ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Interactive White Boards

A Web Quest for ETC547

Designed by:

Brett Bach; Geneva Baker; Jay Wallace; Mary Watts; Patrick Wellert

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources| Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page

Introduction

"An Interactive Whiteboard is a dry-erase whiteboard writing surface which can capture writing electronically. Interactive whiteboards require a computer. Some interactive whiteboards also allow interaction with a projected computer image. They are most commonly used in the office or classroom.

Interactive whiteboards are used in one of two ways:

  1. To capture notes written on the whiteboard surface using dry-erase ink or

  2. To control (click and drag) and/or mark-up (annotate) a computer-generated image projected on the whiteboard surface from a digital projector. "

                  -as defined by Wikipedia

 

Task

There are many varieties of interactive whiteboards. They each have their own unique pro's and con's. It is your task to create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 6 slides, not including the title and reference slides,  for your colleagues which discusses the various attributes of three interactive whiteboards, and then recommends one of the boards based on which one will best meet the needs of special education students.

Resources

In order to complete this task, you must have the following:

 

Process

  1. First, explore these sites to get an overview on the various brands of whiteboards on the market.

 

  1. Within your team, develop a criteria for determining the best interactive whiteboards.

  2. Using the graphic organizer software compare and contrast the three best boards based on your criteria.

  3. After analyzing, researching, and comparing the top three whiteboards, create a PowerPoint which describes and compares the three whiteboards. At least one slide should display your graphic organizer.

  4. Recommend one of the boards based on the following criteria: ease of use, adaptable, price versus quality, and at least two of the criteria you created.

Evaluation

Your PowerPoint will be evaluated on the following rubric.  Please be sure to include at least one relevant graphic per slide, and one slide contains a graphic organizer.

 
  4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
Content Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Includes basic information about the topic. Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.
Organization All required slides are present, are of the highest quality and are thematic in nature. Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material. Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize information. All required slides are present and are thematic in nature. Content is logically organized for the most part. All required slides are present. There was no clear or logical organizational structure. Some slides may be missing or incomplete.
Graphics & Media Each slide contains relevant graphics, clip art or graphs that enhance the information. Each slide contains relevant graphics, clip art or graphs. Most slides contain relevant graphics, clip art or graphs.  Little or no graphics, sound, clip art or graphs are present in the product.
Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors. Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors. Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors. More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar.
Sources Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format. Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. Most documented in desired format. Source information collected for graphics, facts and quotes, but not documented in desired format. Very little or no source information was collected.
Requirements All requirements for this assignment were met and of the highest quality. All members of the group fully participated in the full creation of the product. All requirements for this assignment were met. All members of the group fully participated in the creation of the product. Some elements of the product were missing. Most members of the group fully participated in the creation of the product. Many elements of the product were not included. Some members of the group did not participate in the creation of the product.

Conclusion

Interactive whiteboards are becoming a vital part of a classroom.  When choosing an interactive whiteboard, it is important to be a savvy consumer.  The interactive whiteboard is a expensive, but valuable, tool in the classroom. In order to successful comparison shop, take into account accessories you may have to purchase as well as any discounts or grants that the companies offer for educators.

Credits & References

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