They Have A Positive Impact on Student Learning and Achievement? Interactive Whiteboards By Mr Saem Mashhud Tariq
Jan 13, 2016
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