400 Ideas for Interactive Whiteboards

This is another title in the Macmillan Books for Teachers series, which aims to combine practical help for real-world teaching situations with useful insights into current Methodology. As well as a short introductory section on the 'what, why and how to' of IWBs, the book identifies four main approaches to using IWBs: using regular programmes through IWBs (eg powerpoint, blogs); using the software supplied with an IWB (eg Smart and Promethean software); using specifically created ELT IWB software (eg New Inside Out Digital, iTools); and, using DIY, teacher-produced materials. It uses these approaches as a framework within which to present around 400 teaching ideas, ensuring a balance of ideas for grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, speaking and writing activities. It also offers suggestions for project work, 'learning to learn' activities and 'the connected classroom'.