Comcen 4 Education

An interactive whiteboard is really three pieces of equipment linked together:

A computer
A digital projector
A touch-sensitive screen - the interactive whiteboard

The technology is extremely flexible. Its screen can be used to display not only computer software to a class but, with the appropriate connections, web pages and videos, whether on DVD, VHS or CD-ROM.

Interactive whiteboards can be used to deliver a wide variety of benefits to the classroom:

They provide electronically all the familiar features of a traditional classroom blackboard or roller whiteboard.

Whereas the number of pupils that can practicably be accommodated around a standard computer set-up is limited, whole classes may comfortably participate in whiteboard presentations.

Lessons can be enhanced by easily integrating video, animation, graphics, text and audio with the teacher's spoken presentation.

Material can be displayed from a number of sources, including CD-ROMs, websites, DVDs, VHS tapes or television.

Most units enable the editing of information directly during lessons and recording of any changes or additions.

Notes, diagrams and entire lessons can be saved, archived and added to the school intranet or similar centralised teaching resource.

Training
Using interactive whiteboards is a relatively simple concept, which can be easily grasped by anyone familiar with the fundamentals of computer use. It is recommended that users undertake a day or half-day orientation session to begin with, though this may be self-taught.

Software
Most educational software package can be used in conjunction with an interactive whiteboard.

Because interactive whiteboards can be used to interface with any software package, their potential for extension across the curriculum is virtually unlimited.

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	They provide electronically all the familiar features of a traditional classroom blackboard or roller whiteboard.
	Whereas the number of pupils that can practicably be accommodated around a standard computer set-up is limited, whole classes may comfortably participate in whiteboard presentations.
	Lessons can be enhanced by easily integrating video, animation, graphics, text and audio with the teacher's spoken presentation.
	Material can be displayed from a number of sources, including CD-ROMs, websites, DVDs, VHS tapes or television.
	Most units enable the editing of information directly during lessons and recording of any changes or additions.
	Notes, diagrams and entire lessons can be saved, archived and added to the school intranet or similar centralised teaching resource.