Interactive whiteboard

An interactive whiteboard is a technological tool that serves as an input system for teachers. In addition to allowing writing, it can manage digital content such as slides, images, and videos. It can be used as a traditional whiteboard, as a duplicate of a laptop screen, as a full-fledged PC, or as a tool for interacting with web or visual collaboration applications. The interactive whiteboard offers the opportunity to actively engage students in interactive activities and work together in real time.

Frontal approach

The frontal approach is a traditional teaching method in which interaction between teacher and students is limited. It is typical of large classes, and the teacher's primary role is to present content and occasionally solicit student reactions. Students are primarily listeners and participate by asking questions and responding to the teacher's input.

Key points

  • The low-interactivity, frontal approach is typical of large classes in which the teacher presents content and solicits student reactions;
  • Large classrooms typically have limited structural flexibility;
  • It is advisable to set up the classroom for the integrated sharing of analogue and digital sources;
  • Interactive whiteboards can be used as a digital whiteboard or a duplicate of your PC screen, as a projector equivalent or as an extension of your PC or as a real PC;
  • New technical solutions are trying to bridge the gap between classroom and remote participants;
  • Aspects such as lighting and sound are important to creating an effective learning space.