Interactive WhiteboardsPresented by: Inas El-Hajj

Hiba Kanbar Dedicated to: Dr. Badera Nakouzi

Outline:IntroductionVideoRequirements of IWBBrand names of IWBMerits of IWBLimitations of IWBConclusion

Due to the rapid spread of technology in the educational field, the world witnessed the advent of a new equipment that replaces the traditional whiteboards or flipcharts. It is the “Interactive Whiteboard” which we will focus on its benefits and limitations in the teaching-learning process.

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Brand name of IWB:

SMART Board

Active Board

Poly Vision

Mimio

Interwrite

Numonics

Starboard

eBeam

Merits of IWB :For Learners

•Provides high visual impact.•Is highly motivating.•Helps absorb information easily.•Enables the annotation of texts.•Allows the evaluation of peer’s work ( feedback).

For Teachers

•Provides opportunities for creativity.•Gives access to a broad range of multi-media resources.•Saves information for later uses.•Enables the annotation of texts.•Increases the pace of a lesson.•Enables them to have split screens for comparison.

Limitations of IWB :For Learners

•Front projection board can be obscured by users.•Fixed-height boards can be placed too high or too low.• The sunshine can reduce the visibility.

For Educators

• Technical faults•Lack of confidence•Expensive and any fault will cost.•Free-standing boards are more difficult to secure and need to be realigned every time they are moved.

Conclusion

Interactive whiteboards are: Phenomenal toolsTransform learning and instruction.Suitable for all ages and levels.Easy to use ONCE YOU KNOW HOW.

Thank you for your patience!