Intelligent chalk-systems for modern teaching in math, science & engineering

Abstract

This article describes a software system that transforms an electronic whiteboard into a teaching tool simulating a traditional chalkboard. In addition to writing and drawings, the electronic chalkboard handles a wide range of multimedia enhancements. These may be used to enliven the lessons by visualization, allowing the system to surpass the didactic potentials of the traditional chalkboard. The system records all actions and provides both a live transmission and a replay of the lecture from the web. Systematic evaluations from regular use at two universities are presented. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2006.