Interactive whiteboards are now well established as an effective tool in the classroom. High resolutions and LED backlights make for engaging presentations, and features like touchscreen controls and electronic pens make the experience interactive and even more beneficial.
What are the benefits?
There's no question that lessons presented via interactive whiteboards are more interesting than traditional passive reading or viewing experiences. But are there direct benefits for the students? The answer is yes. When combined with proven teaching methods and lesson planning, teachers see improvements like:
- Increased enthusiasm among students for the presented subject matter.
- Increased student involvement, including among students who were previously reluctant to participate.
- Access to more exciting content for lesson planning and presentations.
- Improved comprehension of the content material.
- Overall improved achievement among students in classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Get more from your experience.
Has your experience with interactive whiteboards delivered the benefits you anticipated? Experienced teachers have discovered some suggestions that may help you get more from your presentations.
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Take your time. Digital flipcharts and video presentations from sources like Google Earth have nearly unlimited potential. The downside comes when enthusiasm for the vast amount of content results in too much information in one lesson. Suggestions include paring down visuals to the most important information and stopping throughout the presentation to give students time to process and discuss the material.
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Use reinforcement features to your advantage. Virtual applause is a favorite feature, and using it when a student responds with a correct answer is nearly always a positive experience. Teachers discovered that stopping to discuss answers with the entire class rather than just high-fiving the correct answer provided improved comprehensive for more students.
Interactive whiteboards have amazing potential to enhance learning in your classroom. For a demonstration, contact us at American Business Equipment today!