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3 support mechanisms

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Hitachi staff member 11 months, 3 weeks ago

3 support mechanisms
The crucial component to the IWB journey is who you surround yourself with. If you feel as though you are an 'island upon yourself' you will eventually drown. Put your hand up and both accept and offer support with new and innovative IWB ideas.

students teachers globe 1. Student to Teacher support - your students are your strongest advocates. The next generation of students as learners are 'programmed' to view technology with naturalness and fresh eyes. When developing a culture of 'life long' learners, the support of students is empowered beyond belief.
2. Teacher to Teacher support - Share ideas with teachers in your school and then widen your collaboration to those in your network, district, department. An idea shared is an idea multiplied and in turn you will also benefit from the ideas of others.
3. Teacher to Global support - the world is at your feet. The resources available at your finger tips are vast, appealing and exciting. Grasp such support with gusto and maximise on the ideas of others. 'Web lifting' ideas is not cheating but a clever use of time. Work smarter not harder.

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3 levels of input

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 11 months, 3 weeks ago

3 levels of input
With the multitude of internet sites and software packages available, it is easy to fall into the abyss of technology.
Software Package | IWB Software | Internet 1. Open the IWB software package e.g. Starboard, RM Easiteach. Have the 'white piece of paper' open at all times as a form of 'chalkboard' for demonstration, brainstorming and sharing of ideas.
2. Open the Internet. Have at least one site open that supports the main focus of the lesson, e.g. Google Earth for Geography, Maths Dictionary, Writing structures.
3. Open a software package. Locate a supporting resource that scaffolds the learning, e.g. Language Conventions, characterisation of historical figures, mathematical drill and practice.

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3 Senses

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 11 months, 3 weeks ago

3 Senses
Using an IWB successfully means incorporating the three main senses: aural, visual and touch. When a teacher designs a lesson using the IWB they should think about:

IWB Sensory Approach 1. What will the students visually see? What is visually appealing and will engage the students attention?
2. What will the students hear? What types of sounds will elicit ideas and deeper thinking?
3. What will the students touch or interact with on the IWB? (or more importantly, why will the students touch the IWB?) The teacher needs to ensure that they do not fall into the habit of 'token' usage of the IWB by students but encourage meaningful interaction and collaboration.

 

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IWB Journey

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 11 months, 3 weeks ago

IWB journey

When we embark on a journey you need to ensure you pack all the essential elements. You often procrastinate over what to bring and deliberate about what to leave out. Rule of 3


You incline to worry about what may be forgotten and concern yourself with the 'what if?' possibilities.

Embarking on an IWB journey is no different, with the inevitable trials and tribulations you may encounter along the way. To lessen the worry and increase the success, a 'Rule of Three' is a successful model to follow. Victory is imminent when you take a breath and think about things in 'threes'.

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IWB Fresh Look

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 2 months, 3 weeks ago

IWB Fresh Look Fresh eyes

Start the year with a set of IWB 'Fresh eyes'. Start with simple and creative measures such as:

 

1. As the IWB is turned on, ensure the visual/auditory stimuli is meaningful, e.g. photography that engages
   the senses prior to writing, daily challenges or games that invite students to problem solve, examples of best practice so students have a more concrete mental image of learning.
2. When presenting lessons, create a 'coloured' introductory page with the learning intention and success criteria, so students are fully aware of what they are focusing on and how they may represent their understandings.
3. Set up a 'visual/interactive timetable' so the teacher and students can easily keep track of the events of the day/week and in turn, have more ownership of the placement and manipulation of the graphics, as the day/week unfolds.

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IWB Fresh Start

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 2 months, 3 weeks ago

IWB Fresh Start
New Year - Fresh Start Fresh starts are like a breath of crisp Summer air; it invigorates the senses, providing you with renewed energy and a yearning to achieve more. One of the most obvious ways to create a fresh start is not to continue to do the 'same things with the same results', but spice up the way you use your IWB. Some suggestions are:
1. Use new tools within the Starboard Software. Every so often, delve into the menu system and dabble with a new skill. If you did this every month, imagine the possibilities by the end of the year?
2. Explore further IWB software. The most successful way to use the IWB is inter changing within and between software and applications; ensuring the tools you require match the focus of the lesson. Add a new dimension to your IWB usage by exploring the tools of RM Easiteach New Generation.
3. Learn more from others/Share ideas. Teaching in isolation is not healthy nor productive. The best complement is when someone thinks so highly of your idea they wish to replicate it. Download a lesson onto the Starboard website, to extend the IWB community.

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IWB Resolutions

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Hitachi staff member 2 months, 3 weeks ago

IWB Resolutions
The IWB is by far one of the most powerful tools within a classroom setting. A 'Wish List' of IWB Resolutions are to:
1. Use IWB in a more engaging and creative manner.
2. Incorporate more IWB tools and techniques within lessons.
3. Encourage students to use the IWB as a learning tool more often throughout classes.
4. Integrate the IWB as a flexible learning space within the classroom setting i.e. learning station, developmental exploration, rotational activity.
5. Enlist the power of the collective and openly share ideas and resources with colleagues, to maximise more on the IWB possibilities.

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New Beginnings

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Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

New Beginnings
New beginnings Every class or session is a new opportunity for learning, both from the teachers and students perspective. When teaching, we often yearn to include new ideas and incorporate new technologies. Sometimes IWB usage comes naturally and works well, sometimes with all good intentions, the aims of the lessons are not fulfilled. The teacher should provide by example by demonstrating that with learning comes successes and subsequently areas of fine tuning. As the teacher, set goals for your IWB teaching that are realistic and achievable. Build on your IWB skills as the technological, naturalness of your teaching evolves.
 
 

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Archimedes Moments

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Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Archimedes Moments Archimedes Moments
Everyone 'wants' to succeed. (I don't know one person who 'wants' to fail). The challenge/trick as a teacher is to identify every students Archimedes moment – from the small to the large. Success is not necessarily a tangible item, accolade or award. It is sometimes the inconspicuous, the statement, the assistance provided… Use the IWB to acknowledge the stepping stones to success, contributing greatly to a positive classroom environment.

 
 

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Crystal Clearness

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Crystal Clearness
Crystal Clear Daily Routines
Set up Daily Routines on the IWB to ensure learning is transparent and that all parties have ownership. Create rotational charts so students organise their own classroom, rather than merely the teacher being in charge.

Learning Objectives
Set clear learning objectives at the commencement of each lesson – write the goal (don't just state it). Refer to this throughout the lesson to keep on track. Be clear of the success criteria – what does the student need to do to demonstrate learning/success? Does the student know what the next level of learning/understanding/success looks like? How can the students use the IWB to demonstrate their learning? Remember, the IWB is both a 'teaching' tool and a 'learning' tool.

Code of Conduct
Set clear expectations. Highlight and model positive behaviour that meets with the shared expectations set BY the class FOR the classroom environment. Use the IWB to record positive behaviour and incorporate the IWB as a motivational tool.
 
 

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First Impressions

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Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

First Impressions First Impressions
First Impressions are crucial. A lot is felt and interpreted by a first impression; the power of a firm handshake, eye contact, chemistry, a smile… As you naturally greet your students at the door, provide them also with a greeting on the IWB.

Individualise the Screen Block with an image of a student who has achieved greatness or conducted themselves in a positive way. First impressions last… so do last impressions. What are you going to do or use on the IWB that will highlight the students learning? Record problem solving steps, 'aha' moments and conclusions to learning throughout the lesson on the IWB, to refer to the at the commencement of the next lesson.
 
 

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More is less?

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

 

More is less
More
The more engaged the classroom, the more dynamic.

The more involved all parties, the more productive the learning.

The more enthralled students. the more creative the learning.
OR
Less
The less engaged the classroom, the more disruptive the students.

The less involved all parties, the more disinterested all parties become.

The less enthralled the students, the more disheartened they are.
Less is more Generally speaking, a classroom that is exciting to learn and teach in has less classroom management issues than one that is standard or lacking of lustre. Maximise on the IWB to have more moments of 'WOW' and less moments of 'hum drum'.

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March Tips - Developing a Positive Classroom Culture

Posted by: Hitachi Admin Hitachi Team
Hitachi staff member 1 month, 4 weeks ago

  March Starboard Tips
March Tips
Developing a Positive Classroom Culture
A Positive Classroom environment is one that is not only designed, planned and implemented but one that is felt, believed in and nurtured.

How do you manage this within a short and long term perspective, using your Interactive Whiteboard as an authentic and 'natural' teaching and learning tool?

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