[Yr7-10it] Re: [Oz-teachers] IWB's in secondary schools

Mon Mar 10 17:21:22 EST 2008

Here Here Peter!
I agree wholeheartedly...

Now all I need is for the builders to finish our new computer rooms(3)(we almost have a roof on them now...) and library so we can take our next step...  
Its actually a good example of Project (mis)Management for my year 12's !!

Yep, thats right, we have 3 smartboards to install but they're still in packaging awaiting their designation points..ahh progress...or should I say...SNAIL vs Hare (forget the tortoise, he's too quick!).
Will be interesting to see when they are installed, our online booking system which already is overheated from staff booking computer rooms, will go into meltdown with the ICBM's errr oops..meant IWB's  (hopefully one is more guided than the other!). Perhaps a few smart bombs and we're on our way...hehehe...

Kent.

Kent Beveridge,
I.T. co-ordinator
St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
Horsham
email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au

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From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Roland Gesthuizen
Sent: Mon 3/10/2008 2:35 PM
To: Open Source Software Mailing List; Year 7 - 10 IT Mailing List; eLearning mailing list
Subject: [Yr7-10it] Re: [Oz-teachers] IWB's in secondary schools

Apologies for any duplicate posts. Thanks for the feedback I have been getting on IWB's. Seems as if there is a poor takeup by secondary schools (except from amongst the ICT champions)

Following is an interesting reply that I got from another list. Gosh this looks like fun! 

I also like the feedback that I got from  Peter Cuttle below.

Regards Roland

	With any technology, the relevant
	question is not whether or not you have it in the classroom (anyone with
	money can do that), but how you use it in the classroom. Who cares, really,
	whether you have a "proper" IWB or not? I care only that the technology you
	actually have is being effectively integrated into classroom practice and is
	leading to improved student outcomes. Integration means more than just using
	it for the sake of something novel; it means moving to the point where using
	the item simply becomes "the way we do things around here". And if it isn't
	leading to measurable improvements in student outcomes, move on and try
	using it in a different way.

	Does anyone need to be told that classroom technology is evolving rapidly?
	No! But some do need to mind that they do not fixate on any one item as the
	best thing possible. Grab the technology that is to hand and adapt it to
	your own purposes. Even teachers who are not technologically savvy can poke
	and prod, as long as they can switch it on. Be a part of the evolution of
	this marvellous stuff, and share what you find out. This list is a great
	place to start sharing.

	Peter Cuttle

On 10/03/2008, Greig Tardiani <gtardiani at tpg.com.au> wrote: 

	If you like the idea of playing a bit and want multi inputs to a "IWB" then look at what this guy is doing.

	http://www.cs.cmu.edu/People/johnny/projects/wii/

	From: oz-teachers-bounces at rite.ed.qut.edu.au [mailto:oz-teachers-bounces at rite.ed.qut.edu.au] On Behalf Of Roland Gesthuizen
	Sent: Monday, 10 March 2008 12:58 PM
	To: Professional community for teachers
	Subject: Re: [Oz-teachers] IWB's in secondary schools

	A neighbouring school has IWB's gathering dust as they are solely used as an expensive whiteboard / projection systems. Only one unit is used effectively by an inspiring teacher who works in the same room.

	I am typing this reply on an Ubuntu Linux desktop (excuse me for being a power user). The USB waicom tablet that I loaned from school just plugged in and started working. Again, this got me thinking about the benefits of a 'touch sensitive' IWB as compared to just using a wireless bluetooth enabled mini-keyboard with trackpad / USB port and a bluetooth Waicom tablet. 

	In theory two (or more) sets of these units can be shared amongst students and the teacher in a classroom, perhaps one per team of students. When necessary or desirable, they can then collaborate, annotate on the big screen, all using a portable or existing projector system. 

	This week, I am going to order two sets of these wireless devices for a trial.  Whilst I am not trying to reproduce the traditional IWB and might miss out on some of the "eye candy", the cost saving and approach where students can contribute from their team desks is very appealing. 

	What do others think?

	Regards Roland

	On 09/03/2008, Peter Ruwoldt <ruwoldtp at gmail.com> wrote:

	My school, a secondary school, is researching the use of IWB's and there seems to be some variation in people's thinking about their value in secondary schools.  

	An on balance statement could be that IWBs do not improve learning outcomes in themselves but they can help good teachers enhance their lessons. Is this enhancement worth their cost?

	Can what is done with IWB's also be done with just a multimedia projector and computer?

	It would be great to hear from people who have IWB's in their secondary school, especially those that have had them for a while in their school.

	Thanks

	Peter

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