Would you pick One Tablet or One IWB? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T17:11:39Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/would-you-pick-one-tablet-or?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A1035415&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowe are a online teaching comp…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-12-19:649749:Comment:10466002014-12-19T08:43:28.858Zkenxiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/kenxie
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<p>Ken</p> I think if I had to choose be…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-10-16:649749:Comment:10367882014-10-16T12:36:16.914ZDave Evelandhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DaveEveland
<p>I think if I had to choose between one tablet or one IWB, I'd have to go with an IWB, for the same reasons many have stated overall. I do think however that the comparison isn't fair. It's not likely that a full implementation (installation) of an IWB and the purchase of a tablet would cost the same. Odds are, if the budgets are slim (and whose are not), then the tablet would be the choice purchase - it's cheaper. On the other hand, if a teacher were say given a choice between two…</p>
<p>I think if I had to choose between one tablet or one IWB, I'd have to go with an IWB, for the same reasons many have stated overall. I do think however that the comparison isn't fair. It's not likely that a full implementation (installation) of an IWB and the purchase of a tablet would cost the same. Odds are, if the budgets are slim (and whose are not), then the tablet would be the choice purchase - it's cheaper. On the other hand, if a teacher were say given a choice between two classrooms, - for the same grade level where one had an IWB already installed, and the other didn't but could be paired with an iPad or Slate then yes, I can see it as a more realistic question. IWB's are (for me) an extension of the digitization of large content - or an evolution of the chalkboard. Having both would be advantageous, but it's not cost effective, and likely not to happen. I also know that regardless of where I work, I'll likely have my own laptop - so not having the tablet is ok.</p> I would pick the IWB. The IWB…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-10-07:649749:Comment:10355132014-10-07T19:47:58.011ZKyle WHeelerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KyleWHeeler
<p>I would pick the IWB. The IWB gives students a chance to really get involved into the class. Students love getting to do different things in the classroom. When a student gets to go up to the front of the class and do whatever task the teacher asked, the students love it and the rest of the students are mesmerized in anticipation to see what their fellow classmate gets to do at the board. This then makes the students more likely to pay attention and behave because the IWB can be used as a…</p>
<p>I would pick the IWB. The IWB gives students a chance to really get involved into the class. Students love getting to do different things in the classroom. When a student gets to go up to the front of the class and do whatever task the teacher asked, the students love it and the rest of the students are mesmerized in anticipation to see what their fellow classmate gets to do at the board. This then makes the students more likely to pay attention and behave because the IWB can be used as a reward system. Students are acting out don't get to use the IWB. The IWB also lets the students see what's going on from their seat. The IWB can be used in thousands of fun, interactive ways which is a change from boring power points or just writing on the chalkboard. I would choose the IWB.</p> Hands down I would go with th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-10-07:649749:Comment:10354152014-10-07T19:22:25.767ZScottie Graham IIhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottieGrahamII
<p>Hands down I would go with the IWB. The negatives of this decision would be that it is connected to the computer and would be less "mobile" i guess, and also that there are some neat things that can be done with a tablet. However the positives of having an IWB far outweigh these negatives, and anymore, one can come up with simply for one reason: the IWB can be SO interactive. Students, especially students of this generation, need and want something more than the typical boring classroom. An…</p>
<p>Hands down I would go with the IWB. The negatives of this decision would be that it is connected to the computer and would be less "mobile" i guess, and also that there are some neat things that can be done with a tablet. However the positives of having an IWB far outweigh these negatives, and anymore, one can come up with simply for one reason: the IWB can be SO interactive. Students, especially students of this generation, need and want something more than the typical boring classroom. An IWB brings just that! There is so much a trained teacher can do with an IWB that engages the students one-on-one and as a whole. Given the choice, 9 times out of ten, I would go with an IWB.</p> I would want the IWB. I belie…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-10-07:649749:Comment:10354822014-10-07T03:55:37.118ZAmy Cookehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AmyCooke
<p>I would want the IWB. I believe that IWB’s are one of the best resources for learning in a class. Having students working with the IWB allows for more collaboration and participation from the whole class. I also appreciate the size of an IWB compared to a tablet. While a tablet has students working on a small screen an IWB allows for a student to interact on a larger surface. When considering younger students I believe this is especially important because it allows for a different part of…</p>
<p>I would want the IWB. I believe that IWB’s are one of the best resources for learning in a class. Having students working with the IWB allows for more collaboration and participation from the whole class. I also appreciate the size of an IWB compared to a tablet. While a tablet has students working on a small screen an IWB allows for a student to interact on a larger surface. When considering younger students I believe this is especially important because it allows for a different part of the brain to be used. IWBs have countless ways that they can be used and they do not have many of the limitations of tablets. I think the scaling of the board really makes a difference in the quality of interaction compared to a tablet, even if the tablet is being projected.</p>
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<p></p> I'm a college student who has…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-10-07:649749:Comment:10353012014-10-07T01:50:36.621ZNicole Brunsmanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/NicoleBrunsman
<p>I'm a college student who hasn't had much experience with either pieces of technology in a classroom setting, but I would choose the IWB. I have had more contact and experience with an IWB than a tablet and can see it being more useful. While the tablets have their many benefits, it is not a necessity. Some arguments presented against the IWBs deals with distractions of "being next" these are going to occur with the tablet as well, especially when teaching younger students. There are methods…</p>
<p>I'm a college student who hasn't had much experience with either pieces of technology in a classroom setting, but I would choose the IWB. I have had more contact and experience with an IWB than a tablet and can see it being more useful. While the tablets have their many benefits, it is not a necessity. Some arguments presented against the IWBs deals with distractions of "being next" these are going to occur with the tablet as well, especially when teaching younger students. There are methods that have been mentioned earlier to deal with this distraction and they seem very beneficial. The IWBs also provide movement for the students. Being able to go up to the board and work out a problem is a small, but needed activity. While some argue that is make classroom management more difficult, having students idle in their seats for over 6 hours can also negatively affect classroom management. Many IWBs also allow for multiple students to work at one time, these may cost more, but the technology is out there. I see far more conventional uses from an IWB than a tablet, but that is merely my opinion. Many other commenters offered great points for the uses of tablets though!</p> Hands down I would choose the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-24:649749:Comment:3139842009-03-24T14:20:30.766ZDavid Sladkeyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DavidSladkey
Hands down I would choose the IWB. I see my tablet as a convenience and my IWB as a necessity. I use my tablet as a lesson builder BEFORE class. My students use the IWB during class. Certainly I facilitate the lesson, but I would say that my students are up at the IWB more than I am. Frankly I don't want my students to touch my tablet. I would rather them model what they are doing in front of the rest of the class at the IWB.<br />
Here is a typical way in which I use the IWB. I have made a problem…
Hands down I would choose the IWB. I see my tablet as a convenience and my IWB as a necessity. I use my tablet as a lesson builder BEFORE class. My students use the IWB during class. Certainly I facilitate the lesson, but I would say that my students are up at the IWB more than I am. Frankly I don't want my students to touch my tablet. I would rather them model what they are doing in front of the rest of the class at the IWB.<br />
Here is a typical way in which I use the IWB. I have made a problem before class with my IWB software. I pose the problem for the students to work on with their partner. For example, the steps to solving an equation are written in a mixed up order. The students are to try to make the order correct. Once some discussion has occurred, I pick students at random to go up to the white board and move one step in to what they believe is the right place. They must justify why they moved it. They are also allowed to move any previous steps as long as they justify why they think that. After many students have gone to the board to show and justify their work, we get to the correct order and we move to a different activity.<br />
I understand that the activity I just described could be done with a tablet. Pass the tablet from student to student. However, all the other students are looking at the screen while the student is talking to the class. You don't get that personal connection with the student teaching the rest of the class. It is kind of second hand. Whereas the IWB has the student directly working with the material and the other students.<br />
Let me put it this way. If a tablet can do it, then the IWB can do it, but not always the reverse.<br />
Lastly, I think both is the best.<br />
Dave Sladkey<br />
Naperville Central High School Isn't a iwb roughly $2,000- $…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-23:649749:Comment:3136912009-03-23T23:21:59.242ZLes Bifflehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LesBiffle
Isn't a iwb roughly $2,000- $3,000? How much is graphics tablet?
Isn't a iwb roughly $2,000- $3,000? How much is graphics tablet? I agree with the Tablet and w…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-23:649749:Comment:3136032009-03-23T19:30:13.117ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
I agree with the Tablet and wireless projector folks. For those who like students to get out of their seats, they can get out of their seat and come over to the Tablet...or the Tablet can go to them. I find the SB makes instruction too teacher focused. A Tablet and WP allow me to face my audience at all times and interact with them more directly. You also then don't have to worry about recalibrating which some teachers find burdensome. I really haven't met anyone who could sell me on a SB over…
I agree with the Tablet and wireless projector folks. For those who like students to get out of their seats, they can get out of their seat and come over to the Tablet...or the Tablet can go to them. I find the SB makes instruction too teacher focused. A Tablet and WP allow me to face my audience at all times and interact with them more directly. You also then don't have to worry about recalibrating which some teachers find burdensome. I really haven't met anyone who could sell me on a SB over a Tablet and wireless projector. I would take the Tablet. I ha…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-23:649749:Comment:3135722009-03-23T18:21:52.776ZRoy Bagleyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RoyBagley
I would take the Tablet. I have had to move classrooms the last two years, and the expense of keeping me supplied with an SB (I am the district trainer as well) has been outrageous. All of the district rooms now have projectors and laptops, so a tablet would allow me to change rooms seemlessly.
I would take the Tablet. I have had to move classrooms the last two years, and the expense of keeping me supplied with an SB (I am the district trainer as well) has been outrageous. All of the district rooms now have projectors and laptops, so a tablet would allow me to change rooms seemlessly.