Charmaine Friels presentation

1. Fundamental elements of quality, interactive whiteboard lessons Presenter: Charmaine Friel MD Sherston-Sheshani, primary school teacher (20 yrs); teacher development and training Computer Room 3CPC Wed 6 July: 15.30 – 17.30

8. Teach new concepts in a lively, engaging and interactive way

9. Consolidate/ revise concepts and skills

10. Assess learner progress

11. Diagnose possible remedial problems

14. Interactive whiteboard units which turn a normal whiteboard or smooth white surface into an interactive whiteboard do the same as interactive whiteboards which are installed on a wall. TRUE

16. BE AWARE: More expensive does not necessarily mean better, but be alert to “cheap” solutions that don’t deliver what is promised. Check the footprint / presence of the product in SA schools.

17. ENSURE: That your educators are ready and confident to use the technology. If not, put structures in place to correct it.

18. ENSURE: That you have structures in place to sustain optimal use of the technology.

21. What is included in the price?

22. What is the warranty period?

23. What are the installation costs?

24. If you have technical/ hardware problems, do you have to call technicians to come to your school or does the supplier have a swap out policy?

25. Is the lesson creation software powerful and easy to use? Has the software been designed with education in mind?

26. Does your school pay for software updates/ annual fees?

28. Is there free online training for teachers?

29. Does the supplier supply resources, lessons etc when you purchase the unit?

30. What other resources are available for use with the board/ unit?

31. Is there a robust, relevant education community that teachers can tap into to download lessons, galleries and links? Are South African lessons available?

32. Is there online technical, professional support with regards to assistance with improving on or enhancing the quality of lessons created by your teachers?

33. How many SA schools are using the product?

35. Thank you for your time! Please visit the Sherston-Sheshani and BDC stands in classroom E4 and E8 to see interactive technology at its best!