Friday, March 4, 2011

Interactive Whiteboard - Helpful Resources

Interactive Whiteboard Resources are also called as IWB resources. A computer is connected to the big white board which reflects the computer content to the classroom. The visual content is used along with the voice which makes it easier to understand and concentrate.

The IWBs are helpful as they can be used to show all the content that we see on a computer in a zoomed or larger view. This enhances the classroom by adding more interest through videos, images, animations and three dimensional views. They can be used or operated with the help of a keyboard, mouse or even a remote control. Due to its multipurpose capability, these resources are widely used not only in the schools, colleges and educational institutes but also in studios, organisations and company board meetings.

Many websites offer special lesson packs which are designed to use with the Interactive Whiteboards. Games, quizzes, assignments and questionnaires are all handy with the pack to make them more precise and useful. Teachers can make a great customised lesson pack by adding self experience to these free online resources.

The simplest part is the installation of the IWBs which doesn't require a special skill or training. The main thing that you need is an Operating System in any form not necessarily it should be a personal computer. Then it is an individual decision or available technology that it can be connected wired or wireless. Bluetooth is the best option and is widely used everywhere. The screen or font size can be adjusted as per the requirement and depending on the size of the classroom and number of people. You have all the required setting options and controls to make the screen clearer.
The future of Interactive Whiteboards look very good and many new things are added to improve the functionality and help improve the classroom technology.

If you are looking for a wide range of Free Teacher Resources, please check out the Promethean Planet website. Teaching resources, teaching software and Interactive Whiteboard Resources are available.

The Promethean Planet site also contains a huge range of Free Teaching resources.

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