How it works –

The image from a computer is projected on to the interactive whiteboard, turning it into a very large computer screen

• The screen can be used to display computer software, web pages, CD-ROMs and videos from a variety of sources. It can replace the chalk, white or roller board, OHP, video recorder and TV.
• Unlike a projector screen, the Promethean Interactive whiteboard is ‘active’. As you point or click on icons on the board, using an appropriate ‘stylus pen’, the action transmits to the computer. So instead of opening a computer program by double clicking on a mouse, you simply tab twice on the icon displayed on the whiteboard. With an interactive ‘pen’ there is also the option of a right mouse click.
• Promethean Interactive whiteboards are supplied in a variety of sizes and can be fixed or portable.
• Additional personal response units that communicate with the board can be added, such as voting or wireless slates, so every learner can be an active participant. ‘Voting’ handsets let every learner give their opinions; wireless slates enable learners to control the board from any part of the classroom.