In the 1970s it was the overhead projector. In the 1990s it was the computer. Now it is the interactive electronic whiteboard.

Basically it turns the classroom blackboard into a large interactive computer.

Each student in the class is equipped with a device looking like a mobile phone and by pushing buttons can interact with the lesson on the screen and with the teacher conducting the session. Each student's progress is automatically recorded.

Recently I attended the presentation of an interactive electronic whiteboard to Mitchelton State High School. At the presentation I was joined by State member for Ashgrove Kate Jones. We took part in a lesson with a class of students being introduced to the technology which amazed us and was eagerly embraced by the students.

Mitchelton State High School Newsletter: Mitchie Moments Edition 17 22 October 2009