I.W.B

Interactive White Boards (I.W.Bs) is a touch-sensitive whiteboard which allows teachers and children to participate interactively in activities projected onto it from a data projector connected to a computer.They can have a positive effect on teaching and learning in all subject areas. As with ICT more generally, the impact on teaching and learning is dependant on how successfully they are integrated into classroom practice. However in terms of health and safety there are a few issues that are being addressed with new equipment. The main one being the projector light as it can cause sight damage.

Here is a photo of an IWB being used in a science lesson, to enhance the learning of the parts of a flower. 

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In my experience every school I have been to have had an IWB in their classroom. It is clearly becoming a major part of the classroom resources. It is also clear that children really enjoy using the IWB esepcially if they can come up to the board and be interactivly involved. The only possible negative I have experienced when teaching is getting to grips with the technology and being preapred if it doesnt work 100%. The DfES has been encouraging the use of interactive whiteboards in schools. Interactive whiteboards are an effective teaching aid which can engage and excite children of all ages and abilities across the curriculum." In recent years the government has invested heavily in this new technology.

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