May 2005 — Applications
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Interactive Whiteboard System Drives Increased Achievement at Texas School for the Deaf
The teacher indicated that the students were less enthused with the learning process before the interactive whiteboard system was integrated into the science curriculum. Now she says all of her students are more motivated, drawn in, and even inspired by the delivery of truly interactive material that allows them to work as a group and excel individually.
In addition, a second-grade teacher used the ACTIVboard to introduce animal groups to her class. She said the colorful graphics and pictures included in the software, as well as those accessible on the Internet, helped bring her lesson alive. First, she had her students group the animal pictures under the correct heading — mammal, bird or reptile. Later, they had to move the animal characteristics into the correct category. This provided a secondary pedagogical evaluation — aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards — of the students’ individual reading skills.
From the results we’ve seen so far, there is no question that the electronic whiteboard system has made a huge difference in how our teachers teach and how motivated our students have become about learning. We feel certain that this enthusiasm will drive increased achievement, which will ultimately help us meet our accountability requirements.
Promethean Investigates Impact of Interactive Whiteboard Technology on Student Achievement
Promethean has announced plans for a three-year international study to investigate the link between classroom technology and achievement. The study will take place in China, Mexico and South Africa, with support from U.K. teachers who will act as mentors, and will specifically focus on the effects of interactive whiteboards in the classroom. Promethean has commissioned MirandaNet, an international research and education consultant, to undertake the study using its global members in the MirandaNet Fellowship. Participating teachers will be encouraged to publish case studies at each phase of the project online at www.prometheanworld.com, allowing educators to track the progress of the projects and advise others on best practices in implementing and using interactive whiteboards.
— M. Miller
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