Evaluating the Impact of Interactive Whiteboard on Student Achievement in Saudi Arabia

Evaluating the impact of
interactive whiteboard on
student achievement in Saudi
Arabia

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE .............................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Aim..............................................................................................................................................1
Objective .....................................................................................................................................1
Research question .......................................................................................................................1
Study background .......................................................................................................................1
Rationale .....................................................................................................................................1
Dissertation structure ..................................................................................................................2
LITERATURE REVIEW ...............................................................................................................2
Interactive whiteboard (IWB) teaching ......................................................................................2
Impact of IWB on teaching and learning process .......................................................................3
Challenges imposed by whiteboard teaching ..............................................................................4
Impact of whiteboard teaching on performance and achievements of students .........................5
RESEARCH METHOD ..................................................................................................................5
Research design ..........................................................................................................................5
Research approach ......................................................................................................................6
Philosophy....................................................................................................................................6
Sampling......................................................................................................................................6
Data collection ............................................................................................................................6
Data analysis ...............................................................................................................................7
Ethics ...........................................................................................................................................7
RESEARCH SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................10

TITLE
Evaluating the impact of interactive whiteboard on student achievement in Saudi
Arabia.
INTRODUCTION
Aim
To evaluate the impact of interactive whiteboard on achievement of high school students:
A case study on Onaizah city of Saudi Arabia.
Objective
 To investigate the impact of whiteboard teaching on student-teacher interaction and
student's level of discussion.
Research question
 Does the learner achievement differ according to teaching strategy
Study background
Interactive whiteboards (IWB) are instructional device on which compute images can be
clearly and accurately displayed by using projectors. These boards are widely used in schools
and educational institutions to provide a more interactive experience between learner and
teachers. For improving the presentation of educational content teachers are using IWB so that
they can use pictures, graphs which can be easily moved for developing better understanding of
the subject. Thus, this teaching approach has brought significant differences in learning as well
as teaching methodologies (Tunaboylu and Demir, 2017). It improves the educational attainment
of the student and helps to gain more achievements through better discussion and interaction
with education providers.
Rationale
Education attainment level plays an important role in the career growth of the students.
IWB is one of the attempt to enhance the learning experience of students in high school so that
they can explore better growth opportunities. Thus, it is important to understand the impact of
IWB on the education and student's learning. Another reason for conducting this study is to
evaluate the several aspects related to IWB so that their use can be increased in the educational
institutions and more and more students can get benefits from such interactive teaching
methodologies.
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Dissertation structure
The proposed dissertation will be segmented into several chapters. The structure and
details of the chapters is as follows:
Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter will give the background and the rationale for the study. It will also consist
of research objectives and aim so that study can be conducted with specific goal or direction.
Chapter 2. Literature review
Second chapter will provide the resource evaluation from literature point of view so that
related findings can be analysed.
Chapter 3. Methodology
Chapter third will describe the research methods for executing the research so that
research data can be analysed in a systematic approach.
Chapter 4. Data analysis
In this chapter of dissertation the research data will be analysed and interpreted so that
research objectives can be achieved and conclusions can be made.
Chapter 5. Conclusion
In dissertation last chapter will be of conclusion in which all study findings will be
summarised and conclusions will be made.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Interactive whiteboard (IWB) teaching
IWB is touch sensitive and large display device. The user can use it as mouse, computer
screen as well as interactive board. The board or computer icons can be easily operated by using
fingers, stylus, pen or pointers. According to Gashan and Alshumaimeri, (2015), teachers are
using IWB method for delivering knowledge to students. Earlier the technique was limited to
only business presentations, however with the global impact and improvements in education
level has also encouraged use of IWB in education. The teachers can manage all their lectures
and work on these devices and can easily revisit or revise them without repeating the actions
again and again. This teaching style have impact on teaching, learning and motivation level of
students. Thus, it can be considered as very effective tool for improving the educational
attainment of the students.
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