Exploring+Emerging+Technologies

Interactive whiteboards lend the opportunity for students to be engaged and interact with a lesson. Educators are able to manipulate the programs through the use of a computer. Classrooms today that consist of technology enable an educator the ability to infuse 21st century technology skills in teaching and learning. Even though teachers are highly educated professionals and utilize technology on a daily basis, they sometimes find that student’s technology ability, time constraints, and professional development has interfered with the learning process. Therefore, utilizing interactive boards in the classroom allows for these factors and has advanced the educational system into a collaborative network where individuals have learning opportunities at their fingertips. The goal of this paper is to inform the reader of the benefits in using interactive boards in the classroom. In addition, the author will also discuss what types of activities can be applied with an interactive board and the importance of using this type of media tool in a classroom.
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