Interactive Whiteboard Presentation (3)

Interactive Whiteboards: Can YOU use them in YOUR classroom?:

Interactive Whiteboards: Can YOU use them in YOUR classroom? Presented by Morgan Whiston  Please Click on the icon in the bottom left corner to hear audio! Go on give it a go now!

What do teachers think?:

What do teachers think? Teachers described technology as: Inspiring Flexible Imaginative Colourful Interactive Confident Bright Attractive

What do I need to get started?:

What do I need to get started? All you need is: A computer A data projector An Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Software to link the equipment together

Why Interactive Whiteboards?:

Why Interactive Whiteboards? Across the world 750 000 Interactive Whiteboards installed in classrooms, over 3 million were forecasted to be installed by 2010 (White, 2007) ICT’s integral part of each student’s life, need to examine their use in the classroom Imperative to prepare students for future knowledge-based society

Are they a viable tool in teaching for the future?:

Are they a viable tool in teaching for the future? While the implementation of Interactive Whiteboards is a positive step towards the integration of ICT, teacher professional development is necessary to fully transform learning

Increased student engagement:

Increased student engagement “Almost universally enthusiastic about using the board” (White, 2007) Consistently attentive throughout the lesson (White, 2007) More ‘stable’ , calmer and more well-organised in their work ( Stafrace , 2009) Recognised the improvement in their own learning (White, 2007)

Preparing students for the future:

Preparing students for the future Integrate ICT teaching into other KLAs, so that students are able to see the practical uses of ICT Students are learning “valuable (ICT) skills alongside traditional subject content” ( Galea , 2008)

More effective and efficient in teaching and learning:

More effective and efficient in teaching and learning “Seamless nature” of teaching Increased teacher mobility Interact with students on one-to-one basis Improved lesson pace

Increased accountability for all teachers:

Increased accountability for all teachers Teachers felt confident to: Show lessons created Show lesson sequencing Show completed lessons Show lesson outcomes

Teaching a diverse range of students:

Teaching a diverse range of students 58.8% of students achieved increased learning outcomes 42.5% of boys and 39.3% of girls showed increased learning outcomes 45.2% of Non-English Speaking Backgrounds showed increases in English Language skills 60.9% of students with learning difficulties showed improvements

Lack of school funding:

Lack of school funding High installation and start-up costs School budgets stretched to include ICT Will “Education Revolution” have an impact?

Lack of Professional Development:

Lack of Professional Development Necessary for continued use ( Ratshitanga , 2008) Crucial in learning stages (Quinn, 2009) and in designing resources and demonstrating teaching strategies (White, 2007) Important to meet and exchange ideas (White, 2007)

Where can we use them?:

Where can we use them? Interactive Whiteboards are: Flexible, used in number of ways Up the front, used with whole class At the back, small groups or independent use Cater for Visual/Auditory/Kinaesthetic learners Beneficial for students with learning difficulties

Where can we use them?:

Where can we use them? Avoid getting stuck into routine of arbitrary uses for IWB, teacher exploration necessary as technology keeps evolving Ensure lessons are well-prepared and IWB is being used to enhance lesson, not for the sake of using ICT

Pedagogical Approaches:

Pedagogical Approaches Whole Class interaction Display subject related materials Questioning Organisational Tool

Whole Class Interaction…:

Whole Class Interaction… Discussions & Exercises/Activities Allows students to draw on prior knowledge. Allows teacher to gage level of understanding Students feel strong sense of connectedness, relevance and ownership.

Display subject related materials…:

Display subject related materials… Display subject related images: Ease - no searching through libraries as source may not be available or accurate Watch educational videos: Exciting component to learning Student retention of information is increased

Questioning:

Questioning Introductory component of lesson or unit Viewing many sources related to topic provides a rich and engaging introduction Identifies the knowledge level of students

Organisational Tool:

Organisational Tool Storage of pre planned lessons Save the day’s work Save/Revisit Morning role

How are they best used?:

How are they best used? Factors that need to be considered: Desk position Behavioural issues Height of student Impairments

Are there any legal or ethical implications?:

Are there any legal or ethical implications? Legal Considerations: Privacy of students – photos etc Correct use of sources – text, video & internet Copy Right

Are there any legal or ethical implications?:

Are there any legal or ethical implications? Ethical considerations: Socio-economic factors Modifications for students who do not have access to technology at home Health & Safety Correct lighting Assess curtains/lighting

What KLA can they be used for?:

What KLA can they be used for? Can be used in ANY curriculum area! Ability to digitally demonstrate abstract concepts particularly useful for Science and Maths Creating and storing KWL charts as state and end of any unit of study Use in conjunction with Movie Maker, PowerPoint, Photo Story for English/SOSE

For more information::

For more information: Moss, G., Jewitt , C., Levaaic , R., Armstrong, V., Cardini , A. & Castle, F. (2007). The interactive whiteboards, pedagogy and pupil performance evaluation: An evaluation of the schools whiteboard expansion (SWE) project: London challenge (Research Report No. 186). Retrieved from University of London, Institute of Education : http://www.dscf.gov.uk.research/data/uploadfiles/rr816.pdf Smart Technologies Inc. (2007). Curl Curl North Primary School: Case Study. Retrieved March 11, 2011 from http://education.smarttech.com/NR/rdonlyres/B44BB047-96E6BDF9EB55/0/INT710CurlCurlNorthPrimarySchoolAustraliaCaseStudyREV0Press.pdf Smart Technologies Inc. (2009). The Truth About Interactive Whiteboard Durability. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://www2.smarttech.com/NR/rdonlyres/E158342E-59E5-40C1-A036-E394BB498D9A/0/whitepaper_durability.pdf White, K. (2007). Interactive whiteboard trial, South Western Sydney region: A report. Retrieved from New South Wales , Department of Education and Training: http://www.cli.new.edu.au/cli/files/interactive_whiteboard_trial_easiteach.pdf Stafrace , D. (2009). Learning to use Interactive Whiteboards. Retrieved March 3 , 2010 from The Australian National Schools Network: http://www.ansn.edu.au/snapshot_no_1_2009_dean_stafrace_vic_on_learning_to_use_interactive_whiteboards Quinn, A. (2008). Learning to use Interactive Whiteboards. Retrieved March 6, 2011 from The Australian National Schools Network: http://www.ansn.edu.au/snapshot_no_2_2009_adria_quinn_vic_on_learning_to_use_interactive_whiteboards Ratshitanga , N. (2008). Benefits and Challenges that Accompany Successful Integration and Implementation of ICT in Teaching and Learning. Retrieved March 4, 2011 from http://74.125.153.132/search?q=cache:w6gUzrpOYYYJ:www.conf2008.school.za/presentationdata/104/ICT%2520Benefits%2520and%2520and%2520Challenges.ppt+BENEFITS+AND+CHALLENGES+THAT+ACCOMPANY+SUCCESSFUL+INTEGRATION+AND+IMPLEMENTATION+OF+ICT+IN+TEACHING+AND+LEARNING&cd=1&hl=en%ct=clnk&gl=au Galea , C. (2008). Teaching and Learning with ICT. Retrieved March 4, 2011 from Holmes, K. (2009). Planning to teach with digital tools: Introducing the interactive whiteboard to pre-service secondary mathematics teachers. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(3), 351-365) Marzano , R. (2009). Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards. Educational Leadership Journal , 67(3), 80-82. Schuck , S., & Kearney, M. (2007). Exploring Pedagogy with Interactive Whiteboards, University of Technology, Sydney, April 2007. Zevenbergen , R., & Lerman , S. (2008). Learning Environments Using Interactive Whiteboards: New Learning Spaces or Reproduction of Old Technologies? Mathematics Education Research Journal, 20(1), 108–126. All Pictures retrieved from Google Images: http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://bp2.blogger.com