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9 October 2008:


7 October 2008:

  • I have uploaded a set of mostly Language resources for the Cambridge-Hitachi board at cambridge-hitachi_-_ireland.html (thanks to EBF for these)
  • I have uploaded a set of resources for SMART at smart_-_ireland.html ...look for the 'gaeilge' link (thanks to Scoil Neasáin for these)
  • There seems to be technical problem with the recent SMART uploads - I'll have a further look at these.
  • For those of you who would like to share whiteboard resources through this site, I have created a Guide at howtocontribute.html


6 October 2008:

  • "An Cearrbhach Mac Cába.notebook" (LC Gaeilge) added to the SMART page at smart_-_ireland.html
  • I have uploaded a group of Learning Support resources to the new Polyvision page at polyvision_-_ireland.html (thanks to MH for these)


1st October 2008:

  • I have created a resource for the Egan Teamboard (which uses its own Draw software) ...visit teamboard_-_ireland.html to access the resource


12 September 2008:

  • I have provided a page of ideas and resources for use in a Learning Support classroom. This page is available at sen-learning_support.html This was part of a presentation to the ILSA Conference


21 June 2008:

  • The Department of Education has decided not to provide funding for the ICT Advisory Service from 1st Sept 2008. As a result, I am not funded for supporting this website (nor for other Advisory activities). However, Drumcondra Education Centre will endeavour to maintain this website.


13 November 2007:

  • As of today, Fusion Technology are no longer acting as distributor/reseller of SMART Boards. Stelljes Ireland have taken over this function, and their contact details are available at http://www.smartboard.ie/


6 November 2007:

  • I have added a link to Scoil Barra's Whiteboard pictures on the Gallery page: images.html
  • I have added the www.smartboard.ie link to the Purchasing page at board_systems.html
  • I have added a new page with advice on working with third-party applications: third-party_resources.html


23 October 2007:

  • Updated pricing for the Optivote voting devices at voting_devices.html
  • A file for Leaving Cert Applied, using the eBeam system - thanks, David - on the eBeam Ireland Resource page: ebeam_-_ireland.html


22 October 2007:

  • I have updated details for Polyvision and iDW in the Purchasing page at board_systems.html


30 September 2007:


5 September 2007:

  • I have added more details for the TeamBoard, 3M and CleverBoard on the Purchasing page: board_systems.html


24 August 2007:


23 August 2007:

  • I have added contact details for some more boards to the Purchasing page at ...see board_systems.html ...including an important update regarding the Inspire board


22 August 2007:


20 August 2007:


16 August 2007:

  • I have added contact details for the "iDW7800" board and some details for the "ITL Interact" board on the Purchasing page: board_systems.html
  • I have located and listed a number of Easiteach files, see easiteach_-_international.html
  • In order to guide you to another bank of 'flipcharts', I have put a link to "Promethean Planet" on the activprimary_-_international.html resource page.
  • Promethean Planet hosts a Research section The Digital Chalkface: I have added the link to research_on_use_of_cbis_-_international.html
  • I have tidied up the Training Materials page (training_materials.html), and I have included a link to a training video made by Junior Pupils (in Scotland) for their Teachers!
  • On the same training page, I have separated the links to Promethean's two software systems (Activprimary and Activstudio); and I have added a link to a training guide for Interact
  • In the Irish Research page (research_on_use_of_cbis_-_ireland.html) I have added a link to a paper on the Teaching of Mathematics in Primary School
  • In the same page, I have added some brief comments about a Post-Primary Maths class


14 August 2007:

  • I have updated the 'What are CBIs' page (what_are_cbis.html) with a link to the INTO video clips.
  • In the Research page (research_on_use_of_cbis_-_international.html) I have abstracted material (in PDF format) from Jenny Gage's book relating to a Schema for whiteboard use ...ranging through five steps: familiarisation, utilisation, integration, reorientation and evolution.
  • On the same Research page, I have also added my own three stages: Presentation, Integration and Participation.
  • In the Practical Tips page (practical_tips.html), I provide advice on avoiding the over-tightening of the wall fixings for SMART Board.
  • Also on the Practical Tips page, I provide advice for changing screen resolution when a 'new' laptop is used with an 'older' projector.
  • I have updated the contact details and prices for Mimio (see board_systems.html#mimio)
  • I have posted the question "Which is the best whiteboard system?" on the Purchasing page (board_systems.html)
  • In the Research -Ireland page (research_on_use_of_cbis_-_ireland.html), I have posted a link to the Irish Times article 'The school with no blackboard".
  • Also on the Research-Ireland page, I have posted a link to the Techcentral "White space" article. There is an interesting Government response quoted!
  • I have updated the link for downloading the Reader software on our Easiteach page: see easiteach_-_ireland.html
  • I have provided additional advice for purchasing projectors at projectors.html
  • I have updated a list of some of the interactive websites used by our Project Teachers (some of these sites are popular in non-CBI schools also) ...Primary and Post-Primary


13 August 2007:

  • I have uploaded four more ActivPrimary Flipchart files (thanks to the teachers in Donabate):

  • English for Junior and Senior Infants JollyPhonicsReduced.flp 2831 KB. Note that this is a cut-down version of the file authored by the teachers. I was not clear about the Copyright issues. What remains illustrates the work in the original file.

  • Second Class SESE History Our Family.flp 636 KB

  • History for Third or Fourth Class The Vikings.flp 1,321 KB

  • History for Fifth or Sixth Class The Romans.flp 295 KB - this file uses a nice 'Menu' system


  • I have uploaded a SMART Notebook file Positive and Negative Numbers Resources.notebook 830 KB file. In this file, I have inserted Flash resources for Dice and Coin, alongside the interactions authored by the Teacher.
  • I have updated the list of resellers of SMART boards ...see board_systems.html#smart
  • I have included a link on the 'What are CBIs' page to the “Cool Computer Program” [or “Assist Sketch Understanding System and Operation”] from MIT. A video clip is available on YouTube (and therefore not accessible in schools) at http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=d7eGypGOlOc. This software demontrates the effect of gravity on moving objects. The board they are using seems to be an 'eBeam'.
  • Also on the 'What are CBIs' page (what_are_cbis.html), I have placed links to additional video clips that are available on YouTube and on eSchoolNews (the latter includes the debate "Whiteboards: Boon or Boondoggle?").
  • In the International Research page (research_on_use_of_cbis_-_international.html), I have noted Doug Browne's comments about improved pace of lessons, motivation, student engagement, and teacher preparation.
  • In the 'Practical Tips' page (practical_tips.html), I have provided a link to further debate/evidence about the brightness of projectors: see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6253410.stm


24 June 2007: I have updated the url link for theInteractive Teaching Projects (ITPs) in Numeracywhich are posted by the UK DfES (Department for Education and Skills) at http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primaryframeworks/library/Mathematics/ICTResources/itps/ Most of the resources are available in Flash format, and also in .exe format. I particularly like 'Fractions' for teaching equivlaent fractions


23 June 2007: I have added and updated resources that can be used as material for a Summer Course in Whiteboards ...see http://www.cbiproject.net/training_materials.html


23 June 2007: I have posted one of our teacher's Easiteach resources for Third Class ...see http://www.cbiproject.net/easiteach_-_ireland.html


17 June 2007: I have added a large number of ActivPrimary Flipchart resources for Junior and Senior Primary school ....see http://www.cbiproject.net/activprimary_-_ireland.html

I have also relocated (and added additional links) to the Research page research_on_use_of_cbis_-_ireland.html


9 June 2007: Interactive websites for Post Primary added ...see http://www.cbiproject.net/websites_-_post_primary.html

9 June 2007:Nine LC Biology and Chemistry resorurces added for SMARTboard ...and 14 resources for Primary School ...see http://www.cbiproject.net/smart_-_ireland.html

8 June 2007: extra eBeam/3M resource added (http://www.cbiproject.net/ebeam_-_ireland.html); Irish price update for Activote system (http://www.cbiproject.net/voting_devices.html)

7 June 2007: a new page added for Voting Devices ...see http://www.cbiproject.net/voting_devices.html

7 June 2007: updates to Promethean Information ...see


2 June 2007: some Photo and Video resources added to the Gallery:
Photo Link: http://www.cbiproject.net/images.html
Video link: http://www.cbiproject.net/video.html

2 June 2007: This 'Update Page' has been added, so that you can what material is added/amended/deletd since your last visit

This website has been in existence since March 2006.

In May 2007, the site has been re-designed using Website X5 Evolution (see http://www.websitex5.com/en/index.html)



(c) David Kearney | whiteboards@cesi.ie

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