In this session, we learnt about the different techniques required to enhance teaching and learning by the use of an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB). Clearly, it has various properties which eases the process of teaching in the classroom, but again this depends on the way the content is being structured and presented. We have also discussed about essential health and safety issues with regards to the IWB.What is an Interactive Whiteboard?
According to Becta (2003), an interactive whiteboard is a large, touch-sensitive board which is
connected to a digital projector and a computer. The projector displays
the image from the computer screen on the board. The computer can
then be controlled by touching the board, either directly or with a special
pen. There are a number of manufacturers of interactive whiteboards,
offering a variety of specifications and capabilities at a range of prices.
In deciding for the perfect location for the IWB, as trainee teachers we should always ensure that it is easily accessible and that all the children have a clear line of sight of the board regardless of where they are seated. The font of texts and the clarity of the images are important considerations that need to be chosen accordingly to suit the learner. Another key aspect is to check the height of the IWB is at a level for the age group of the children because this will enable them to move their fingers up and down freely, thus developing their fine motor skills.You also need to bear in mind the access opportunities for wheelchair users as well as adapting text to suit dyslexia and visually impaired children.
Check out this amazing video for a clearer view of the advantages of having the IWB in the classroom:https://vimeo.com/78353856
Benefits of the IWB to students Becta (2003):
Throughout the session, we learnt to familiarise ourselves with the essential tools of the Smart Notebook application. This included deconstructing images with the use of the camera tool; the activity toolkit; using the magic pen to make a spotlight; taking still shots from a video clip; sorting out the transparency between two images. I will be demonstrating to you how my group carried out the task which involved deconstructing two images. We decided to use a picture with bare trees depicting autumn. This resource potentially creates a link to a cross-curricular ICT and geography lesson with regards to weather and seasons. As I clicked on the camera icon, the small box appears. Then, I clicked on the first icon which enabled me to draw a square on the area of interest that I would like to point out to the children. Through this, they can also learn about the similarities and differences in the picture adding scope for the EAL learners as it is visually stimulating.
I hope this blog has been useful to you, and don"t hesitate to leave your comments below! See you soon.
Akilah .........
In deciding for the perfect location for the IWB, as trainee teachers we should always ensure that it is easily accessible and that all the children have a clear line of sight of the board regardless of where they are seated. The font of texts and the clarity of the images are important considerations that need to be chosen accordingly to suit the learner. Another key aspect is to check the height of the IWB is at a level for the age group of the children because this will enable them to move their fingers up and down freely, thus developing their fine motor skills.You also need to bear in mind the access opportunities for wheelchair users as well as adapting text to suit dyslexia and visually impaired children.
Check out this amazing video for a clearer view of the advantages of having the IWB in the classroom:https://vimeo.com/78353856
Benefits of the IWB to students Becta (2003):
- it increases enjoyment and motivation
- greater opportunities of participation and collaboration, developing children's personal and social skills
- clearer view of difficult concepts
- different learning styles to suit the needs of different students such as EAL, visual, kinaesthetic and auditory learners, making it multi-sensory.
Throughout the session, we learnt to familiarise ourselves with the essential tools of the Smart Notebook application. This included deconstructing images with the use of the camera tool; the activity toolkit; using the magic pen to make a spotlight; taking still shots from a video clip; sorting out the transparency between two images. I will be demonstrating to you how my group carried out the task which involved deconstructing two images. We decided to use a picture with bare trees depicting autumn. This resource potentially creates a link to a cross-curricular ICT and geography lesson with regards to weather and seasons. As I clicked on the camera icon, the small box appears. Then, I clicked on the first icon which enabled me to draw a square on the area of interest that I would like to point out to the children. Through this, they can also learn about the similarities and differences in the picture adding scope for the EAL learners as it is visually stimulating.
I hope this blog has been useful to you, and don"t hesitate to leave your comments below! See you soon.
Akilah .........
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