Interactive whiteboards (IWB) are an excellent tool for early years, when a few basic principles of learning are followed. Here are some tips.
* Use in purposeful play by finding ways to link its use with children's experiences in other areas. Model artwork using the board for creating a design, or use a pictogram to count which fruits different children would like. Make your actions explicit to the children so they understand your purposes.
* Children should be in control and access the board as much as possible themselves. Encourage them to choose what they do by putting shortcuts to a chosen range of software programs on the screen. Introduce new experiences gradually, such as using the board in conjunction with peripherals like a digital microscope.
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