Interactive+Whiteboards+(Promethean+Activboard)

Interactive Whiteboards (Promethean Activboard) Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) need to be incorporated into the planning, teaching, curriculum and assessment of schools. The focus of this presentation is on Interactive Whiteboards, specifically the brand Promethean Activboard. Promethean Activboards are marked the leading brand of active boards. The Promethean can be found on online stores such as the Promethean site and ASI Solutions ( [|www.asi.com.au] ). The Promethean Activboard ranges in price from approximately $2800-$9000, depending on their individual capabilities. The differing features include the model, systems (fixed, adjustable, mounted or mobile), learner response systems, interactive tools (pen, slate, view or remote), software, classroom audio and the resources and training available for the educator (Pearson Longman, n.d.). A Promethean Activboard is a solid-state, impact resistant whiteboard which contains digital electromagnetic sensing technology. The board is operated by a cordless electronic pen; the pen is detected quickly and accurately through a small magnetic field cov ering the surface of the board (Promethean lighting the flame of learning, n.d.). These boards are connected to a computer allowing the teacher to access and display anything contained on the computer. A projector is also required for the Promethean Activboard; the projector allows the image drawn on the board to become visible (Pearson Longman, n.d.). To give you a glimps at these amazing machines and their capabilities here is a short clip on Promethean's new range ActiveBoard 500 Pro. []  Rationale    Identification of Position    Identification of appropriate context   Pedagogical Approaches    Curriculum area focus    Classroom and student organisation    Legal and Ethical considerations  