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Interactive Whiteboard Technology. A Tool for Multisensory Remediation of Dyslexia. Linda Hutchison Presenter. What is an Interactive Whiteboard?. Replaces blackboards, whiteboards, and flip charts in classrooms and offices Uses computer software to present materials
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Interactive Whiteboard Technology A Tool for Multisensory Remediation of Dyslexia Linda Hutchison Presenter
What is an Interactive Whiteboard? • Replaces blackboards, whiteboards, and flip charts in classrooms and offices • Uses computer software to present materials • Allows for recording and storage of materials • Provides an effective strategy for instruction, educational materials and presentations DESCRIPITION
Educational Technology & Interactive Whiteboards • 1950s-Universal Design for Learning gained momentum for barrier-free educational environments. New technologies were developing. • Around1990-interactive whiteboards were developed by Xerox for use in offices • 1991-SMART Board introduced a board with a LCD screen attached to a computer • Late 1990s-the development of new features for the technology • In 2001-e-Instruction developed wireless technology for the board • 2009-mini-boards were introduced in classrooms DEVELOPMENT
Do classrooms benefit from Interactive Whiteboard Technology? • Effective Assistive Technology Tool • Interactive Whiteboard Technology can easily be integrated into the classroom to meet the needs of all students • Is attractive to all age groups • Accommodates multiple learning styles • Visual, auditory, and tactile RESEARCH