Interactive whiteboards
What are they? An interactive whiteboard is a surface onto which
a computer screen can be displayed, via a projector. It is
touch-sensitive and lets you use a pen on it (or in some cases a finger) to act
like a mouse, controlling the computer from the board itself. Changes made
to information projected onto the whiteboard are transferred to the computer
and can be saved and retrieved in future lessons. Whiteboards can
help you deliver exciting and engaging lessons to children of all ages and
abilities. You can deliver lessons interactively using a variety of
methods including video clips, the internet, interactive presentations and
colour visuals.
How can they help? Interactive whiteboards have the potential to improve teaching and learning by:
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Improving understanding of new concepts
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Increasing pupil motivation and involvement
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Improving planning, pace and flow of lessons
Using Interactive Whiteboards in Subject Teaching
A series of booklets to help you take the first steps in using an interactive whiteboard to support your subject teaching. Each booklet focuses on a particular subject and is clear and easy to follow, with practical advice and information.
Sorry, these are no longer available to order but you can still view or download pdfs. Just click on the relevant link below:
Design & Technology — sorry, not available
English — view pdf here
Mathematics — view pdf here
Science - view pdf here
Find out more how interactive whiteboards can help enhance your teaching by downloading these guides:
Funding
From 2006-07 there are new school funding arrangements. The capital element of
Grant 31a is now merged with Devolved Formula Capital providing
schools with one single source of devolved, formula-based capital funding for
ICT equipment, buildings and grounds. In addition, from April 2004, schools
have been able to use Devolved Formula Capital funding to purchase ICT
infrastructure and equipment, including interactive whiteboards.
Details of these Grants and how to make the most effective use of the funding can be found in Learning Teaching and Managing with ICT: Funding Guidance for Schools and Local Authorites 2006-2007.
See also Funding for more information on the changes.
Find out how to get the most out of using interactive whiteboards.
Find out about the Primary National Whiteboard Network.
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