subject: Uses Of Electronic Whiteboard [print this page] In a classroom, a whiteboard can be used to write notes or draw or elaborate the information taken from PC through the USB after highlighting by electronic pen. Some new models have the option of using wirelessly through a Bluetooth to communicate. The new software can be easily taught through these means as PC can be connected and the tutor can work on the PC which can be seen by the students on the interactive whiteboard. Students can be taught any various kinds of subjects more effectively through these means e.g., mathematical skills, grammar, geography (As the built-in maps are available). Nowadays it is being used to teach deaf or other special children. As the presentations can be made as colorful as required, it can generally be attractive for all age groups and the texts can be illustrated through pictures that can make the data and other tedious information or lessons rather riveting and easily comprehensible.
If the projector is attached to the electronic copyboard then DVD Players can also be attached with them and videos can be watched on the Electronic whiteboard. Students can also present projects on whiteboards without using keyboard which can help them in focusing.
An electronic copyboard option is available that does not need a computer or projector rather information written on the board can be saved to a memory card. The participators in the conference halls, meeting rooms or other classrooms where they have to take a lots of notes, electronic whiteboards come in handy as everything written on boards can be printed as it is or saved so the total focus of participants is geared towards listening and understanding than to waste time in scribbling and making notes for later use. Even the people who could not manage to take the class or attend a meeting can use the same notes that are rather easy to understand and compensate for the absence.
Interactive whiteboards, copyboards can also be very useful for use in meeting rooms especially in case of video conferencing. As even if the participants are remotely present, the interactive tools used in whiteboard technology make the experience as good as the actual presence which would have taken a lot of resources utilization. And all this is attainable at a lesser cost and without any hassle to leave your place and travel all the way to attend the meeting or conference. The more creative input is required, the more necessary this option becomes.
Interactive electronic Copyboard can also be used in high security environment where sensitive information is to be disseminated, for example, in case of Government organizations or Military. The information provision can be very quick as well as comprehensible at the same time so the best use of whiteboards can be made.
