Integration Ideasfor Using

Interactive Whiteboards

Lauren FeePeggy Whyte

ITSCOInstructional Technology Services of Central Ohio

A Quick Technical Overview Dry-erase whiteboard writing surface Can electronically capture writing Requires a computer Many allow interaction with projected

computer image

A Quick Classroom Overview Replace chalkboards/traditional

whiteboards Showcasing student work Can be connected to VCR or DVD player Student interactive Save class notes

Notebook Software

Create/Save Notes, Drawings, etc. Access thousands of free

Images and templates Interactive/educational content Advanced drawing tools

Easy-to-use interface

Integration Ideas

Strategies for InteractiveTeaching & Learning

Enhancing Class Discussions Modeling Demonstrating Annotating

Enhancing Class Discussion Images as a stimulus for discussion

ex. frog’s life cycle Brainstorming ex. Inspiration Sorting Disclosure exercises ex. number lines Ask the right questions

Modeling

Model a skill or concept ex. dissection, virtual lab

Create a your own notebook template Record your notes on the board

ex. math problem, diagram, outline

Demonstrating/Annotating

Teaching a new concept or skill ex. haiku

Peer teaching Annotate with additional information &

notes

Collaboration

Collaborative writing

ex. notebook, blogs, wikis Create new notebook template with class Group problem solving

ex. perimeter activity

Mimio Notebook Software Create, organize and save notes, drawings

and screen captures. Record Mode Mimio Gallery Mimio Recorder

Curriculum Resources and Ideas

Math

Build graphs Explore patterns Equivalent fractions Percentages Time

Science

Explore habitats, landforms, etc. Compare characteristics and properties (ex.

rocks/minerals, plant/animal cells ) Conduct a dissection (ex. owl pellet) Explore science visuals and processes (ex. cell

parts, electrical circuit, life cycle, water cycle) Explore solar system Go on virtual field trips (ex. Google Earth) Record science data (ex.wind, temperature, etc.)

Social Studies Build timelines Compare time periods, groups, and civilizations Compare political parties Examine primary resource materials Label maps Identify branches of government Show development of cities, movement of people

developments of products (ex. food from farm to city) Take virtual field trips

Communication Arts

Check authenticity of a website Explore editing and proofreading marks Highlight words in sentences and paragraphs -

use online literature Use highlighter tool to show parts of speech Use a story starter (1, 2); write a class story Show a book cover for predicting and analysis

Just a Few Web Sites to Bookmark

Whiteboard links SMART - Education Starter Activity from Eduscape National Whiteboard Network Whiteboard bookmarks Whiteboard wiki Electronic Whiteboard SMARTboard Lessons Podcast

Bibliography

Lamb, Annette. "Engaging Learners the SMARTboard Way." Eduscape: A Site for Lifelong Learners. Eduscapes. 04 Apr. 2006 <http://www.eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/>.

"SMART Education." SMART Technologies, Inc.. SMART Technologies. 04 Apr. 2006 <http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-us/>.

Whalley, John. "Ferl - Teaching Interactively with Electronic Whiteboards." Ferl. 16 Nov 2004. Ferl. 04 Apr. 2006 <http://ferl.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=8224>.