Journal #7 Interactive Whiteboard

Interactive Whiteboard
Interactive Whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer desktop onto the board’s surface; users control the computer using a pen or finger. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand. They are used in a variety of settings such as in classrooms at all levels of education, broadcasting studios and more.

The threads that I followed:

Are Interactive whiteboards necessary?
I followed this thread discussion because I wanted to know how it works. After reading a few comments made on this thread I learned that it has many advantages, some teachers think white boards make the work easier in comparison to others, they think there are many things to do without spending a lot of money in this tool. The majority of the teachers commented that interactive whiteboards enhanced teaching and made it a lot easier. Some teacher's concern was about discipline. They think it is difficult to control students excitement when they see the screen in the classroom. I think that interactive white board is a great technology that every classroom should have.

How are you using your classroom whiteboard?
Acording to the comments made by teachers these whiteboards keep the students engaged in the classroom. They allow students to look up virtually anything, and encourage collaborative work as well. Having these whiteboards is like having a big computer screen where all the students can share their ideas and knowledge. Also teachers can download premade lessons. Many schools don't have them yet but some teachers wished they can have them in the classroom.