Well, I have some more ponderings. Interactive whiteboards are taking many classrooms by storm. It isn't just the main brands but many other interacitve devices and even the newest projector that will make the surface interactive. Is this something we need or just cute? Does it actually provide students with 21st century learning skills.... does it promotoe collaboration, critical thinking, global connections, organzing and analyzing? Well some would argue yes and others would argue no. My concern is the cost of providing educators with this kind of device and then it is used as a whiteboard, screen to project on.... is this really worth the cost?
How long do you wait for it to become a useful tool? My other ponder is, can educators fall into the trap of using an IWB as the old "worksheet" and make students interact but keep the learning at a level that is just knowledge and fill in the blank??
My goal is to find examples of great use of IWB and working with students to help foster the 21st century skills.
Just wondering out loud...
