Interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand.
They are used in a variety of settings such
as in classrooms at all levels of education,
in corporate board rooms and work groups, in
training rooms for professional training and
more.
Uses for interactive whiteboards include
1. Operating any software that is loaded onto the connected PC, including Internet browsers or proprietary software
2. Using software to capture notes written on a whiteboard or whiteboard-like surface
3. Controlling the PC (click and drag), mark-up (annotating a program or presentation) and translating cursive writing to text (not all whiteboards)
The interactive whiteboard is connected to a computer through a wired medium (USB, a serial port cable) or with a wireless connection (Bluetooth).
Usually, the device driver software is
loaded onto the attached computer
where it enables the Interactive
Whiteboard to act as a Human Input
Device (HID). The interactive
whiteboard usually becomes active once
connected and the driver is running. |
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Most interactive whiteboards capture annotations and emulate mouse and keyboard functions with varying degrees of accuracy. Users can click links and icons and depending if the technology support full mouse functionality, also control pop-ups, hints, hyperlinks and
voice overs.
The combination of a large, bright interactive surface with (in some cases) complete control of any computer application means these whiteboards are ideal for integrating information technology into business meetings and group learning situations.
Classroom uses
Interactive whiteboards are used in many schools as replacements for traditional whiteboards or flipcharts. They provide ways to show students anything that can be presented on a computer's desktop (educational software, web sites, and others). Projectors, which are used with the interactive whiteboards, can also be connected to a video recorder or a DVD player, or users can connect to a school network digital video distribution system. Interactive whiteboards can also interact with online shared annotation and drawing environments in the form of interactive vector based graphical websites.
Short-Throw Projection Systems and Interactive Whiteboards
Some manufacturers offer short-throw projection systems in which a projector with a special wide angle lens is mounted much closer to the interactive whiteboard surface and projects down at an angle of around 45 degrees. These vastly reduce the shadow effects of traditional front-projection systems and eliminate any chance for a user to see the projector
beam.
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