Dynamic Presentations for Interactive Teaching Making the most of Interactive Whiteboards and Audience Response Systems
Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) and audience response (or voting) systems have become widespread across the education sector in recent years. Are they being used well by the staff that have access to them? This workshop explores the possibilities provided by these devices. It discusses the pedagogic and curricular implications, gives a grounding in their main features and provides practical experience in using them.
Topics:
- Pedagogic implications of IWBs and voting systems
- Use within the curriculum, learning styles and good practice
- Producing exciting and dynamic lessons with these devices
- How these technologies can help with inspection by enriching learning and enlivening lessons
- Tips on finding and using online resources
- How the systems promote discussion and help reticent students
Who is it for?
This full days training is aimed at new, as well as experienced, lecturers, teachers and learning support staff. It does not require any technical knowledge.
By the end of the workshop participants will have:
- Had practical experience of using these devices
- Explored incorporating IWBs and voting systems into lessons and activities
- Investigated the types of systems available and their main features
- An understanding of how these systems can improve student attention and participation
- Gained the skills to use IWBs and voting systems as effective teaching tools
