Advantages+&+Disadvantages

=Advantages & Disadvantages=

What are the advantages of an IWB when compared to a normal whiteboard?

Advantages

 * All of your board work can be saved
 * Make use of complex visual material
 * You can save lessons and re-use another time
 * Easily share resources with colleagues
 * Easily integrate student software into lessons
 * Access the Internet in the classroom
 * Display student work (when produced in Word, etc)
 * Word ordering activities are easy
 * Easy access to range of board games and other resources
 * Great for story-telling

Disadvantages

 * Lack of ready-made materials
 * Preparing materials takes time
 * Teacher needs to be confident user of technology
 * Not as easy to write on as a normal board
 * Can only use one pen at a time (no board races)