1. PGCE Secondary Training Using the Interactive Whiteboard effectively

2. Keyword: ‘Interactive’ Student-centred Kinaesthetic Audio-visual Stimulating and motivational Engaging and competitive Cross-curricular / PLTS (KS3) Quick starters / plenaries (AfL)

3. Examples Interactive games for consolidation and revision, e.g. Jeopardy, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Voting pads Showcasing students’ work Interactive teaching tool to enliven teacher-led activities and presentations

4. Further Possible Advantages PowerPoint vs. Flipchart Whiteboard vs. IWB DVD player vs. Media Player, etc. Flashcards vs. Clip Art / Photos, etc. Realia vs. Direct internet access Durability and environment

5. Remember This is a tool, like any other tool in the classroom. Overused, it’s novelty quickly fades. Used effectively, playing to its strengths, and it can be highly motivational and bring enjoyment to the lesson.

6. Recommended Reading Bailey, R. & Dugard, C., (2007). Lights, camera, action! Digital video in the languages classroom. London: CILT. Dugard, C. & Hewer, S., (2003). Impact on learning. What ICT can bring to MFL in KS3. London: CILT. Field, K. (ed.), (2000). Issues in modern foreign languages teaching. London: Routledge.

7. Useful Internet Sites Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/rgshiwyc/school/curric/HotPotatoes/index.htm Teacher Resource Exchange http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/server.php?request=c2l0ZS5jb250ZW50&contentId=338 Ashcombe School http://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlang/index_teaching.htm