It was really interesting to see the role of interactive white boards in the classroom when used as more than just another version of PowerPoint. Whilst I agree that, perhaps, some of the included software and technology come across as a bit gimmicky, there is vast potential for really extending children’s learning by providing them with content that they can access on different levels and through different modes. One example of this is in the simple sorting game that I created below, offering children an interactive exercise through which they sort animals into categories. Another feature that will come in handy for me is the ability to turn handwriting into text – one aspect of the software that will make my thoughts and ideas legible for the children!

Having said all this however, I need to continue to practice using the software and  become familiar with it so that I am confident in my ability to produce high quality learning aides. In a society where technology is improving daily and where, potentially, pupils may be more technologically adept than their teachers, this is a challenge that I am particularly relishing!