An interactive whiteboard, or IWB, is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer's desktop onto the board's surface, where users control the computer using a digitalpen, finger or other device. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand. They are used in a variety of settings such as in classrooms at all levels of education, in corporate board rooms and work groups, in training rooms for professionals and more. (Source: wikipedia) Whiteboard resources: Interactive White Board resources (iwb.org.uk) HSE advice on using interatcive whiteboards Whiteboard Suppliers: Wedgewood Smart Technologies Promethean

A beginners Guide

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Low cost alternatives

Multi-point Interactive Whiteboards Using the Wiimote

The Wiimote (Wii Remote Controller) can track sources of infrared (IR) light, and can therefore track pens that have an IR led in the tip. By pointing a wiimote at a projection screen or LCD display, you can create very low-cost interactive whiteboards or tablet displays. Since the Wiimote can track up to 4 points, up to 4 pens can be used. It also works great with rear-projected displays.

Low cost multi-touch whiteboard using a Wii remote More information about this technology . . . WiiMote software . . .		Using WiiMote software
How to build a low cost IR pen		IR Pen and Wii remote suppliers (these links are provided purely for information and you should take the usual precautions when purchasing items online) IRPENS (they also supply the smartbaord software on a USB memory stick) WiiTeachers (e-bay seller based in US)