Interactive Whiteboards Making Learning Easier and More Fun
Interactive Whiteboards Making Learning Easier and More Fun
Gone are the days where blackboards and chalk were the way that teachers communicated with the students as times have changed and schools have looked to ensure they are up to date with the latest technologies. The thing with blackboards and chalk is that you were constantly having to reorder more as they would break so although interactive whiteboards are a considerably more expensive to install, they often prove to be beneficial in the long run. In truth though, these interactive boards are much better for learning.
The IWB's (Interactive White Board) that are now available offer great image quality as well as video and audio settings that mean teaching methods can evolve with the times. Nobody is going to learn when a teacher just reads from a book all lesson then sets some homework, children need to be involved in the learning process and having interactive options available allows them to see real life examples and in reality, the same applies for the older generation in universities as seeing examples and video on screen can help you understand the complexities of a subject much better.
The other issue with the old fashioned methods of writing with chalk is that some teachers' handwriting may be difficult to read which is not going to helpful for learning purposes. As the IWB's come equipped with the latest technology, you can hook them up to the computer and make sure that all the important information that the students need to note down is clear and precise. So if you see a website that may be of interest or a video that would help explain a particular process, then you can project whatever it is from the computer on to the board. This all helps students understand and learn about a certain subject much better and they can also enjoy learning as you can get them involved.
The combination of whiteboard, power of a computer and front projection means that every teaching establishment should have one in their classrooms. From all levels of learning from learning your alphabet to earning your degree at university, you want to be taught in the best possible way and the way of the world now and the increasing levels of technology is going to benefit all students of all ages as they can now make the most of these excellent pieces of technology that will allow them to get a better understanding of a subject thanks to the interactive qualities of the IWB.