The Digital Whiteboard: A Tool in Early Literacy Instruction
I read an article called, "The Digital Whiteboard: A Tool in Early Literacy Instruction". I chose this website because I am using my whiteboard daily in my classroom and I wanted to see if the article had any new ideas to use the whiteboard. For those of you who do not know a digital whiteboard is an electronic version of a dry-erase board. It is a digital whiteboard connected to a computer. The whiteboard can be written on with regular dry-erase markers. The markers are virtual in that they contain no ink, and they function by responding to their movement on the surface of the board. The virtual markers are activated when you lifted the pen from the tray and then put on the digital whiteboard frame. Only one marker can be used at a time and there are different colors.
The whiteboard engages students through kinesthetics as they use markers or their hands to respond to the text, highlightning with color or drawing boxes and circles with the tips of their fingers or the palms of their hands. You can also write with your finger when you lift up one of the markers. This is also good for motor skills.
The digital whieboard works with other software on your computer by opening up a file and then being able to write on whatever is open. It also makes website more visible for students to see and interact with. This helps creates meaning, make connections, and develop understanding during literacy lessons.
Overall whiteboards are amazing and I cannot go a day without using mine. If you do not have one in your classroom or school building, apply for a great because they are wonderful!
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29204/
The whiteboard engages students through kinesthetics as they use markers or their hands to respond to the text, highlightning with color or drawing boxes and circles with the tips of their fingers or the palms of their hands. You can also write with your finger when you lift up one of the markers. This is also good for motor skills.
The digital whieboard works with other software on your computer by opening up a file and then being able to write on whatever is open. It also makes website more visible for students to see and interact with. This helps creates meaning, make connections, and develop understanding during literacy lessons.
Overall whiteboards are amazing and I cannot go a day without using mine. If you do not have one in your classroom or school building, apply for a great because they are wonderful!
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29204/
No comments:
Post a Comment