"interactive whiteboards are not just "gee whiz" toys"
I think the money would be better spent on a tablet PC along with the projector - for significantly less money you get something that can do the same things, does not blind those who are using it, allows even short people to reach the top of the board and is much more flexible.
When was the last time you saw someone take an Interactive whiteboard on a field trip?
It also worries me that Interactive Whiteboards lead naturally to teacher centred lessons - I thought the idea was to move away from the "sage on the stage" to the "guide on the side".
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I think the money would be better spent on a tablet PC along with the projector - for significantly less money you get something that can do the same things, does not blind those who are using it, allows even short people to reach the top of the board and is much more flexible.
When was the last time you saw someone take an Interactive whiteboard on a field trip?
It also worries me that Interactive Whiteboards lead naturally to teacher centred lessons - I thought the idea was to move away from the "sage on the stage" to the "guide on the side".
"gee whiz" indeed.