Interactive Whiteboards

Ways to Use Interactive Whiteboard in a Classroom Interactive whiteboards (IWB), since their invention in 1991, are revolutionizing the way concepts are taught in classrooms and training rooms. The interactive whiteboard comprises of a large touch-enabled board that is connected to a computer and projector. The images or text from the computer is displayed onto the whiteboard. The presenter can move the images around or draw circles, write texts on the images on the whiteboard. These changes can be saved and emailed as well. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons How IWBs enhance learning Plenty of research has been done on the...

Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/Interactive_Whiteboards_in_Doukas_School_Classroom_of_the_Future.JPG Why Choose Interactive Whiteboards In this day of technological advancement and ‘smart’ products, it is only natural that basic learning tools have changed dramatically. Students make use of advanced learning methods that include computers, tablets, and other interactive, connected devices that help them understand what they are learning easily. Relying solely on textbooks alone is not something anyone does anymore. Why then should teaching methods also not change accordingly? In a traditional classrooms, the teacher writes things on a board and the students note them down. Teaching methods, however, call for more than simply writing down formulas...

The Disadvantages of Using Interactive Whiteboards and How to Overcome Them Without a doubt, using interactive whiteboards offers a number of benefits, including a greater level of flexibility and more effective means of communication. However, interactive whiteboards are not without their set of drawbacks but fortunately this does not mean you won’t be able to use them effectively. Here’s a look at the potential drawbacks of using interactive whiteboards and how to overcome them: High Cost The biggest and the most obvious disadvantage of using an interactive whiteboard is cost. Compared to a traditional whiteboard, it can cost many times...

How Interactive Whiteboards Enhance Learning and Classroom Interaction Across the globe and increasingly here in South Africa, many educational institutions are replacing the traditional whiteboard with interactive whiteboards in the classroom to aid and encourage learning. Indeed,an interactive whiteboard has plenty of benefits over its older counterparts and if used effectively, can play a significant part in enhancing a student’s learning experience and promoting classroom interaction. More Flexibility Interactive whiteboards are highly versatile and can be a powerful learning tool in any educational setting, whether it a primary school or a university. The educator can use different forms of media, including...

Benefits of Interactive Whiteboards for Businesses Whiteboards are increasing becoming redundant in this era of increased digitization and information technology. Interactive whiteboards are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason too. Installing Interactive whiteboards in your office gives you more than just some fancy hi-tech features to work with. It brings a significant number of major benefits for any business. Here’s a look at the most crucial benefits of interactive whiteboards for businesses: Enhances Your Meetings Instead of scribbling notes, writing down the changes that must be made based on the feedback given, and other boring stuff during the meetings,...