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A school uses interactive whiteboards in its classrooms.

(a) Describe two advantages of using an interactive whiteboard compared to a traditional whiteboard. [4]

(b) Identify two input devices that can be used with an interactive whiteboard. [2]

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(a) Two advantages of an interactive whiteboard over a traditional whiteboard:

Lessons and annotations can be saved electronically and shared with students. [1] This means students who missed the lesson, or those who want to revise, can access the exact content that was covered. [1]
Teachers can display multimedia content such as videos, animations and interactive simulations. [1] This makes lessons more engaging and helps explain concepts that are difficult to convey with static text and diagrams alone. [1]

(b) Two input devices used with an interactive whiteboard:

A stylus or digital pen, used to write, draw and interact with the on-screen content. [1]
Finger touch, as many interactive whiteboards have touch-sensitive surfaces that detect direct finger contact. [1]

A school uses interactive whiteboards in its classrooms. (a) Describe two advantages of using an interactive whiteboard compared to a traditional whiteboard...