Interactive board

INTERACTIVE BOARD

The Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) is a large interactive screen in the form of a white magnetic whiteboard. An interactive whiteboard can be presented as a stand-alone computer with a large touch screen, as well as a device connected to a laptop, combining a projector and a touch panel. Interactive whiteboards are used in school classrooms, meeting rooms, halls for group classes, rooms for distance learning and other rooms.The first interactive whiteboards were designed for use in offices. They were created by Xerox PARC in the 1990s. These boards were used for small group meetings and round tables. In 1991, Smart Technologies created an interactive whiteboard that used projection technology. It was expected that by 2008, global sales of interactive whiteboards would reach a volume of 1 billion USD. Futuresource Consulting in its marketing research predicted that by 2011 interactive whiteboards would appear in every seventh training class in the world. In 2004, interactive whiteboards were in 26% of the educational facilities of a primary school in Britain. A survey conducted by Becta in 2007 showed that 98% of middle schools and 100% of elementary schools have interactive whiteboards.

An interactive whiteboard can be presented as a stand-alone computer with a large touch screen, or a device that is connected to a laptop. An interactive whiteboard driver that is installed on a computer that is connected to it usually works as a human interface device (HID), the same as a computer mouse. The projector connects to a VGA, HDMI, or other computer video output to output the image from the desktop to the surface of the interactive whiteboard.

The user then calibrates the interactive whiteboard, aligning the projected image with the touch surface, indicating several control points. After that, the interactive whiteboard can be used to launch programs, press buttons and open a menu, as is usually done with the mouse. If text input is required, you can use the on-screen keyboard or use handwriting recognition if the board software has this function. This eliminates the need to access a computer keyboard when such tasks occur. Thus, an interactive whiteboard allows you to replace both the mouse and the keyboard. The user can conduct a presentation or lesson using the interactive whiteboard as the only input device.In addition, for most interactive whiteboards, special software has been developed that provides tools for expanding interoperability. It usually includes paper flipcharts, pens and markers, and even virtual roulettes, transporters, compasses, and other tools that can be useful in conducting classes. Methods of using interactive whiteboards:

Run software that is installed on a personal computer (PC) connected to the board, such as a web browser or other software used in the classroom.

Capture and save notes written on an interactive whiteboard connected to a PC

Capture notes written on a tablet connected to an interactive whiteboard. This device allows the presenter to fully control the material displayed on the board, regardless of its location in the classroom.

Manage your computer from the interactive whiteboard, using clicks and dragging, creating notes explaining an open computer program or presentation.

Use handwriting recognition software (OCR).

Using the voting system, the speaker can conduct a survey or allow the audience to vote, and then bring the received feedback to the board.

In some classrooms, interactive whiteboards have replaced traditional whiteboards, flip charts, video / media systems, such as DVD players in combination with televisions. Even where traditional whiteboards are used, interactive whiteboards often complement them. In some cases, interactive whiteboards allow users to interact with public ad sites or post notes using graphical online tools.Recording tools allow you to record actions performed on the interactive screen. By connecting a microphone to a computer, you can record your performance, and transfer the recording created in this way to listeners for replay. This function can significantly change the approach to learning.Recently, interactive boards began to be used for choral reading in the classroom. For example, imitating books (mimic books) allow teachers to project children's books on the screen and interact with them, as with ordinary paper copies.Dixons Town Academy in the north of England was the first non-college or university educational environment to use interactive whiteboards after school principal John Lewis showed an interest in developing technology. Some manufacturers also provide voting systems as part of their whiteboard software. For example, simple portable remotes that work via infrared or radio signals provide an opportunity to conduct student testing and surveys. More sophisticated devices allow you to enter textual and numeric answers and allow you to export student performance statistics for further analysis.By combining the capabilities of an interactive whiteboard and voting system, teachers can not only explain the material, but also receive feedback from students to improve the efficiency of the educational process or conduct official knowledge cuts. For example, a student can solve a problem on an interactive whiteboard by completing a task condition drawing using mathematical software tools, and then test their knowledge by passing a test using the voting system. For some voting systems, they also create special software that contains tasks that meet state standards, which allows them to organize preparation for final exams with their help.

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of using interactive whiteboards:

Group interaction. Interactive whiteboards contribute to improving the effectiveness of student collaboration, group discussions and the involvement of participants in the learning process. Interactive whiteboards are an effective tool for brainstorming: records made on the board can be saved for future use.

Various accessories are available for interactive whiteboards:

Video Projector Allows you to project an image from a computer to the board. Some manufacturers offer short-focus projectors that are mounted directly above the board, minimizing the shadow effect. Ultrashort focus projectors are even more effective in this area.

Mobile rack. Allows you to move the whiteboard between rooms. Many of them are also height adjustable.

Personal voting system. Allows students to answer test questions displayed on the board or participate in polls and surveys.

Printer. Allows you to print notes written on the board.