Interactive Whiteboards Research

In the article, it first starts out talking about the benefits of having an interactive whiteboard. This includes the ability to highlight, drag and drop, coloring, and annotating information. If one were to use common sense, then one would assume that the boards would work great at increasing test scores and overall achievement. However, it says that when examined while the boards do show a positive correlation between the boards and student achievement, it is based on the amount of time spent with the board. The positive correlation only applied to students of average or above average ability. I would be concerned that by using the boards children of lower ability would not get the very necessary person to person contact that they need.

The article did go on to say that some teachers had better results when old-fashioned teaching compared to using the IWB. The reasons for this though were that they were using the boards incorrectly. As a teacher, I have been given tons of resources and need to utilize them all. The IWB's may not be the resource to use in all subjects with every class but knowing when and how to use it is key. This class is teaching me key skills to be able to proficiently use the IWB's and help my class advance as technology advances.