The Interactive Whiteboard

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Remember these?

Remember these?

Remember these?

Remember these?

Here it is…

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A CURRENT FAD OR MOTIVATIONAL TOOL??

The Interactive Whiteboard

Current claims…

Classroom learning is enhanced when visuals are involved1

Current claims…

Classroom learning is enhanced when visuals are involved1

The IWB allows teachers to create material in advance, quickly retrieve information, and save information for later use6

Current claims…

Classroom learning is enhanced when visuals are involved1

The IWB allows teachers to create material in advance, quickly retrieve information, and save information for later use6

The technological capabilities of the software are compelling to students and draw them into the lesson9

Current claims…

Classroom learning is enhanced when visuals are involved1

The IWB allows teachers to create material in advance, quickly retrieve information, and save information for later use6

The technological capabilities of the software are compelling to students and draw them into the lesson9

The use of colors and visuals help the students focus on the lesson and on the teacher presenting it5

Current claims…

Classroom learning is enhanced when visuals are involved1

The IWB allows teachers to create material in advance, quickly retrieve information, and save information for later use6

The technological capabilities of the software are compelling to students and draw them into the lesson9

The use of colors and visuals help the students focus on the lesson and on the teacher presenting it5

The interactive whiteboard (IWB) promotes student interest, sustains concentration, and learn more effectively3

What it can do…

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What it can do…

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What it can do…

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Sources: 3, 4, & 8

But just how true is it??

Problems with current studies Too short

But just how true is it??

Problems with current studies Too short Did not focus on long term effects on student learning

But just how true is it??

Problems with current studies Too short Did not focus on long term effects on student learning Focused heavily on the teacher

Sources: 2, 6, 7, & 9

Something to think about…

Whole-class discussion

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Sources: 5, 6, & 10

Something to think about…

Passive learning

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Source: 5

Something to think about…

Teacher reliance on technology

Source: 4

With that in mind…

There are three different teaching styles that involve the IWB Supported didactic

With that in mind…

There are three different teaching styles that involve the IWB Supported didactic Interactive

With that in mind…

There are three different teaching styles that involve the IWB Supported didactic Interactive Enhanced interactivity

Source: 3

The teacher not the technology…

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Source: 1, 2, 3, 6, & 10

What do teacher’s need?

Hands on lessons training

Continual technical support

Source: 8

Overall conclusion…

A CURRENT FAD OR MOTIVATIONAL TOOL??

The Interactive Whiteboard

Final Thoughts…

References

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10.1080/17439880802497008 3 Glover, D., Miller, D., Averis, D., & Door, V. (March 2007). The evolution of an effective pedagogy for teachers using the interactive whiteboard in mathematics and modern languages: An empirical analysis from the

secondary sector. Learning, Media and Technology, 32(1), 5-20. doi: 10.1080/17439880601141146 4 Gray, G., Hagger-Vaughan, L., Pilkington, R., & Tomkins, S. A. (2005). The pros and cons of interactive whiteboards in relation to the key stage 3 strategy and framework. Language Learning Journal, 32, 38-44. 5 Holmes, K. (2009). Planning to teach with digital tools: Introducing the interactive whiteboard to pre- service secondary mathematics teachers. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(3), 351-365. Retrieved from

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8 Miller, D., & Glover, D. (September 2007). Into the unknown: The professional development induction experience of secondary mathematics teachers using interactive whiteboard technology. Learning, Media and Technology,

32(3), 319-331. doi: 10.1080/17439880701511156 9 Torff, B., & Tirotta, R. (2009). Interactive whiteboards produce small gains in elementary students’ self- reported motivation in mathematics. Computers & Education, 54, 379-383. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2009.08.019 10 Wood, R., & Ashfield, J. (2008). The use of the interactive whiteboard for creative teaching and learning in literacy and mathematics: A case study. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39(1), 84-96. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-

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