Mini whiteboards
Students use a board to represent their own ideas and record explanations. Key advantages of using whiteboards include:
1. Students can quickly and easily erase errors and attempt the task again
2. Teachers can quickly check for comprehension by asking students to answer on their whiteboard and then have the whole class display their boards.
Mini whiteboards allow students to work independently or collaboratively on tasks.
ICT templates
Make sure you are logged into your Microsoft (new window) or Google (new window) account before accessing these templates. For more support refer to Getting started with technology (new window).
How to use with ICT
Teachers can use applications such as Socrative or Desmos to get quick feedback on student comprehension, display anonymised responses to the class for discussion, and highlight particular strategies.
Students can use digital whiteboard applications to practice and reinforce literacy and numeracy skills, similar to what may be replicated on a magnetic board. They can also create presentations, tutorials, and animated stories in real-time, using video, notation and audio recordings to support and share their explorations.
Single computer
Project prepared questions for all students to see, revealing them one at a time as students answer on their own mini whiteboard.
External resources
| Title | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft whiteboard | Microsoft whiteboard (new window) | Microsoft whiteboard is an interactive collaborative space that teachers and students can use to brainstorm as well as work together on lessons and projects. |
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Personalised learning
Disability, Learning and Support
When planning to use technology in the classroom it is important to consider the diversity of your learners. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and effective for all. For UDL guidelines, information and additional materials, visit the CAST website.
Many students require technology as an adjustment to support their access to learning. Adjustments (NESA) are actions taken that enable a student with disability and additional learning needs to access syllabus outcomes and content on the same basis as their peers. Enrol in the Personalised learning with technology online course to help you make more informed decisions regarding technology.
For a range of simple, how-to videos visit the Assistive Technology page on the Disability, Learning and Support website. Resources are organised into four sections; Literacy and Learning, Vision, Hearing, Physical and Motor Skills.
High potential and gifted learning and support
When planning to use technology in the classroom it is important to consider the full range of abilities of all learners. High potential and gifted learners may require additional adjustments and deliberate talent development. These strategies include differentiation, grouping, enrichment and advanced learning pathways so students can be engaged, grow and achieve their personal best.
Assessing and identifying high potential and gifted learners will help teachers decide which students may benefit from extension and additional challenge. Effective strategies and contributors to achievement for high potential and gifted learners helps teachers to identify and target areas for growth and improvement.
For further support and advice about how to tailor learning for high potential and gifted students from all backgrounds, visit the High Potential and Gifted Education web section, High Potential and Gifted Education Policy or attend one of the professional learning courses on offer.