Individual+Whiteboards

Whiteboards are a fun way to have students "commit" to an answer and then share that answer with the class. Students can use whiteboards individually, but they are also a great tool for small group work. Individual whiteboards are available at many office and school supply stores.

Please share the ways you have used whiteboards effectively in your classroom.

1. Team Answers I often use individual whiteboards when I have groups of students working together on the same question. For example, I might ask students to list effective ways to communicate with parents. Each groups writes their answers on the whiteboard, then all teams show what they have written. Once all of the responses have been shared, students can discuss similarities and differences in their answers. The possibilities for this format are endless.