Interactive+Whiteboards

= What are Interactive Whiteboards? = = =
 * By N. Rosato **

Many teachers of today are teaching students, who grew up in a rapidly growing technological society, with the same techniques their teachers taught them with. There is new technology that can help teachers teach students where they can be more engaged in learning any subject. The Interactive Whiteboard is the piece of technology that can accommodate this teaching and learning structure. What is an Interactive Whiteboard? An Interactive Whiteboard, or IWB, “is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. The projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device.” []

“Promethean’s aim is to unlock the potential of human achievement in education and training at all ages around the world.” This happens by “creating, developing, supplying and supporting leading edge, interactive learning technology and encouraging the growth of the world’s largest online teaching community in this field.” Promethean is trying to improve students’ learning by engaging them with this new learning and teaching technology. It benefits not only the student but the teachers as well. []



"ease of use" video ||< [|Scholastic Resources] || [|English/Reading] [|Foreign Language] [|Math] [|Science-Biology] [|Social Studies]
 * ~ = Resources for Interactive Lesson Plans = ||~  ||~ **By B. King** ||
 * < **Title** ||< **Description** ||< ======**URL**====== ||
 * < **“Find Lesson Plans for Your SMART Board” ** ||< Browse by subject, grade, most recently downloaded, file type, and new software and content ||< [|Lesson Plans For All Sujects] ||
 * < **“Standards- Correlated Lessons” ** ||< Able to search by state standard, grade and subject ||< [|Curriculum Ideas] ||
 * < **“SMART Board Activities” ** ||< Resources for lesson ideas, interactive activites and games ||< [|Interactive Activities] ||
 * < **“Scholastic Interactive Whiteboard Lessons and Resources” ** ||< Teaching resources, a variety of student activities,
 * < **“Research Library-Search by Subject Grades K-12” ** ||< Articles of research regarding how students are learning and interacting in the classoom ||< <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">[|All Subject Resource Library]

<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">﻿ || well as reply and respond to others in order to help and brainstorm ways to use technology in the classroom ||< [|Need Help? Ask Other Teachers!] || <span style="color: #009900; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">How Interactive Whiteboards… ** <span style="color: #009900; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Improve Teacher ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Quality of Life” ** ||< An article addressing teachers and their health and how that can relate to the interactive whiteboards ||< <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">[|Relax!] ||
 * < <span style="color: #009900; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">“Communication Page for Help” ** ||< Allows teachers to post questions and ideas as
 * < <span style="color: #009900; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">“Reducing Stress in the Classroom: **

The ActivClassroom
 * By S. Terrile **

There are numerous different brands of interactive whiteboards. Many of these brands are for the use of adults and the work place. Promethean Planet is a company that has created interactive whiteboards and accessories, all for the use of the classroom. Promethean Planet calls itself “the world’s largest interactive whiteboard community.” One resource Promethean has available for the use of teachers is the ActivClassroom.

· The ActivBoard is Promethean’s version of interactive whiteboard. Promethean claims that the ActivBoard will “connect with students’ senses to create interactive learning experiences unlike any other”. Promethean offers three ranges of ActivBoard. The 300 Pro Range, 300 Range, and 100 Range. They each differ in size and what they include. If you choose to get the most basic one, you have the opportunity to upgrade and add certain programs whenever you choose to do so.
 * ActivBoard [[image:http://reflectionsav.com.au/Tempo/versions/v_rav_01/images/product_gallery/promethean/promethean_pr-iwbabd395pro-ad_p1_xl.jpg width="223" height="250" align="right"]]**

· ActivInspire is the software for the ActivBoard. Similar to a computer, it has icons and tools. ActiveInspire tries to make their tools as real as possible, and include tools such as compasses, protectors, rules, dice, and calculators. ActiveInspire includes, and lessons. It allows you to play audio and use video within lessons, and much more.
 * ActivInspire **

· ActiView is a visual presenter. It allows you to project any object onto a screen or interactive whiteboard in vivid detail. This allows students to see clearly and up close whatever is currently being discussed, such as a flower or the textbook.
 * ActiView **

<span style="font-family: Cambria,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">**ActivExpression** · ActivExpression is a hand-held device for each of the students designed to engage and involve them in the lesson. The students are able to contribute to the lesson by brainstorming, voting, and submitting ideas.

· The ActivSlate is a small touch pad that is connected with the ActivBoard. This can be used by the teacher or the students to check work, and collaborate with or support students. It can be passed around the class for everyone to have a turn and see their own work projected onto the ActivBoard.
 * [[image:http://reflectionsav.com.au/Tempo/versions/v_rav_01/images/product_gallery/promethean/i_ACTIVSLATE_p2_xl.jpg width="153" height="179" align="left"]] ActiveSlate **

· ActivArena is a dual-user functionality used for collaboration and competition. Resembling pens for a touch screen, they allow students to work together, encouraging teamwork; as well as competitions, inspiring creativity.
 * ActivArena **

· ActivSound is an audio amplification to project the teacher voice, allowing every student in the classroom to hear the lesson clearly, and eliminating strain on the teacher’s voice.
 * ActivSound **

· ActiVote allows students to participate in the lesson. Teachers can pose a question, and then let the students vote with their own, individual ActiVote and the help of the ActivBoard.
 * ActiVote **



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