ERIC Number: EJ984650
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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Middle Years Science Teachers Voice Their First Experiences with Interactive Whiteboard Technology
Gadbois, Shannon A.; Haverstock, Nicole
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, v12 n1 p121-135 2012
Among new technologies, interactive whiteboards (IWBs) particularly seem to engage students and offer entertainment value that may make them highly beneficial for learning. This study examined 10 Grade 6 teachers' initial experiences and uses of IWBs for teaching science. Through interviews, classroom visits, and field notes, the outcomes demonstrated that teachers perceived benefits to using IWBs, including greater instructional flexibility and access to information. Furthermore, they used the IWBs in a range of ways including as a presentation tool but also as a means for students to develop their own knowledge and organization of it. Teachers commented that in order to use this technology effectively they needed sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons as well as opportunities to share ideas with their colleagues. (Contains 5 notes.)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Science Teachers, Grade 6, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Experience, Classroom Observation Techniques, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Innovation, Courseware, Educational Practices, Use Studies, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Semi Structured Interviews, Classroom Techniques
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6
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Language: English
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