TEACHING sessions at George Headley Primary in St Andrew are expected to become more engaging — technology wise — with the donation of an interactive whiteboard to the school by the LIME Foundation.

The school became the third Corporate Area primary institution to receive whiteboards from the foundation, joining St Aloysius and Holy Family.

“There is no question; the jury is in, in relation to the difference that the interactive board makes to students and how they learn,” said Errol Miller, chairman of the LIME Foundation.

Miller said with a properly trained teacher, the board could be a game-changer in the delivery of lessons.

“In a general way, it just improves the educational experience,” said Miller.

Yesterday, students reacted with excitement as the high-tech board was unveiled. The youngsters tumbled over each other to answer science questions that were projected onto the board.

Acting Principal Gwendolyn Miller, too, was elated.

“We strongly believe that this donation will bring about a major change in the participation level of students at the school,” she remarked.

Merlene Campbell, acting principal of St Aloysius who was also on hand, was in agreement.

“Since the board was erected at our school, we have seen vast improvement in the level of participation,” said Campbell, adding that “the possibilities were endless” with the device.

Similar sentiments were shared by Nikesha Wright, reading teacher at the school.