Exercise : 5 Interactive White board lesson.

Exercise : 5 

AIM: To teach content/ lesson using an interactive whiteboard (by connecting a desktop computer to a whiteboard and project google images onto it)

How to use an interactive whiteboard ?

Step 1: Set Up Your Interactive Whiteboard

Make sure your interactive whiteboard is properly connected to your desktop computer. Ensure that the necessary software is installed, and the system is calibrated for accurate touch or pen input.

Setting up an interactive whiteboard involves a few steps, including hardware connections,

software installation, and calibration.

Hardware Setup:

Connect the Interactive Whiteboard to the Computer:

Use the provided cables to connect the interactive whiteboard to your desktop computer.

Common connection types include USB and HDMI.

Power On the Interactive Whiteboard:

Ensure the interactive whiteboard is powered on. Some models may have a separate power

source, while others draw power through the connection to the computer.

Check Connection Settings:

Go to your computer's display settings and make sure it recognizes the interactive whiteboard as

an additional display. Adjust screen resolution if needed.

Software Installation:

Install Interactive Whiteboard Software:

Insert the installation CD or download the interactive whiteboard software from the manufacturer website. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software on your desktop computer.

Update Drivers:

Check for any driver updates for both the interactive whiteboard and your computer. Install the latest drivers to ensure compatibility.

Calibration:

Run Calibration Software:

Open the interactive whiteboard software on your computer.

Look for a calibration option within the software. This is often found in the settings or

calibration menu.

Follow Calibration Instructions:

Most calibration processes involve touching or pointing at specific points on the whiteboard.

Follow the on-screen instructions precisely.

Calibrate using the recommended input device, such as a stylus or your finger, to ensure accurate touch or pen input.

Test Calibration Accuracy:

After calibration, test the accuracy by interacting with the whiteboard. Make sure that touch or pen input aligns with the displayed content on the whiteboard.

Step 2: Open a Web Browser

Open a web browser on your desktop computer. You can use popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

Step 3: Access Google Images

Navigate to Google Images by entering "images.google.com" in the address bar of your web

browser.

Step 4: Search for Relevant Images

Use the Google Images search bar to find images related to your lesson content. For example, if you're teaching a lesson on animals, you might search for "wild animals" or "animal habitats."

Step 5: Display and Discuss Images

Once you've found relevant images, click on them to view the full size. Drag and drop the image onto your interactive whiteboard to display it to the class. Use touch or pen input to interact with the image, highlight key features, or draw attention to specific details.

Step 6: Annotate and Draw

Take advantage of the interactive features of your whiteboard to annotate or draw on the images.

This can help emphasize important points, label specific parts, or encourage student participation.

Step 7: Save and Share

If your interactive whiteboard system allows it, save the annotated images for future reference or share them with your students. Some systems have built-in features for saving or exporting content.

Step 8: Integrate Multimedia

Enhance your lesson by incorporating multimedia elements. You can embed videos related to the topic, play educational games, or integrate other interactive content to keep the class engaged.

Step 9: Encourage Student Participation

Invite students to interact with the whiteboard. Allow them to come up and manipulate images,answer questions, or solve problems using the interactive features.

Step 10: Review and Recap

Conclude the lesson by reviewing key points using the interactive whiteboard. Summarize the information, address any questions, and provide additional resources if necessary.

By incorporating Google Images and utilizing the interactive features of your whiteboard, you can create a visually engaging and participatory learning experience for your students.

How to use an interactive whiteboard in the classroom?

Presentations and Projects. Students can present multimedia projects with the whiteboard, controlling the entire presentation without touching a computer keyboard.

Web Streaming and Video. Teachers can show streamed or downloaded video clips using programs like Windows Media Player and QuickTime. Clips embedded into multimedia presentation programs can easily be shown as well. The interactive features of the whiteboard allow users to pause, circle, annotate, highlight, and more. Of course, a DVD or VHS player can be connected to the projector, too. 

Printing and Saving Notes. Interactive whiteboards let users print or save anything they've written. Teachers can put notes in a file on a shared server for students to download or post notes on a Web page or blog. Notes can also be printed out and distributed, allowing students to participate in the presentation instead of simply copying from the board.

Encouraging Critical Thinking. Interactive whiteboards encourage critical thinking. Imagine using the whiteboard with concept-mapping software like Inspiration or Inspiration, for example. Students' ideas could be written directly on the whiteboard; if the teachers switches to outline view, the class can brainstorm together in an organized fashion.

For Students with Special Needs. Interactive whiteboards may be beneficial to students with special educational needs. The large fonts and bright colors might be helpful for both visually impaired students and those who have trouble staying on task, while students who respond well to kinesthetic learning will benefit from touching the board.