Instructional coaches and technology trainers
Planning a professional development workshop for teachers new to interactive whiteboards
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About
The Interactive Whiteboards mind map template structures a 100-minute workshop for educators and trainers to explore IWB technology and classroom response systems (CRS). It covers two main sessions: Part 1 Familiarization (40 min) and Part 2 Exploration (60 min), with specific activities like 'Experience poll', 'Brainstorm' via Etherpad, and 'Classtools.net'. This Interactive Whiteboards template includes 28 nodes across a single sheet, providing a timed agenda with introductions, hands-on practice, and evaluation. Designed for professional development sessions, it helps facilitators guide participants through whiteboard uses, subject area websites, and collaborative idea sharing.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
EdTech specialists and curriculum developers
Designing a hands-on training session on classroom response systems and collaborative tools
School administrators and department heads
Creating a timed agenda for a faculty meeting focused on integrating IWBs into lesson plans
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Workshop Structure
Open the template in Xmind to familiarize yourself with the two-part session layout and the 100-minute timed agenda.
Step 2
Customize Interactive Elements and Resources
Update the poll questions, icebreakers, and subject-specific URLs within the nodes to align with your specific training objectives.
Step 3
Adjust Timing and Facilitate Session
Modify the time allocations for each activity to fit your schedule before using the map to guide your professional development workshop.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes a structured 100-minute workshop agenda with two parts: Familiarization (40 min) and Exploration (60 min). It covers introductions, polls, brainstorming with Etherpad, Classtools.net, subject area websites, and an evaluation.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then follow the timed nodes: start with introductions and polls, move to brainstorming, then explore Classtools.net and subject websites. Adjust timings as needed for your group.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can modify node text, add or remove branches, and adjust timings to fit your specific workshop requirements.
The 'Experience poll' node is a 10-minute activity where participants share their prior experience with IWBs and CRS, helping the presenter tailor the session to the group's knowledge level.
Absolutely. The 'Subject area websites' node is a placeholder for 25 minutes of exploration. You can replace it with specific URLs or resources relevant to your participants' disciplines.
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