Benefits of using Interactive Whiteboards
So why is it good to use IWBs? Here are some benefits of using the new technology in the classroom.
- Benefits for the students:
- Get students communicating and interacting
- Suit a variety of learning styles
- Motivate and engage students
- Increase attention span and improve focus
- Facilitate knowledge retention
- Benefits for the teachers:
- Reduce preparation time
- Give freedom and flexibility in preparing the materials
- Reinvigorate teachers who see how their students are enthusiastic and motivated
- The possibilities given by the new technology motivate teachers to try out new approaches and inspire them to innovate their teaching
- Benefits for classroom interaction:
- Help change classroom dynamics
- Introduce the fun and games element
- Move the classes towards a student-centred approach