How can you effectively use interactive whiteboards for online pedagogy?

3 Engage your learners

One of the main advantages of using IWBs for online pedagogy is that they can engage your learners and motivate them to participate. You can use IWBs to create interactive and dynamic content that appeals to different learning styles and preferences. For example, you can use IWBs to incorporate audio, video, images, animations, or games into your lessons. You can also use IWBs to create polls, quizzes, or puzzles that challenge your learners and provide immediate feedback.

4 Promote collaboration

Another benefit of using IWBs for online pedagogy is that they can promote collaboration and communication among your learners. You can use IWBs to facilitate group work, peer feedback, or class discussions. For example, you can use IWBs to divide your screen into different sections and assign each section to a group of learners. You can also use IWBs to share your screen with your learners and invite them to contribute their ideas or questions. You can also use IWBs to connect with other classrooms or experts and exchange information or perspectives.

5 Support multimodal teaching

A third advantage of using IWBs for online pedagogy is that they can support multimodal teaching and learning. Multimodal teaching refers to the use of multiple modes or forms of communication, such as verbal, visual, gestural, or spatial. Multimodal learning refers to the ability of learners to interpret and produce different modes of communication. You can use IWBs to support multimodal teaching and learning by using different tools and techniques to present and explain your content. For example, you can use IWBs to draw, write, speak, or gesture to illustrate your points. You can also use IWBs to encourage your learners to use different modes of communication to express their understanding or creativity.

6 Follow best practices

Finally, to use IWBs effectively for online pedagogy, you need to follow some best practices. You should avoid overloading your IWB with too much information or clutter. You should also use clear fonts, colors, and layouts to enhance readability and visibility. You should also check your IWB for errors or glitches before and during your lessons. You should also monitor your learners' attention and engagement and adjust your pace and strategies accordingly. You should also solicit feedback from your learners and reflect on your IWB use and outcomes.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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