an interactive whiteboard is a large, interactive screen that connects a computer and a projector. the projector projects the computer's desktop onto the screen of the interactive whiteboard. the user can control the computer by using a special pen, finger or another tool to touch the screen of the interactive whiteboard. normally, interactive whiteboards are fixed on walls. however, there are some mobile interactive whiteboards. interactive whiteboards are used in many different places such as in classrooms, in work groups and in training rooms for professional coaching. interactive whiteboards are the modern version of the traditional whiteboards used in schools.