Transcript Interactive Whiteboards - Regional Support Centres (RSCs

Interactive
whiteboards
Finding and adapting resources
Intended outcomes
By the end of this session, learners will:
• Be able to identify ways to use an interactive whiteboard
in their own teaching
• Be aware of the different uses and teaching methods
• Be able to: use the SMART Board pens, keyboard and
the toolbar
• Plan effective use of whiteboards with individuals and
groups
What is an interactive whiteboard?
• A way to control your computer
from a board at the front of a
class:
– A computer connects to a
projector and to the board
– A touch on the board with
pen or finger works like a
mouse click to interact with
the computer
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What the whiteboard can offer
It motivates learners and teachers: both take part in
the lesson.
Provides access to extra resources.
Allows different abilities to work together.
Enables sharing: outcomes, knowledge and
experiences.
The use of multimedia supports more than one
learning style.
Colour, sound and video can support inclusion and
special learning needs.
Software and features
• Notebook.
• Toolbar.
• Microsoft® Applications.
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Examples of interactive
documents
• Geography
• Biology
• Anatomy
• Hospitality and catering
• Leisure and tourism euro debate
The Good Guide to Interactive
Whiteboards
The Good Guide to Interactive Whiteboards CD-ROM
gives examples of how the previous documents work
within an educational setting.
The content on the CD-ROM explores issues under
headings such as:
• Presentation
• Open practice
• Techniques for teaching and learning
Note: You will need to install the contents of the CD-ROM onto
your computer to view it.
Hands-on time
Explore the following:
• Notebook software
• Toolbar
• Text recognition
• Interactive documents
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Further information and help
• Your local RSC
• The Review Project [www.thereviewproject.org/links.htm]: Useful links
to further information and downloadable resources
• Ferl website [ferl.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?page=9]: Search the
Technology for E-Learning section for resources and information
• AClearn website [www.aclearn.net/technical/hardware/whiteboards/]
• Becta ICT Advice website [www.ictadvice.org.uk/]: Search for
information relating to purchasing and using an interactive whiteboard
Interactive
whiteboards
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