Interactive White Board project/ActivInspire

I officially started my Interactive White Board project and so far I like what I have done! I decided to do 2nd grade Social Studies and my title is "Our World." Second graders learn about the continents and oceans and how these look on a globe and world map. I thought this would be a great topic for my first ActivInspire experience. I spent some time filling out my Storyboard and that helped tremendously! Dr. Obannon was SO right when she said the Storyboard helps us. As I was working on my project, I would look at my Storyboard to see what would go on the next page and which activity I would do. This kept me very organized and I ended up saving myself a lot of time. It helps seeing the project on paper before you begin to actually do it because it can be overwhelming with so many options to choose from.

So far, I have used the Erase to Reveal, Change color to Reveal, and Identify and Label, and the Magic Revealer. The step-by-step instructions in the packet are very clear and I wouldn't have been able to get as far as I have without them. I think I may include one more interactivity to my project, but that will have to wait because I have to pack for the beach! My flight leaves tonight, but I will finish the project as soon as I get back.

I think Interactive White Board activities are a GREAT addition to the classroom. Kids love coming to the board during class and the activities are tailored towards kids' interests. The Magic Revealer is so much fun to use! As well as the Erase to Reveal and Change color to Reveal. It is a fun way for students to learn. Since you can reset the pages, students can quiz themselves as many times as they need to when they are studying. Interactive White Boards can be created for any age group--they are so versatile! I think this project has been my favorite so far and I can't wait to use them in my classroom one day.\