Research Really Does Matter!

As a professional in this field staying current and up to date on research out there is imperative to being an effective teacher. You want to make sure you know the latest and greatest information so your students receive the best education they can. In TPTE 486, we are learning about Interactive White Boards and how to use them properly. However, understanding how effective and the best uses for them is crucial so you can make the most out of such a great tool. 

I found many things interesting in the article on the research done on these white boards. Something that stood out to me was how ineffective they were on lower level students. I previously thought that something with great visuals and interactivity would be really helpful to them. Having this knowledge though, will allow me to find other ways to teach those that are struggling, instead of using something that won't help them that much. It was also great to learn that using clickers to "poll" the class on quizzes/informative assessment or if we are learning math, making graphs on favorite items, is really the best use of the white boards. As a teacher, you want the best for your students so reading this type of research ensures that you enhances your students learning experience, but in the best way possible.