Classification: (E – Primary)

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There is a very large range of teaching resources and lesson plans available to download (for free) to meet almost everyone’s needs.

Classification: (T – interactive whiteboards) (E – primary)

Preps Play and Learn with an IWB

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This presentation was presented by Leonie Bourke and Chris Vescio at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: This session will demonstrate how the interactive whiteboard can be used as an integral part of learning in the Early Years of Schooling. Participants will be shown how children’s learning can be enhanced by the use of the IWB from the first day of school. A range of programs and websites from different curriculum areas will also be explored in this session.

Classification: ( T – interactive whiteboards) (E – primary)

Ready, Set, Prep!

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This presentation was presented by Leonie Bourke and Chris Vescio at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: In this session Leonie and Chris will invite you into their prep classrooms. Children are introduced to routine and structure in a fun and stimulating way using an IWB. Participants will also be shown a variety of strategies that have been developed to assist all children with their learning – including children with special needs.

Classification: (E – primary) (T – interactive whiteboards)

How Beginning Teachers are Taught to Use IWBs in their Teaching - Primary

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This presentation was presented by Sue Gregory at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: This session outlines how university pre service teachers are taught to use the interactive whiteboards prior to going out on prac or embarking on their careers as teachers. There are four areas covered when teaching the upcoming teachers. These will be discussed with relevant examples and ideas on how to locate resources. This session is relevant to beginning users of IWBs working in primary schools.

Classification: (E – primary) (T – software)

Supporting the writing process with great multisensory software – wonderful for all primary students and especially struggling writers

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This presentation was presented by Jo Evans at the First NZ and AUS International IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: Look at the advantages of using really supportive and multisensory primary programs that can greatly assist the writing process (especially those who find writing very challenging). This session aims to show a whole range of powerful features including; visual word processing, speaking text, student friendly and phonetic spell checking, word banks with key vocabulary, easy recording of students’ speech to link with their writing and word prediction.