how to get |
| variety of methods including interactive | | | | the most from it, then have a search on the |
| presentations and colour visuals. If the computer | | | | internet for free teaching resources. |
| being used is linked to speakers and a DVD or | | | | There are various teaching resources out there |
| video player then multimedia resources can be | | | | that will help you to get the best from these truly |
| incorporated. | | | | interactive teaching aids. |
| If the computer is connected to the internet then | | | | |