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Seminars on. Communication Skills. Al Estes Steve Ressler. Ron Welch Joe Hanus. Seminar VI Communication Skills #1. The Chalkboard. Ron Welch. The Chalkboard. “The inventor or introducer of the blackboard deserves to be ranked among the best contributors to learning and science,

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  1. Seminars on Communication Skills Al Estes Steve Ressler Ron Welch Joe Hanus

  2. SeminarVI Communication Skills #1 The Chalkboard Ron Welch

  3. The Chalkboard “The inventor or introducer of the blackboard deserves to be ranked among the best contributors to learning and science, if not among the best benefactors of mankind.” Josiah Bumstead, 1841

  4. Group Activity Why is the chalkboard uniquely effective as a medium for classroom instruction? (List the top three reasons)

  5. Why is the Chalkboard Effective? • Self-pacing • Information remains visible and can be used later in the class • Allows flexibility, spontaneity, and non-linearity • Can be used to develop students’ drawing skills • No broken parts, burned out bulbs, power loss… • Can be used with lights on

  6. But it’s only effective… …if you know how to use it. “The most important props in most classrooms are the blackboard and overhead projector. Though commonplace and easily taken for granted,both need to be used effectively.” Wankat & Oreovicz, Ch. 6

  7. Ron, why are you using PowerPoint to teach people how to write with chalk?

  8. How to Write • Write BIG. • Write legibly. • Use consistent format and case. • Put space between words. • Write boldly. • Press hard on chalk. • Press the edge of chalk (should form a point). • ATTACK the blackboard (should hear chalk).

  9. Posture Is Important! • Shoulders facing blackboard • Hand directly in front of shoulder • Move your body as you write • Bend at knees when writing low

  10. Organization & Emphasis • Indentation • Grouping • Underlining • Clouds • Color

  11. Why Five Colors? • Show the hierarchy of ideas. • Add visual life to material. • Enhance clarity of drawings. • A trademark! Use a consistent color scheme.

  12. Clean Boards Make a Difference

  13. Are you ready to jam?!? Let’s do some chalkboard aerobics

  14. Do not write... • Lengthy definitions/descriptions. • Anything unimportant. • Large amounts of prepositioned information (unless review material or handout material). Writing takes time. Time is a priceless asset.

  15. What if You Don’t Have Chalkboards? • Get chalkboards, or… • Apply these same techniques with other media. What about PowerPoint?

  16. Check material to make sure you have 50 ksi Zx

  17. Note the table’s assumptions fMnxCb = 1 = 274 ft -kips fMnxCb = 1 = 217 ft -kips fMnx Segment A Segment B and C

  18. fMnxCb = 1 = 168 ft -kips Segment D

  19. Zx

  20. Seminar VI Instructional Technology: Chalkboard & PowerPoint Questions?

  21. Seminar VII Room 223 Mahan (Seminar Room) After Lunch!

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