Interactive Whiteboards

I feel that Interactive Whiteboards have a major impact on teaching. They not only change from the old basic chalkboard but they make the class more interactive. Now you do not need to just hand out worksheets to keep the children busy at their seats. You can have them come up to the board and play while you teach. The best way for children to learn is if they are comfortable and having fun, and that is exactly what an interactive whiteboard does. I did not think the technology was hard to use, but I do feel that a big "con" is that teachers may try and use the Interactive Whiteboard to much. I know it sounds crazy because I support the I.W. so much, but some teachers may just try and use the board for everything and that may delay class and suck up the teachers planning time. I think back to writing all of my science methods lesson plans and try to think how I could incorporate the solar system into my lessons. I really did enjoy one presentation in class about the solar system (I can't remember her name at this moment Sorry!!) that was wonderful. She did a great job with all the technology and I know I had a fun time relearning the solar system.