Do interactive whiteboards in schools cause concern?
Interactive whiteboards powered using wires do not emit microwave radiation. Some systems use a wi-fi or Bluetooth connection to enable the console on the teacher’s desk or around the classroom to communicate with the whiteboard. In most cases, members of the class are exposed to a continual background microwave exposure whilst the system is operational, whether they are using a console or not. As well as the long-term health effects, some children may suffer immediate symptoms like headaches and nausea, impaired memory function and disturbance to concentration. Read more… Read more about the health effects of microwave radiation…
