Having just recently had a white board installed in my class, I am amazed / fascinated with my new teaching resource. My only concern is that I need training so that I can use this resource to it’s optinum. The white board gives me so many more options in class and will definately enhance teaching and learning in my class.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I am a rather late convert to the power of Interactive electronic whiteboard. The potential of this tool is limited only to the limitations of the educator. And therein lies the rub. BUT WHAT IF… what if one could have interactive software/lessons that could be used even if the educator has a lack of will or apprehension towards IEWBoards?

Gavin = 10/10.

I want to quote Gavin : “. My only concern is that I need training so that I can use this resource to it’s optinum. The white board gives me so many more options in class and will definately enhance teaching and learning in my class.”

TRAINING is an ongoing process. Clinton enhances the notion of INTERACTIVE LESSONS. Maybe we should have a hyperink site on the Smartteach.com website to “upload” South African lessons.

Albie

Gavin, I have good news for you. The whole of the fourth term will be devoted to IWB training at your school.

What really impresses me at your school is that although the whiteboards have only been in for about a month, and the audio speakers only installed last week, every single educator has worked out how to use their IWB and everyone is already using their boards daily to run content-rich, interactive software. The truth is, you can do so much even BEFORE receiving training, if you already know how to use a computer. I am so encouraged when I see teachers at your school helping each other and giving each other tips on new functions they have discovered on their IWBs. With this kind of positive and collaborative attitude you are all going to achieve great things!

It’s true what your new school signboard says – you are a “Community School of Excellence!” Have fun with your IWB!

Gavin, how about a training conference for the five schools in our area? A time when we can focus exclusively on IWB training and the skills to deliver curriculum effectively. I hear you. Unless we give adequate training we may miss a great opportunity to revitalize teaching and learning.

At the recent SAHISA principals conference I sat watching one of the IWB vendors demonstrating the Smart Board to a principal from a school in KZN.
At the end of the presentation the principal (who also teaches IT at this rather prominent and respected school) said and I quote, ‘everything you have showed me I do with software, a PC and a DVP, why do I need the IAWB?’
The presenter was dumbstruck and did not know how to answer!
Is the R24,000 justifiable? Or can a good teacher do virtually as much with the software, PC and DVP – all of which are needed to run an IAWB anyway?

I need to set the record straight – my previous posting was not intended to discredit the brand Smart Board nor any of it’s vendors or proponents. I apologise to anyone who may feel offended.
The IAWB could have been any other brand, and the intention of the posting was to allow the proponents of IAWB’s an opportunity to point out the advantage of the IAWB over a PC, software and a DVP.
Afterall, the question raised by the blog is ‘Is an IAWB just a flippery?’

Would you tell me how to pass blog on this website ? Many thanks .

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