An Emerged Technology
Dry Erase Broad to Interwrite Board
The Interwrite Board is a durable, easy to use interactive whiteboard that is used with Interwrite software. There are several highlights of utilizing the Interwrite board in the classroom, such as Bluetooth or RF wireless options, durable and it comes in many sizes. The software package includes thousands of resources and images to creative interactive lessons, which can be printed, email or save information to other teachers or students who are away from the classroom (eInstruction, 2010). The board also includes two rechargeable pens that can be used like a mouse.
While wirelessly connected to a projector and your computer the Interwrite Board and software enables educators to change a typical lesson into an interactive one. Just like with any technology there may be complications such as having to shut down and restart system when it freezes, configuring calibrations, Bluetooth connection problems and the pens not working. The benefits of utilizing the Interwrite board in your classroom inspiring your students by turning lessons into interactive experiences and engaging all types of learners. It is an educator’s responsibility to ensure that students are learning and by creating interactive lessons you are more likely to reach a diverse group of learners. Another benefit is that lessons can be emailed to students that are away from the classroom and printed for substitute teachers. What would make this technology better is if you could use multiple pens on the board at the same time. Only one person can write on the board at a time, if two people try to write on the board at the same times the lines intersect one another.
The following are links to information about Interwrite Boards:
http://www.einstruction.com/products/interactive_teaching/board/index.html
http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?t=80415
Dry Erase Broad to Interwrite Board
The Interwrite Board is a durable, easy to use interactive whiteboard that is used with Interwrite software. There are several highlights of utilizing the Interwrite board in the classroom, such as Bluetooth or RF wireless options, durable and it comes in many sizes. The software package includes thousands of resources and images to creative interactive lessons, which can be printed, email or save information to other teachers or students who are away from the classroom (eInstruction, 2010). The board also includes two rechargeable pens that can be used like a mouse.
While wirelessly connected to a projector and your computer the Interwrite Board and software enables educators to change a typical lesson into an interactive one. Just like with any technology there may be complications such as having to shut down and restart system when it freezes, configuring calibrations, Bluetooth connection problems and the pens not working. The benefits of utilizing the Interwrite board in your classroom inspiring your students by turning lessons into interactive experiences and engaging all types of learners. It is an educator’s responsibility to ensure that students are learning and by creating interactive lessons you are more likely to reach a diverse group of learners. Another benefit is that lessons can be emailed to students that are away from the classroom and printed for substitute teachers. What would make this technology better is if you could use multiple pens on the board at the same time. Only one person can write on the board at a time, if two people try to write on the board at the same times the lines intersect one another.
The following are links to information about Interwrite Boards:
http://www.einstruction.com/products/interactive_teaching/board/index.html
http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?t=80415
Reference
eInstruction. (2010) Interwrite board. Retrieved from http://www.einstruction.com/products/interactive_teaching/board/index.html
Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteThis board sounds interesting! I had never heard of this specific brand/software package before. Have you worked with it?
Sherry
Hello Charlotte
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this board before. You stated that it comes in various sizes. I was curious if it is small enough to allow students to work at their desks. I use whiteboards frequently in math to have students demonstrate their mastery and thought that this wouldbe a cool upgrade.