Interactive Whiteboards

1. Advantages

1.1. Assists in developing: -lifelong learners -21st century skills

1.2. Facilitates multi-sensory hands on learning: Visual/Tactile/Auditory

1.3. Enables teacher to interact with and evaluate student's learning

1.4. Computer content is replicated onto large Interactive Whiteboard screen

1.5. Transforms students learning and creativity

1.6. Caters to students diverse learning needs

2. SAMR Theoretical Framework

2.1. Substitution - Hand written creative writing task into a Microsoft word document

2.2. Augmentation - creative writing task augmented using technology

2.3. Modified - Creative writing task modified using technology

2.4. Redefine - Creative writing task redefined with technology - Visual multi media production presented on Interactive Whiteboard

3. Disadvantages

3.1. Additional/Ongoing training for teachers

3.2. Time needed to design and create materials and resources

3.3. Time needed to locate related teaching software

3.4. Expensive to purchase/maintain - around $3000

3.5. Teachers have to adjust pedagogical approach to teaching

4. 21st Century Skill Creativity

4.1. Technology inspires students creativity

4.2. IWB supports creative and diverse learning opportunities

4.3. Creativity enhances critical thinking and other 21st century skills