Students today need to engage in their learning and interactive whiteboards can be used to hold students attention in this fast paced world. I’d never actually explored interactive whiteboards, but after some research and exploration, I can see that the opportunities are endless! The following website edna.edu.au contains links to websites and applications that can be used in teaching all areas of the school curriculum. I was particularly interested in the music page which I explored in more detail, and became distracted playing all the games! One link conatined this virtual keyboard which could be used in a group settings to explain chords, scales notes, rhythms, music styles and practically any basic music or complex music theory.
Perhaps the greatest hindrance to interactive white boards is the inability of teachers to know how to actually use this tool. However, the steep learning curve (particularly for those teachers who are less digitally knowledgeable) is well worth it when students can engage and interact with their learning, which in turn increases knowledge retention.
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