The Interactive Whiteboard Revolution

Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) are not just another classroom technology. As the first digital technology designed specifically for teaching and learning, they have the potential to radically alter the way we learn and to facilitate the integration and ready use of all other digital technologies - hardware and software. Just as the blackboard was the symbol and transformative technology of the 18th century classroom, the interactive whiteboard will be the centerpiece of the 21st century digital classroom. This book provides a wealth of information, including: how to get your school started with IWBs selecting the right IWB technology principles and strategies for effective IWB teaching lesson design and software tools professional development, training, and support. The Interactive Whiteboard Revolution contains eight case studies with leading educators talking about how they use IWBs. Above all, the book makes the point that IWBs are great tools to help great teachers do what they do best.

Chris Betcher, aka betchaboy, has taught in a variety of classroom settings both in Australia and overseas and now works with teachers and students to help them use technology in engaging, effective and pedagogically sound ways. He is a frequent speaker on interactive whiteboards and other digital learning technologies and is currently the ICT Integrator at Presbyterian Ladies College in Sydney, Australia. Mal Lee is an educational consultant specialising in the development of digital technology in schools. He is a former director of schools and secondary school principal, who has written extensively on the effective use of ICT in teaching practice.