Interactive whiteboard

Interactive whiteboard

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  Interactive whiteboard UsesAnd Advantages Over Normal Chalk Board
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  INTRODUCTION • An Interactivewhiteboard (IWB) is a hardware device that is similar to a whiteboard that is found in schools and also in businesses. • It transmits any information written it to a computer or multiple computers. • The first IWB IWBs were designed and manufactured for use in the office.
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  IWBs For HigherEducation • It is an instructional tool that allows computer images to be displayed on to a board using a digital projector. • Extremely flexible tool which can be used with both the youngest primary school children and university graduates. • More cost effective than equipping an entire IT room or every student with a laptop.
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  IWB as apedagogical tool • This type of tool promotes creative teaching and motivates students into absorbing information. • Teaching with an IWB allows lecturers to accommodate all different style: Tactile learners get to touch and move things around the board. They can also make notes and highlight elements. • Visual learners benefit from a clear view of what is happening on the board. • Audio learners can participate in a class discussion.
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  Interactive Teaching • Theteacher can sit at the computer, with the student at the white board, and the class offering suggestions and contributing ideas. • Teachers can transform their class room into more productive and interactive environment by allowing students to listen and more actively participate instead of focusing on taking their own notes.
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  Pedagogical features ofan IWB • Any application that runs on the computer can be used on an IWB. Some of the tools useful for teaching at university level by using a smart board/ IWB:  Screen shade: it covers the screen, allowing users to gradually reveal information to the audience.  Spot light: to focus the attention of the audience on a specific area of a screen.  Magnifier: it enlarges a certain area of the screen which can be useful when we want to show a close up of a spreadsheet or a web address.  Pointer: it allows to highlight key areas with a pointer.
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  Advantages and Disadvantagesof IWB Advantages • Improved learning • Increased participation • Enhanced collaboration Disadvantages • Good technical knowledge • Losing talented and dedicated teachers • It is very expensive
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  Class room applicationfor using interactive whiteboards includes: • Multimedia lessons and presentations including audio and video. • Collaborative problem solving. • Virtual field trips. • Recorded lessons that can be used by substitute teachers.
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  Advantages and Disadvantagesof using chalkboard over IWB Advantages • Inexpensive teaching aid. • Easy adoptable to everyone. • Can be used in open air or room teaching. Disadvantages • Visual or virtual video presentation is not possible. • It's time consuming. • Less attractive and appealing than IWB.
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  CONCLUSION IWBs are effectivetools for improving learning, communication and collaboration. New emphasis on developing 21st century skills for students, the requirement for educator proficiency in technology, and research documenting increased learning with the use of interactive whiteboards have spurred its adoption. Both the uses of traditional blackboard or IWB is essential for teachers for better teaching.
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