SIG 4 IWB

Merriam-Webster's Word Central is a great tool for students to see a larger version of a dictionary. Teachers can also utilize the games available. The understanding of the arrangement of information in a dictionary is a fundamental skill that will benefit all learners. Utilizing this tool on an IWB collectively gives students an experience with a dictionary.

Welcome to Seussville! This site while a bit young for middle school, completely absorbs them! It contains fun literacy activities for all ages. Very engaging animations, graphics and sound. Turn your speakers on! Get the students up out of their seats to read and move.

This paper presents the results of a study that gathered information from pupils on their views of using IWB's inthe classroom. Specifically the researchers were interested in learning, metacognition, and how an interactive whiteboard affected this process. The report shares positive results from students as well as some of the students' frustrations. * note - To read the paper in complete you must sign up for an account.

This article discusses the importance of having 21st century technologies in classrooms to promote collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, and communication. The article describes these technologies including interactive whiteboards, student response systems, and video conferencing.

Promotes teacher training on interactive whiteboards so they can be used effectively versus teachers that don't utilize interactive features of the whiteboard.

A paper that presents research and case study observations from the US, UK, and Australia. The information highlights increased student engagement and motivation with the use of interactive whiteboards, attention to different student learning styles, and the impact of using iwb's for review.

This is a science site that can be used with an interactive whiteboard. It provides games, multimedia, graphics, and animations all related to science content. Creating an account is free.

This PDF gives an introduction to IWBs. If you are new to using an IWB, this is a nice guide that provides information about what they are, how to use them, and most importantly, the benefits of using one in the classroom. Specifically, this PDF provides a concise list of these benefits as evidenced through research. This reading also provides information on other technologies that can be integrated with the IWB, such as webcams and tablets.