Chances are, if you attended this session, you probably do not need to be convinced that interactive whiteboards increase student engagement in third through eighth grade classrooms. However, there are times when a little research is helpful. Here are some research links that might help:
Active Participation is Key to Student Learning eBook
Action Research from William D. Beeland, Jr.
SMART Technologies research
The Effects Interactive Whiteboards Have on Student Motivation by Mandy McEntyre
A Dissertation on Whiteboards in the Junior High Classroom by G. Lyn Morgan
Harness the Power of Projectors and Interactive Whiteboards by Scholastic
Interactive Whiteboards Enhance Classroom Instruction and Learning by NEA
Whiteboards by Pearson