"The Wonders of Interactive Whiteboards"

"The Wonders of Interactive Whiteboards" is a great article about how interactive whiteboards in the classroom are keeping students engaged in learning. Benjamin Hazzard reflects on the frist time he saw a interactive white board as a teacher and how in "aw" he was of it. Not only was he in shock but, his talking students where so intrigued that the room be came silent. "Hazzard thought, whatever this is, it is good" The article goes on to talk about all the different options that are available for teachers with the smart technology. Hazzard is now teaching teachers how to use interactive whiteboards to their advantage in the classroom through pod-casting. Some teachers are worried about the interactive whiteboards taking over there classroom or being the only focus. But Hazzard says, "It isn't about the boards; it's about the learning that is happening. The board are a consult to the curriculum." The effects that the interactive whiteboards are having on the classroom have been nothing but good. A teacher in this article talked about how she has seen her students become more engaged in the classroom and and also wanting to help teach more. Another effect this is having in the classroom is teachers are seeing the grades of their students rise, because of being more involved in the classroom with the whiteboard. I believe that the interactive whiteboard will be a good and necessary addition to every classroom. It offers endless possibilities for teaches and keeping students engaged. It is almost a perfect match. http://firma.northwestu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ762455&site=ehost-live