ICT in Education

Interactive whiteboards

Photo of a school boy using an interactive whiteboard

With so many different interactive whiteboards available and different types of software it is difficult to know where to start.

In this section you can find information on which type of board to buy, tips on how to set it up in the classroom and how to get the best out of the board as an educational resource.


Starting out
TitleDescription
Interactive Whiteboards OnlineThis article tries to answer the most frequently asked questions posed by first time users. The aim is to help schools debating whether to buy one and to enable teachers to develop the necessary skills.
Promethean boardsSupport for primary, secondary, HE and FE users of Promethean boards. Includes downloadable resources, case studies, and advice on preparing a lesson using an interactive whiteboard.
Planning to Purchase an interactive whiteboardCovers the practical and technical issues that schools need to consider when planning and purchasing an interactive whiteboard.
Schoolzone - Interactive whiteboardsA collection of articles, case studies and how to guides on using an interactive whiteboard in the classroom.
NCTE Whiteboard adviceIssues addressed on this page include; Technical Considerations, Possible Educational uses, Purchasing Considerations.
Smart Board websiteFind out about about the different types of board provided by Smart Technologies.

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