Interactive whiteboards in the elementary classroom

Introduction

Using This Book

Part 1. Meet Your Interactive Whiteboard

Touching on Interactivity

Anatomy of a Whiteboard

Integrated Systems

Split Systems

Portable Systems

Interactive Projectors and Displays

Interactive Whiteboard Software

Location, Location, Location!

Part 2. Discover the Benefits of Interactive Technology

Student Engagement

Differentiated Instruction

Scaffolding

Classroom Management

Leveraging Limited Resources

Shared Learning

Student Achievement

Student Motivation

Teacher Motivation

Meeting Technology Standards

Part 3. Explore Lesson Ideas and Resources

Transitioning Lessons to the IWB

Sportscaster-Style Teaching

Writing and Drawing Activities

Georgraphy and Map Activities

Web-Based Games and Activites

Web 2.0 Tools for Interactive Whiteboards

Helpful Teacher Tools

Lesson Sparks

Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

More Ideas

Game Templates

Graphic Organizers

Using the Support Base

Building Support

Conclusion

References

Appendix

National Educational Technology Standards

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

Index