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:
- improving understanding of new concepts
- increasing pupil motivation and involvement
- 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.
These are no longer available to order but you can still view or download pdfs.
- Art and design
- Citizenship
- Design and technology — sorry, not available
- English
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- Mathematics
- MFL
- Music
- PE
- RE
Find out more how interactive whiteboards can help enhance your teaching by downloading these guides:
Health and safety when using projectors (such as with interactive whiteboards)
What is it? All projectors, such as those used with interactive whiteboards, have the potential to cause eye damage if misused. Simple guidelines should therefore be followed to ensure safety in the classroom.
How can it help? Encourages understanding and safe use of computer projectors and interactive whiteboards in the classroom.
- Guidelines on the safe use of computer projectors have been produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- See the Becta website for information on the safe installation of ICT, including interactive whiteboards.
Last updated: 28 September 2009
