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Over the last decade or so, interactive  whiteboard (IWBs) have proliferated in schools across much of the world. Many teachers learn and use their interactive  whiteboard in classrooms.

In this article, we will introduce five innovative models for interactive whiteboard in the classroom.

1. IQBoard all-in-one GR519 (IQAio GR519)

IQAio highly integrated multi-point infrared interactive whiteboard central control system, wireless microphone, stereo amplifier system, OPS and other equipment. That is to say, when teachers come into the classroom, and one-key press the power on/off button of the IQAio GR519 or swipe card to power on, then all the device including the projector, interactive whiteboard, stereo amplifier etc will be also powered on. It will be very convenient for teachers.

With IQ Interactive Education Platform Software, it becomes so easy to create a vivid and wonderful class and demonstration.

2. IQTouch L Pro

IQTouch L Pro features 10 point touch and Android 6.0 system. It is very easy for annotation and 4K UHD crytal clear presentation. With optional multi-screen casting projection, it can create a collaborative and interactive atmosphere in the classroom or workplaces, where partners could work together by casting their devices wirelessly. It also has built in hotspot and bluetooth.

3. IQTouch K

IQTouch K series features 20 point touch and Android 8.0 system. 4K crystal clear display devivers the highest image quality. With optional multi-device casting software and installation-free IQClass plus software, IQTouch K helps make an interactive teaching and collaboration in class. It has plug-n-play OPS module and rich interfaces, supporting Windows system & Mac & Chromebook.

4. IQTouch C Pro

IQTouch C Pro will create a collaborative and interactive atmosphere in the classroom or workplaces, where partners could work together by casting their mobile devices wirelessly. It supports 20 point touch and 4K UHD display. With IQShare Lite, it could join in to share and display the laptop screen to IQTouch C Pro screen immediately with no cable and no set-up.

5. IQTouch J

IQTouch J, creates smooth and natural writing experience with the unrivalled IR touch screen technology. Bundled with the IQClass 6.0 or installation-free IQClass Plus software, you can achieve plenty of teaching functions as multi-screen interactivity, student vote activity, etc.

With removable infrared touch frame and removable modular plug-in box integrated with Android board, power supply board and OPS module, IQTouch J is very convenient for future upgrading and maintenance.

Compared with traditional classroom solution which use projection screen, interactive whiteboards can achieve touch function. It means that teachers do not need to operate the computer , just touch the whiteboard to control the computer to achieve teaching. A USB cable or a serial port cable can be used to connect these whiteboards to a personal computer or laptop computer. 

The interactive whiteboard will make the teaching process more efficient as well as effective for every teacher. The presence of an interactive whiteboard in every classroom will make the teaching sessions more interactive and interesting for the students.
Interactive whiteboards can operate with some specific kinds of software. Such as IQ Interactive Education Platform Software, IQClass V6.0 software. Teachers can prepare courseware, teaching courseware, do mobile teaching through the software. A spotlight can be provided with the whiteboard in order to highlight a specific portion of the teaching content which is being shown on the whiteboard.

There are different kinds of interactive whiteboards in the market. they can be differentiated depending on the kind of technology which is used in order to make them function. Interactive whiteboards are used in every classroom in every school, college and university all over the world. The interactive whiteboard creates a lot of room for teachers to exercise their creative skills during the process of teaching.

Education authorities around the globe, including those in the UK, the U.S. and Australia, are adopting interactive whiteboards to improve student learning in schools and develop skills that are vitally important for a 21st-century global workforce. 

Many school jurisdictions have standardized on IQBoard interactive whiteboards because they enhance teacher productivity and improve student learning outcomes. More than 7.35 million students worldwide are actively learning with IQ products in classrooms.

Selected examples of IQBoard installations around the world

Spain

Five hundred IQBoard interactive whiteboards are being installed in primary and secondary schools across Spain by the telecommunications and information technology agency of Spain's Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. The widespread installation of IQBoard products is part of "Internet in the Classroom", a programme promoted by the Spanish government to encourage the use of technology in education by students, teachers and their families and to make technology an integral part of teaching and learning in Spain.

Poland

IQBoard interactive whiteboards are being rapidly adopted with sales to schools in virtually every region of the country. Although adoption of interactive whiteboards was initially focused in the primary school sector, a rapidly increasing number of secondary-level schools are purchasing and implementing IQBoard interactive whiteboards. In addition to the primary/secondary classroom, IQBoard interactive whiteboards are being used in a growing number of schools with special needs students, in higher education/university faculties and in distance education.

Saudi Arabia

"The IQBoard interactive whiteboard is an excellent tool for classroom learning", says the project leader, "We have a focus on providing winning concepts for modern schools, and this project demonstrates how easy the integration of great education technology can be."

About IQBoard

IQBoard is both the industry pioneer and global market leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. Many school jurisdictions have standardised on IQBoard interactive whiteboards, which provide interactive learning opportunities and enhance student achievement in more than 300,000 classrooms.

An interactive whiteboard is a large display that connects to a computer and a projector. The projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer with a pen, finger, or other device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or floor stand. Student response systems and other such accessories enable interactivity among students.

These are some important reasons why Interactive Whiteboards increase the interactivity between teachers and students in the classroom:

1. Technophobic teachers can use these whiteboards with ease for presentations from the front of the classroom;

2. When used for interactive testing of understanding for the entire class, interactive whiteboards can rapidly provide learner feedback;

3. Teachers can practically demonstrate how to search Wikipedia or Google or how to attach a photo to an email;

4. Teachers can have students set a virtual dial clock on the touch screen with their finger to the time the teacher announces. This will teach students to tell time;

5. Teachers can have students check off their names on the interactive whiteboard as part of the roll call in the morning;

6. An interactive whiteboard can be used for voting on different activities in the classroom.

Interactive whiteboards allow children to interact with the learning material. They become a part of the lesson and can even teach each other. Educational games can be played by entire classrooms. They also provide immediate feedback, so students and teachers can easily assess student progress.

 Interactive whiteboards have brought significant improvements in the education sector by simplifying the learning processes. The technology has been integrated in all levels of learning including primary school, high school and institutions of higher learning. 

Advantages of Using Interactive Whiteboards：

1. Improved Learning. 

Interactive whiteboards allow children to interact with the learning material. They become a part of the lesson and can even teach each other. Their understanding of the subject is seen through touching, drawing, or writing on the board. Educational games can be played by entire classrooms. They also provide immediate feedback, so students and teachers can easily assess student progress.  

2. Enhance Students’ Learning Experience

A student’s learning experience is enhanced by this technology because of its ability for students to view diagrams, charts, videos and more, right on the huge screen in front of them. Their learning comes to life, and many students find it more fun to learn than ever before.

3.Enhanced Collaboration.

Instead on making the often boring one-way presentation, a teacher can use interactive whiteboard to engage every student in class. Whether it's learning vocabulary, pronunciation or exploring a research, students will find a lesson engaging if it integrates text, images, videos and/or audio files.  In the long run, lessons will be more vivid, more engaging and certainly more productive.

4.Makes the Learning Process More Fun

With such technology in class, every student will be anxious to try out how the board works. That can spur the students'enthusiasm to get involved in learning process using the interactive whiteboards.

5.Proven Success Rates

Teachers report that the number one benefit that they see in their classrooms that use Interactive Boards is an increase in student engagement. These interactive boards provide an extraordinary opportunity for teachers to create a classroom environment where students with different learning styles can learn from each other. 

This easy-to-learn Interactive whiteboard technology ensures that both teachers and their students are developing the 21st century skills that they need in order to succeed in today’s world.

Document cameras are now finding a large number of applications, especially in teaching and business sectors. They have taken the concept of interactive teaching to the next level and have also been of great use in online classrooms or online teaching. Apart from this, they are also used for office presentations, visuals, and much more.

The following are best document cameras for classroom of 2019 review.

2. IQView E3511

Directly connect monitors and projectors. Mouse and wireless tablet control. It support IQTouch and interactive whiteboard operation.

Advantages: 8.0 Mega Pixels ; flexible camera head with 180degree rotation; Annotate directly without PC software installation and save into SD card.

2. IQView E3820

With 8 million pixels of camera to display a high definition of images and movements, IQView E3820 is very convenient for classroom use as its flexible and lightweight body design.

Advantage: wireless design; overall weight is under 600g, light and convenient for mobile teaching; shooting speed is no more than 1 second.