They Have A Positive Impact on Student Learning and Achievement? Interactive Whiteboards By Mr Saem Mashhud Tariq.

They Have A Positive Impact on Student

Learning and Achievement?

Interactive Whiteboards

By Mr Saem Mashhud Tariq

Newsweek magazine reported that more than 70% of primary and secondary schools in the U.K. have interactive whiteboards compared to only 16% in the U.S. Not surprisingly, the majority of the research findings originate in the U.K., although recent U.S. studies report increased student engagement, school attendance, and higher test scores. Judging from recent news reports, it is likely that a portion of the new federal education stimulus funding will be invested in interactive whiteboards.

Interactive Whiteboards Enhance Classroom Instruction and Learning

Classroom applications for using interactive whiteboards include:Multimedia lessons and presentations including audio and videoCollaborative problem solvingShowcasing student projects and presentationsVirtual field tripsRecorded lessons that can be used by substitute teachersDocumentation of student achievement

Lessons are more memorable because students are more engaged and motivated. Students are

able to focus more on the learning moment rather than worry about capturing everything through note taking

Several different learning styles are accommodated when learning is delivered with an interactive whiteboard, improving chances of student retention during class

Notes generated on an interactive whiteboard can be printed or e-mailed for distribution after class, ensuring the student has good review material to support information retention

Four Main Points

Advantages of Whiteboards

Point #2. Enhancement of Learning

Point #3. Whiteboards and Student Engagement

With Whiteboards Without Whiteboards Whiteboards allow more

visual learning which to more engagement

More “hands-on” opportunities result in more student engagement

Students often are not motivated

Students can become bored and off task

There is less chances for visual and hands-on learning for students

Point #4. Student AchievementResearch shows that students have

increased attention level when interactive whiteboards are used.

Studies show that whiteboards may help increase standardized test scores.

Data shows that students who learn with a whiteboard may outperform students who do not have access to whiteboards.

CONCLUSIONS