How can it be that a simple tool like a traditional whiteboard is still relevant after the introduction of digital products in the learning environment? The answer may not be in the whiteboard but the human being using it and the audience learning from it. Human beings are natural sensory learners who’s capacity to remember is enhanced by engaging multiple […]
Snowballing — an educational and collaborative teaching technique that when combined with a whiteboard fosters successful idea sharing. Students begin by writing ideas, questions or other information on a piece of paper and in some instances students throw crumbled up papers to the front or center of the room to start discussions. Another snowballing technique is to pass each paper […]
A Pre-mortem and a whiteboard are a powerful combination of tools for innovation and problem-solving. This is especially true when working on a project or planning an initiative in either education or business. What is a Pre-mortem? A Pre-mortem is a technique where prior to launching you imagine that a project or initiative has failed and work backward to identify […]
Brainstorming and collaboration go hand-in-hand. The best tool to use to bring these two business activities together is a whiteboard. Traditional whiteboards have advantages including simplicity and quick set up when time and execution is important. They are easy to use and offer a more intimate and collaborative feel. The Whiteboard Effect The idea when brainstorming is to get people involved […]