The Benefits of an Interactive Whiteboard
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Interactive whiteboard is a broad term used to describe a range of similar devices with different functionality, features, and software systems. “SMART board”, is the brand name of the pioneers of the technology, but several, generic products are also available. An interactive whiteboard enables educators and trainers to present course content far more creatively and interactions between participants to be far more collaborative. The level of access, flexibility, and functionality that interactive whiteboard teaching allows is making them increasingly popular among educators, teachers, and corporate trainers.
They provide several benefits that significantly enhance the learning experience. They encourage student engagement by providing a more engaging learning experience. For instance, very young leaners have relatively low attention spans, so having a plethora of features to help keep them engaged is extremely useful.
Interactive whiteboards are connected to the internet, providing access to an inexhaustible supply of lesson resources. Being online allows educators to call on a large variety of content, including videos, games, programs, and articles. Internet connectivity makes lesson time far more productive, eliminating time wasted writing, reading out loud, or working from books or other physical sources. This makes learning more enjoyable. The digital features of these devices means that educators can use online educational tools, like question-and-answer sessions, group problem solving, and learning exercises. This makes lessons fun for learners.
Traditional education tools are often quite limiting, where an interactive whiteboard accommodates a variety of learning and teaching styles. They allow primary school learners to learn in a way that is best for them while tertiary learners can also be accommodated with a teaching style best suited to their needs. An interactive whiteboard provides access to tools and materials for kinetic, audio, and visual learners to gain the most out of each learning session. They can be drawn, or written, on with a pen or marker or from another remote device, and whatever is inscribed on the device can be saved and printed. The projector senses where the pen moves and records whatever is written or drawn. Touch control is the core functionality of the technology, and the way touch is handled makes the experience particularly appealing to users.
Features to Look For
At the very minimum, basic voice control and speech recognition must be possible. Commands, such as opening applications, searching the internet, and drawing shapes must be possible using voice control. The same goes for screen recording. Screen recording is a must-have feature as it allows all participants, whether learners in a classroom or managers in a meeting room, to access training sessions or meetings on later occasions. Being able to save sessions to the cloud is vital as it ensures that access to lectures or meeting notes is possible, wherever a participant may be and at any time that suits them. They must also support the commonly encountered software platforms and access must be simple and intuitive, no matter which of the leading platforms is being used.
Choose the Right Partner
Interactive whiteboards are relatively new forms of technology. If you are in the market for an interactive whiteboard, do your homework and then engage with a company with proven expertise and a range of the leading brands. At Raydian, we will make sure that you avoid making any expensive mistakes. Contact us today for more information on interactive whiteboards and our extensive range of office-automation equip