Interactive whiteboards and English teaching: A consideration of typical practice

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Author
Kneen, Judith
Date
2015Type
Article
Publisher
Wiley
ISSN
0425-0494
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This article considers the affordances of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) for
English teachers by reflecting on the typical use of IWBs by a number of sec-
ondary English teachers who use them routinely within their teaching. Drawing
on a PhD study, it looks at the practice of these teachers and considers when
the technology is used within lessons, in terms of lesson timing and the stage
of teaching. It also draws attention to two particular areas: the most commonly
used programmes observed and the use of handwriting on the IWBs. From the
patterns of practice that emerge, it is clear that teachers require continuing pro-
fessional development in order to understand and use the technology
effectively.
Journal/conference proceeding
English in Education
Citation
Kneen, J., (2015) 'Interactive whiteboards and English teaching: a consideration of typical practice', English in Education, 49 (3), pp.215-232.
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This article was published in English in Education on 23 July 2015 (online), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eie.12072
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