A traditional whiteboard can help teachers interact with students by limiting “screen time,” something most students get way too much of on a daily basis and teaching environments struggle with. Additionally, gaining attention with collaborative classroom activities and deeper problem solving enhances memory of subject matter. 
Interactive learning with traditional whiteboards can include: brainstorming, concept mapping (making mind maps that show relationships between idea and concepts), group work, interactive presentations, peer teaching, visualization, formative assessment, gamification and creative expression.
Interactive learning also helps teachers bring their students eye level up to the front of the classroom, promoting active participation with material and away from one-way lecturing.
Traditional whiteboard learning is enhanced through visual representation, immediate feedback, flexibility and demonstration all with the accessibility and affordability that a traditional whiteboard provides. The student can use creative expression and adaptability skills to maneuver through many ideas and come to agreement on the solution with the class and the guidance of a teacher. The collaborative approach to interactive learning also mimics the “real world” as most jobs include working with colleagues to problem solve. 
Traditional whiteboards, including ULTImatte by EVERWhite, offer teachers a tool that combines interactive learning capabilities of a traditional whiteboard with a matte surface allowing projection of any material including the internet when they require it. This allows the teacher to maintain some control over screen time and allows for active learning to take place.
Many interactive tools including “ghost grid boards” are intended to guide presenters, while people viewing the presentation do not see the lines. Lines on these boards can have a 1-inch grid pattern, a 2-inch grid pattern, or isometric patterns that are especially helpful in giving the presentation a 3-D appearance. 
Lined whiteboards can help a teacher or presenter to keep their lessons in a group setting while keeping the information clear and organized. Students can physically “peer teach” by coming up to the board and interact with the problem, thus helping them and their classmates to learn the subject matter. A lined whiteboard allows presenters/teachers to write in straight lines, but lined boards have other benefits and uses for people giving presentations, watching presentations, or collaborating in education settings, in businesses and in laboratories.
Whiteboard manufacturers such as EVERWhite offer pre-designed boards with a variety of lined options that are printed below the dry erase surface, so users are not hindered by bumps or ridges.
Lined whiteboards are commonly used in education settings, such as boards with penmanship lines and board with music staves. These educational tools are also offered as mobile whiteboards and can be manipulated around the room for small group interactive learning. Lines on these boards are pronounced but still below the surface; the lines not only serve as a guide for the user but also have an educational aspect, helping the user and people viewing their use a chance to better comprehend what is being taught.
Other lined whiteboards also are printed with solid, very visible lines, such as square grid lines and lines in a polar coordinates pattern. The lines vastly improve the effectiveness of presentations. 
Along with standard pre-printed lined whiteboards, EVERWhite can custom-print any desired line or other design. You can choose to have any layout of rows and columns, spacing between lines, or whatever is needed to help make you get the most out of your whiteboard. Call 800-335-7319 to order a. custom-printed, lined whiteboard, or order via our custom printed whiteboard Custom Shop.
