The White Board
How can the use of an interactive white board heighten interaction with students?
Brian,
Excellent examples of the use of this tool. Thank you for sharing those. Yes, the "process" of getting to a solution either in Math or in critical thinking in general can be well captured using this tool.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I really find the online whiteboard a useful tool in my online mathematics courses. This is because in a math class we often focus on the answer as right or wrong, but the meat of a problem is always in the solution.
When there is no lecture the students often miss out on "seeing" the solution process. The online white board affords me the opportunity to show them this. In a tutoring situation it really breaks down the solution process for the student. At the same time, unlike the traditional white board, I can record that presentation and send it to the remaining students.
Best,
Brian Stout
Jeremy,
Additionally, this technology supports ongoing access to learning moments.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
It helps bring in collaboration and interesting technology.
With it you can move more efficiently while educating.
Richard,
I agree...great points! Yes, all input skills as well as output skills are engaged using this technology.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Lisa,
Also the capability this technology has for capture and distribution means that online, blended, and on ground can all benefit from the asynchronous interaction.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Some, throgh kinestics may be the only way they can learn. Students only retain 30% of what they hear. It is through application that the skills in which they are being exposed to can be utlized and retained. The whiteboard in the online environment is the best place for this to happen. In which ways have you integrated the whiteboard to enhance your courseroom?
Students love the interaction with the white board and being able to see their input on the screen.
Travis,
Yes, it can be, however, there are also the same kinds of tools in fully online as well. These tools help to engage students and create content as students interact and participate. It also helps to capture and distribute these learning connections and moments.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
It's a tool for communicating-it's one part of the classroom experience.
Coleen,
Very true - quick polls are a great way to find out the knowledge gaps and to immediately engage students.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Coleen,
These are great points. Any tool that engages students and heightens the interactivity is crucial for online students.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
It can heighten interaction with students because we can involve them by asking poll questions, or for example, asking them to use a pointer and place a symbol by a correct answer, etc. It makes learning fun! :)
Great point, Dr. Ruth!
This has been my problem in many cases. However, now that I have access to Zoom, I love the interactivity it provides, as I can screen share to show how to do APA formatting for example. I find students become more engaged with this if we as instructors know how to use all the "bells and whistles" a program such as this provides. However, as you mentioned, many times we are so overwhelmed with preparing classes, grading, tutoring etc., it becomes hard to learn how to operate many of the new technologies we could be using to interact and engage more of our students.
Penelope,
Very true, however, the full capacity this technology has in capture and distribution means that the learning can continue outside the class meeting and also in supporting online sessions or fully online as well.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
They have the ability to interact and contribute to the discussion or lecture.
Khal,
I agree - they can be the board on the wall in a classroom or online via a chat or meeting software. Either way, this technology has the capability of capturing discussions and thought logic and then it can be distributed to the students for further thinking and discussion.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Elin,
Yes, and capturing the interaction and thought processes are all excellent in support of the learning process...capture and distribute can totally change the process for students.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Reynard,
Interactive white board technology tools encourage, support, and enhance the student learning process.
Students are more engaged and more motivated to learn. They are able to share, discuss, and collaborate using the benefits of digital technology.
Moreover, educators can effectively assess student learning and progress. At the end, it is a win-win situation for everyone!
-Khal
