The blackboard, along with the traditional presentation board, has just gone electronic. An electronic whiteboard is an interactive display board that connects to a computer and projector. The projector allows the computer information to be displayed on the board and can be manipulated by using a pen, finger or other device. Electronic whiteboards can be mounted to the wall or on a floor stand. Interactive whiteboards can be used for distance learning, where persons don’t need to be in the physical classroom or office. Whiteboards are able to display images from documents, video files and document cameras, where information can be displayed and marked. For example, a diagram of lab specimen can be placed on the whiteboard, with labeling and writing tools enabled. Electronic whiteboards also allow group brainstorming sessions, in which notes can be jotted down and saved as you go. Whiteboards are hard to see when sunlight hits them. They must be positioned correctly, with effective blinds in the classroom or meeting area where the boards are used. Writer Bio
