Interactive Whiteboards | Geography & History

The IWB is a fantastic tool which can provide great opportunities for enhancing classroom learning. It is enormously engaging for both teachers and students alike. From its simplest function, as a touch-screen "whiteboard" operated with the tip of a finger, you can use it to practice diagrams, symbols and make illustrations. Among its most useful applications is in annotating maps, diagrams and images. In Geography, using a world map, students can practice placing the equator, plot the locations of active volcanoes or colour code the nations of the British Commonwealth. Among its most exciting other functions is the spotlight. A particularly good use for this is when examining the extraordinarily detailed Bayeaux Tapestry in History. The tapestry has so much detail, but placing the spotlight on the focus of the moment allows students to concentrate on exactly what is being discussed. Students love to 'play' on the whiteboard and really enjoy this new way of learning.

If you would like assistance or further information about using IWBs in the School, please don't hesitate to speak to Mark.

Mark Dolbel