Thousands of free packages to help teachers integrate interactive whiteboards in to their lessons are available as free downloads online.
Teachers can pick from professional lesson packages to download in popular desktop software formats like PowerPoint and Word.
Every subject is covered at most levels – and many UK sites like Topmarks (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/interactive.aspx) and Schoolzone (http://www.schoolzone.co.uk) have lessons tailored for the key stage syllabus.
Browsing the Topmarks site for interactive whiteboards is easy – just pick a topic from subjects including maths, literacy, sciences, history and art, then select an age group from foundation to KS4.
Lessons, games and other resources are listed – and in many cases involve linking to other educational sites that hold even more treasures for busy teachers.
Schoolzone is more of a lesson planning resource with reviews and information about integrating interactive smart boards in to lessons.
These are just a couple of thousands of online resources worldwide that can help pupils and teachers.
Introducing interactive whiteboards to the classroom opens the door on an whole new way of teaching and learning through collaboration.
Animation, bright colours and exciting graphics retain pupils’ interest and allow teaches to deliver interesting and informative lessons that gain attention.
The argument may rage on in education circles about whether whiteboards improve schooling, but there seems little doubt that they are great tools in the hands of great teachers and let them express their talents more creatively than straight delivery of lessons.
Exploring online resources shows that once a school has invested in interactive whiteboards, this does not mean they are locked in to buying software from specific vendors or formats.
Smarter Interactive is an experienced education supplier with a track record of finding competitively priced solutions that match the ambitions of teachers.
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