Interactive Whiteboards: Boone or Bandwagon

I think that since this article was critical review of literature that the authors need to show both the positive and the negative aspects of using the interactive whiteboards. The positive aspects are endless and there are so many interesting and educational ways that a interactive whiteboard can be used. They can be used in any subject area as well as integrating different subjects with each other. However, this article exposed some of the negative aspects of using the whiteboards. One of the negative claims adequate training for the teachers. I think that training the teachers to use the whiteboard can benefit the teachers as well as the students. Training the teachers using the whiteboard is the same as training them on new curriculum. However, the training for the whiteboard may be more interesting. All school districts need to do is, have an inservice day and inform teachers of the usage of the whiteboards as well as allow them to be interactive with them. Another problem that the authors noted was where the IWB would be placed. For students in the lower elementary levels, the IWB may be placed too high for them to reach. I think the the positive aspects can outweigh the negative aspects.