Using+a+Interactive+White+boards+for+children+with+Special+Needs

Interactive white boards are becoming a lot more common in classrooms all over Australia. There are a lot of benefits in using an interactive white board while you are teaching. I have listed a few benefits:
 * ‘Interactive-whiteboard is suitable for learners of all ages and allows them to work collaboratively.
 * It looks and can work like a conventional-whiteboard. Thus it maintains the familiarity one has with the traditional-whiteboard.
 * It is much easier to use than a conventional desktop-computer or laptop.
 * It is a very powerful teaching tool as: it enhances modeling and presentation, allows teachers to make effective use of classroom-resources, motivates learners, improve communication and can bring in depth clarity on a topic/subject matter’ [|http://EzineArticles.com/1006486].
 * ‘Its interactive
 * The interactive electronic whiteboard is a colorful tool.
 * Students with limited motor skills can enjoy board use
 * The board can accommodate different learning styles

As a teacher you need to be able to use the interactive whiteboard because ‘Interactive whiteboards are designed to engage a wide variety of students in the learning process. Interactive Whiteboards Conform to UDL Principles they are adaptable to even the most unique learning environments and student populations. The opportunity to present information in multiple ways, allow flexible means of expression, and engage learners of the digital age makes it a natural fit with UDL. Multiple means of expression accommodating learners with special need, students do not need to be able to use all the features of the interactive whiteboard to unlock its educational potential. The technology enables multiple means of expression, benefiting students of all ages and abilities’ []. Interactive Whiteboards can be used for students with disabilities in different ways. []. Interactive Whiteboard Benefits.(2008). Retrieved July 20, 2011, from [] South Carolina Department of Education.(2011). Retrieved July 19, 2011, from []
 * Fine Motor Delays || Visually Challenged || Hearing Impaired || Mentally Behavioural Challenges ||
 * ‘Younger students and those with fine-motor challenges can operate interactive whiteboards by using special pens, a finger or fist, or any object, such as a tennis ball, depending on the type of board used. || Educators can use interactive whiteboards to adapt material for students with visual challenges in a variety of ways. || Interactive whiteboards are also a boon for teachers of deaf students. Interactive whiteboards with finger-touch capabilities enable educators to keep their hands free of pen tools, which can interfere with signing. || ‘Interactive whiteboards, which provide a stimulating focal point for lessons, can therefore be a tremendous asset’ ||
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