Classroom 2.0
Interactive Whiteboards
An interactive whiteboard (IWB) is a large display that connects to a computer and a projector. It is usually posted on the wall or a large floor stand. The projector displays what is on the computer’s desktop. Users can control the computer using a pen, a finger, or something along those lines.
The first thread that I followed was titled, “Are interactive whiteboards necessary?” In Mike’s opinion, the author, he does not see the need for an interactive whiteboard after using tools such as a projector, and a wireless drawing pad. Other minor tools he had used in the classroom are: Sketchcast, imagination Cubed and mu blog. He explains how these tools are significantly less money.
The second link that I followed was, “Interactive Whiteboards vs. Wireless Slates.” The question she proposed was, should classrooms be equipped with a projector and an interactive whiteboard or just a projector and a wireless slate. The best response that I read said that both would be beneficial with the right professional development. The only downside to using the slates is that they tend to become a teacher-focused tool instead of a student focused tool. Basically it said that it depends on the factuality and their training and abilities.
Woah! sooo cool! it's so cool to think that students can learn to make books. With this they can revise thier work like in google docs. i think i like this idea!!
ReplyDeleteStorymash sounds like a great tool for students to use their creativity and imagination. I believe that students can collaborate with each other and create a classroom book with the Storymash tool.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the part about group work and creativity. Students can create a piece of work using all their minds. I would like to see how younger children used this, with their over active imaginations!
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