1. A Tool for Multisensory Remediation of Dyslexia Linda Hutchison Presenter

2.  Replaces blackboards, whiteboards, and flip charts in classrooms and offices  Uses computer software to present materials  Allows for recording and storage of materials  Provides an effective strategy for instruction, educational materials and presentations NEED

3.  1950s-Universal Design for Learning gained momentum for barrier-free educational environments. New technologies were developing.  Around1990-interactive whiteboards were developed by Xerox for use in offices  1991-SMART Board introduced a board with a LCD screen attached to a computer  Late 1990s-the development of new features for the technology  In 2001-e-Instruction developed wireless technology for the board  2009-mini-boards were introduced in classrooms DEVELOPMENT

4.  Effective Assistive Technology Tool  Interactive Whiteboard Technology can easily be integrated into the classroom to meet the needs of all students  Is attractive to all age groups  Accommodates multiple learning styles ◦ Visual, auditory, and tactile RESEARCH

5. COMMERCIALIZATION VIDEO WEEK 5

6.  IWBs developed as a technology tool to improve interaction in classrooms  Engages students who have a kinesthetic learning style  Important tool in Universal Design for Learning model  63.5% of educators globally have a dedicated interactive whiteboard in their classroom  The installed base of IWBs in K-12 schools is about 1.471 million units Innovation-Decision Process

7. 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 50,000 1,000 SMART Technologies Interactive Whiteboard Sales 1991 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 U.S. Sales WEEK 6 S CURVE

8. 1) Motivates students to learn 2) Satisfies technology learning standards 3) Training can be provided as professional development 4) Manufactures can work with schools to develop pilot programs 5) See results in achievement testing