Interactive technologies

Interactive Classroomtechnologies

1TerminologyInteractive technology - What is it?Interactive whiteboardSmartboardElectronic whiteboardInteractive panelInteractive pen displayInteractive pad

2How do they work?Four main componentsComputerProjectorSoftwareDisplay panel

How are they used?AnnotatePromote group workPromote student involvementErase errors

How are they used? (continued)Save / print annotationsMake notes available electronicallyBlackboard, emailGive absent students access to notes

How are they used? (continued)Present student work to the whole classConvert handwriting to editable textStore sequences of screens for playback

Note: Not all interactive technology hardware or software have the same features

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8Whiteboard vs PanelWhiteboardPanelRoom Size: Boards only work in classrooms small enough to accommodate all student viewingRoom Size: Panels will work in any instrumented classroom.Experience: Instructor needs to write on the board like a traditional whiteboard facing board, and shadows from overhead projector may occur.Experience: The panel will replace the computer monitor on the podium. Instructor will write on the panel, facing the class, and shadows are not an issue.Software: The same software will be used for both whiteboards and panels. Functionality will be the same.Software: The same software will be used for both whiteboards and panels. Functionality will be the same.

Cost: Factoring all costs associated with the whiteboard - $3,900 eachCost: Factoring all costs associated with the panel - $1,700 each

Project ScheduleFor consideration, submit classroom request by5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24ITS will assess physical aspects of requested classroomsITS will purchase / install new interactive whiteboards and panels for use by fall semesterProvide instructor training Hardware and instructional trainingTraining session in the fallOne-on-one training available by request

Questions?Phone: 231-6158Email: Melissa.Stotz@ndsu.edu