Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Use of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) in Schools

After reading this suggested article, i strongly agree to a few techniques mentioned. they are "Multiple pages", "Prepared links", "simulation", and "Video shots".
The availability of the multiple pages allows teachers to write and draw on the board without have to worry of space limitation. this benefits students in a way that teacher can display back the previous concepts or diagram on the board to be referred by pupils. imagine how much time can be saved as teacher doesn't have to rewrite the previous writings as compared to the space provided by the blackboard or whiteboard in schools today.
In addition, links,simulation,and video shots can be gathered and displayed using this IWB. no more pasting and removing word cards and picture cards from the ordinary boards. Time can be managed wisely as teachers don't need to colour,cut or paste to come out with teaching materials. they just need to spend some time surfing the net to find suitable videos,pictures or anything that can suit and assist students' learning.
furthermore, the ability of the software to re-arrange and edit can items can serve as a platform for interaction for students because when they are asked to arrange items on the board, teacher can get them to justify the rationale for them to do so.
All in all, i think that IWB is a fresh start towards interactive learning as students can express their ideas when attempting task viewed on IWB.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

mission accomplished

finally i have finished working on the project..i learn new skills while using movie maker.previously,this movie maker was a total alien for me..now i feel comfortable of using it.it's just like the first time i explore power point presentation..this is a good experience for me.

even though my project does not look like a professional work, i feel satisfied because it took me a lot of effort and time to keep on editing my project so that everything will be fixed in a 3 minutes presentation.

however, thankfully that i have accomplished everything.