Module 8 Activity 5 - Interactive Whiteboard

Interactive whiteboards are fascinating to both teacher and student since it is more interactive.  I am concerned though, that it seems to be the trend of getting these tools into classrooms without the requisite teacher professional development.  Yes, we have to move with the times since our students are born in the digital era and we ought to utilize technology but one questions its effectiveness.  The IWB has to be used well in order to enhance learning.  Teachers must be quite knowledgeable of how to integrate it into the learning environment so as to keep students involved.  The issues which are positive for the IWBs are that students enjoy the lessons when these are used and there is constant interaction in the entire class.