Where I Stand: IWBs

Interactive White Boards, that is. Those technology pieces which are popping up in classrooms all over the world as part of the “modernization” of schools. Let me go on the record. I’m not a fan.

My own district invested heavily- IWBs are now in every classroom in the district and are the focus of the [...]

Whiteboards of the future?

Another education design idea I’d put in the “really?” category (along with the multi-touch desks I commented on earlier):

Flexboards! Interactive whiteboards that don’t need an LCD projector to work, and include a workspace! While just a design concept, their description page at TheGreenerGrass.org has some silly things on it (IMHO).

While [...]

Desks of the future?

A recent education-related post from an unlikely source was pushed my way this week regarding new touchscreen desks designed to be used in educational settings.

“Multi-touch smart desks” could be used to authentically improve instruction. However, is it the best way? The most cost-effective method? The most relevant to our students’ future technology usage?

Some [...]