Teachers Impacted: Jennifer Millner, Lauren Mercer

Grade Levels Impacted: 6th,7th,8th

Students Impacted: 1500

Using whiteboards in the classroom enhances authentic learning by allowing students to actively engage in showing their thinking process. As they work through problems or brainstorm ideas, students can visually map out their thoughts, make connections to prior knowledge, and collaboratively refine their understanding. Whiteboards provide a flexible, hands-on space for students to explore concepts and adapt their ideas in real time, making learning more dynamic and interactive. The temporary nature of whiteboards being easy to erase and start fresh encourages students to take risks and experiment without the fear of making permanent mistakes. This fosters a more courageous approach to learning, as students feel free to explore different solutions or approaches without hesitation. By seeing their thinking evolve on the board and making new connections to previous learning, students gain deeper insights and develop confidence in their ability to problem-solve and innovate. The collaborative, flexible, and erasable features of whiteboards create a safe, interactive space where students are encouraged to be bold and open to learning through trial and error.