Use of Smartboards by Computer Teachers

We are living in the modern world. Scientific invention and electronic devices play an important role in our day-to-day life (Krishna Sagar. 2005). Technology has improved a lot. Everyone wants to do something new including the students. So the teacher must make the students to learn with interest and innovation. This can be done only by using scientific technology in their teaching learning process. Smart Boards are becoming an essential component of every classroom. Some reasons for this trend are that: It can accommodate different learning styles (Thiyagu.K. & Arul Sekar. J.M. 2007). Tactical learners can use the screen and learn by touching and marking at the board, audio learners can have a discussion and visual learners can observe the teaching on the board. It is neater and does not have the cleanliness hassle and is therefore easier to maintain. Educational Technology refers to hardware and software, which are being used in educational setting to enhance the teaching and learning environment. Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) is one of the technologies that transform classroom activities and teachers¿ role. Chalkboard has been developed into interactive electronic board.