Interactive whiteboard

1. Interactive whiteboard Uses And
Advantages Over Normal Chalk Board

2. INTRODUCTION
• An Interactive whiteboard (IWB) is a hardware device
that is similar to a whiteboard that is found in schools
and also in businesses.
• It transmits any information written it to a computer
or multiple computers.
• The first IWB IWBs were designed and manufactured
for use in the office.

3. IWBs For Higher Education
• It is an instructional tool that allows computer
images to be displayed on to a board using a digital
projector.
• Extremely flexible tool which can be used with both
the youngest primary school children and university
graduates.
• More cost effective than equipping an entire IT
room or every student with a laptop.

4. IWB as a pedagogical tool
• This type of tool promotes creative teaching and
motivates students into absorbing information.
• Teaching with an IWB allows lecturers to accommodate
all different style:
Tactile learners get to touch and move things around
the board. They can also make notes and highlight
elements.
• Visual learners benefit from a clear view of what is
happening on the board.
• Audio learners can participate in a class discussion.

6. Interactive Teaching
• The teacher can sit at the computer, with the
student at the white board, and the class offering
suggestions and contributing ideas.
• Teachers can transform their class room into more
productive and interactive environment by allowing
students to listen and more actively participate
instead of focusing on taking their own notes.

7. Pedagogical features of an IWB
• Any application that runs on the computer can be used
on an IWB.
Some of the tools useful for teaching at university level by using
a smart board/ IWB:
 Screen shade: it covers the screen, allowing users to
gradually reveal information to the audience.
 Spot light: to focus the attention of the audience on a
specific area of a screen.
 Magnifier: it enlarges a certain area of the screen which can
be useful when we want to show a close up of a spreadsheet
or a web address.
 Pointer: it allows to highlight key areas with a pointer.

9. Advantages and Disadvantages of
IWB
Advantages
• Improved learning
• Increased participation
• Enhanced collaboration
Disadvantages
• Good technical
knowledge
• Losing talented and
dedicated teachers
• It is very expensive

10. Class room application for using
interactive whiteboards includes:
• Multimedia lessons and presentations including
audio and video.
• Collaborative problem solving.
• Virtual field trips.
• Recorded lessons that can be used by substitute
teachers.

11. Advantages and Disadvantages of
using chalkboard over IWB
Advantages
• Inexpensive teaching
aid.
• Easy adoptable to
everyone.
• Can be used in open air
or room teaching.
Disadvantages
• Visual or virtual video
presentation is not
possible.
• It's time consuming.
• Less attractive and
appealing than IWB.

12. CONCLUSION
IWBs are effective tools for improving learning,
communication and collaboration. New emphasis on
developing 21st century skills for students, the
requirement for educator proficiency in technology,
and research documenting increased learning with
the use of interactive whiteboards have spurred its
adoption. Both the uses of traditional blackboard or
IWB is essential for teachers for better teaching.

13. Thank you