Projects

Interactive Whiteboards

HEA SIF 2 Funding under the Enhancement of Learning strand has been used to purchase Interactive Whiteboards in 6 Campus Buildings. For further information and training contact the LTTC.

Why Are Interactive Whiteboards Effective In Teaching & Learning?

Interactive Whiteboards can be used to display something on a screen or allow user interaction via means of 'digital pointers'
They can be used to capture classroom based discussions, and allow flexibility in terms of using software specific to mind mapping or digital flipcharts and using the connectivity of a computer they allow information displayed to be saved and modified at a later date, or printed for the class convenience

Training in DIT

Check the workshops schedule for details of forthcoming training sessions.

Click here to Watch a video of a Training Session

Further Information and Tips

The following links point towards further information sources and tips about the use of Interactive Whiteboards:

• SmartBoard Training Tutorials. These animated Two-Minute Tutorials will help you get started with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
• Interactive whiteboards in Irish schools

• Getting the most from your interactive whiteboard - This thirty six page document is aimed at teachers and management within primary schools and provides information in the following areas: Practical information and advice, How it can benefit teaching and learning, Examples of uses and case studies, Research based on evidence about the benefits of their use.

• How To Create a Whiteboard Lesson (FLV Format 00:14:00) - Teachers TV video tutorial.

• TeacherNet: Interactive Whiteboards - a series of general and practical information on interactive whiteboards covering areas such as what are they and how they can help teach within the classroom.

• Keele University (UK) have undertaken research into the effectiveness of interactive whiteboards.  To find out more click here:  Education at Keele