An interactive white board (IWB) permits content used within a science lesson to come from a variety of different types of Web 2.0 and other technological tools. Interactive websites challenge critical thinking, social media offers the possibility of collaboration beyond the classroom’s walls, real-time data websites provide opportunities for whole class collaboration, and Wikis to support problem-based learning solving and presentation of findings.
Interactive Lesson about Earthquakes
Science teachers can simultaneously access a number of real-time data and supporting websites for display on the IWB. This smooths transition to groups working in web-based learning centers for data collection or problem solving.
- One example is an earthquake lesson on interpreting patterns in earthquakes. Students access real-time earthquake data around world to make predictions of the impact of these recent earthquakes. Then they use web-cam images and other online sources to determine if their predictions are correct.
Brainstorming Causes of Global Warming
The advantage of using an interactive white board for brainstorming sessions or discovering prior knowledge and experiences (PKE) students have regarding specific science concepts. The information written on the IWB is then saved. This strategy allows students to focus on the discussion, because they know that the session notes will be available on the class Wiki for their use.
- One example is brainstorming causes of global warming. Class input is saved in a file that is uploaded to a class Wiki for teacher and student use.
Additional Ideas for Using IWBs in Science
6 Interactive White Board Strategies in Science
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