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References
IST (n.d.). In Advancing Digital Age Teaching. Retrieved February 17, 2013

Interactive Whiteboard

By: Bri ttany Bootka and Emily Dal gleish

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1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity: Educreations allows students to view or create lessons individually.

RESEARCH Benjamin Bloom o Blooms taxonomy or Blooming Orange VARK test o Different learning styles

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2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments: White board is another professional tool that students can learn how to use. Teachers can differentiate and customize lessons. Engages students across multiple intelligences. 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning: Teachers can create lessons and share them with other teachers. Lessons can be posted on a website or emailed so parents and students can reference them at home. Teaching students how to create digital products that can be shared.

Lessons can be shared with other professionals or parents. Helps to differentiate learning. Creative and can be used across any subject area. Can be accessed on computers.

BACK UP PLAN In the case that technology fails the teacher should use the classroom whiteboard or chalkboard, document camera, or overhead. Teachers should use direct instruction or break students up into small groups.

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No eraser. You can either backup or start over. Must be prepared to record because there is no stop or rerecord button. Plus you must record in order save. Cannot change the order of slides/pictures.

EXAMPLES IN THE CLASSROOM Jigsaw lessons. Writers workshop projects. Graphic organizers. Small group lessons. The possibilities are endless!