Interactive+Whiteboard





Interactive Whiteboards help achieve the principles of Universal Design for Learning [check out our Universal Design for Learning page for more information]! They present information in a visual, auditory, and tactile way to accommodate for different types of learners!

What is an Interactive Whiteboard?


 * A combination of a dry erase whiteboard and an LCD projector.
 * It is easy to use and allows for students to be actively involved in the learning process.
 * Its wide screen allows for all to the enlarged computer screen.
 * The teacher is in control of the on the slides and can use a pointer, clicker, or her finger to work the interactive whiteboard. These tools act as a computers keyboard and mouse.
 * Many schools are substituting the traditional chalkboard and other resources, such as projectors, televisions, and big books.
 * The most well known type of interactive whiteboard is known as the SMART Board.



What are well known types of interactive whiteboards? ACTIVBoard This interactive whiteboard is made by Promethean. It allows for anything that can be seen or done on the computer, to be projected onto the ACTIVBoard. This board can help bring the classroom alive!



PolyVision This interactive whiteboard is brings learning to life by engaging today's teachers and students with simple, sustainable, evolving solutions- transforming education into inspired teaching and learning experiences.



Starboard This interactive whiteboard is made by Hitachi. It offers a multi-sensory environment where students can hear, see, and touch their curriculum. It can turn static lessons into dynamic activities.



What makes the interactive whiteboard so easy to use?

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Example of ways to use the Interactive SMARTboard in Elementary Education

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The [|Smart Exchange] website allows for teachers to share their SMARTboard lessons with one another.



Interactive Whiteboards allow for..
 * motivation
 * more student involvement and interaction
 * group work and collaboration to solve problems
 * multimedia lessons and presentations
 * audio, visual, and tactile feedback
 * virtual/virtual field trips
 * beneficial use for students with disabilities

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