When it comes to interactive whiteboards (IWB), nearly
everybody has heard a horror story. You know, like the one about some ignorant
teacher who grabbed the nearest magic marker and began scribbling a lesson all
over that inviting, shiny surface.
Using
IWB as mere dry erase boards may be an obvious misuse, but it is by no means
the only one. These “worst practices” generally stem from failing to understand
what whiteboards can really do in the classroom. T.H.E. Journal asked several educational technology leaders to share
some common “don’ts” for teachers using an IWB. Here are the top 10.
1) Don’t Write on It With markers
IWB get used as presentation boards all too often, noted
Betsy Jones, technology trainer at Knox County Schools(TN). Jones divides her time between 90 school facilities
in the course of a year. In defense of her teachers, Jones says that the
teachers who write on IWBs tend to be guests in the school. Still, it
happens often enough.
Teacher
prefers to write on IWB with markers,as they like the “Simple” experiences.They
only simply use simple markers writing some simple words on the simple
whiteboard,simple answers we can get.Capacitive IWB is committed to make our
clients feel simple.Any objects on the board will not affect the writing.You
just place a model on the whiteboard,and draw complex lines along the edge.So
simple!
2) Don’t Just
Use It as a Projector Screen
An all-too-common mistake with IWB is think of them as projection screen, said Torres.
When Durango purchased its first IWBs, they were still novelties. Training was
minimal, so teachers had to figure the devices out for themselves in many
cases. Torres recalled an early adopter who went with Plan B: using the board
as a screen for her overhead projector. The district has since put a lot of
emphasis into training and staffing, and purchased many more boards, including
models from.
Why teacher always be accustomed to use interactive
whiteboard as a projector for presentation,not a teaching tools.Maybe some complicated operation matters bother them.Such as they should
install some unnecessary software to start touch functions.INTECHcapacitive
supports popular multi-touch system.You can use multi-touch functions with any
additional software,such as move,zoom out the pics and so on.
3)
Don’t Put Post-its on the IWB
Even if teachers know better than to write on their IWB, they don’t always know to keep everything else
off, according to Jones. She said some teachers tape all kinds of papers and
notes around the perimeter of their IWBs, turning them into makeshift bulletin
boards. Knox County Schools countered such behavior with a three-hour class
that all teachers are now required to take. It covers the technology behind the
board, as well as desired behaviors in front of it.
INTECH Capacitive interactive whiteboard solved teacher’s
problem.8G space storage into the IWB,When teachers want to write down some
important informations,it is no need for them to look for papers.they can creat
a txt files,stored their messages into IWB.Sosimple!When they start IWB next
time,it is easy for them to find the messages.
4) Don’t Make It a Teacher-Only
Tool
According to Torres, “One of the biggest mistakes I have
seen is when teachers look at the technology tools as teacher tools only. Make
the students a part of the process. Tell them, ‘These are your tools, use
them.’ ” Torres encourages teachers to introduce a lesson on the IWB—and then
get out of the way and turn the board over to students immediately to do the
lesson work. To help get the message across, Durango
School District has established a program to ensure that each teacher with an
interactive board knows how to use it in a way that truly engages students.
IWB not a Teacher-Only Tool.The most difference between
common whiteboard and IWB is interactive motions allowed.So if use IWB as
teacher’s tools.that’s a pity.Capacitive interactive whiteboard live for more
interactive,10-users writing make teacher more likely sharing their minds to
his or her students.Teacher and student can enjoy the fun of writing and
interactive at the same time.
5) Don’t Use
It in Isolation
“Just putting IWB in the hands of a teacher doesn’t make for a good
teacher,” Prull said. He recommended integrating various classrooms together so
that different groups of students can access the same material in a
collaborative manner. Lessons should actively engage students and take full
advantage of the functions on the board. And every lesson plan should consider
how the IWB can expand and enhance the day’s work.
Interacitive whiteboard makes our class more actively,but
sometimes they are regards as an isolation.Some IWB restricted by
functions,they could not support other exteral equipment.INTECH is not,it
supports writing tablets,voting systems connecting to whiteboard.So convinient
exsistance!At least,I love this design.
If you want to learn more about
Capacitive interactive whiteboard,please visit www.cnintech.com.
