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ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 1
Seminars onSeminars on
Communication Skills
Al Estes
Steve Ressler
Ron Welch
Joe Hanus
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 2
The Chalkboard
The Chalkboard
Ron WelchRon Welch
Seminar VICommunication Skills #1
Seminar VICommunication Skills #1
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 3
The ChalkboardThe Chalkboard“The inventor or introducer
of the blackboarddeserves to be ranked among the best contributors to learning and science,
if not among the best benefactors of mankind.”
Josiah Bumstead, 1841
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 4
Why is the chalkboard uniquely effective as a medium for classroom
instruction?(List the top three reasons)
Group ActivityGroup Activity
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Why is the Chalkboard Effective?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 onlights on
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 6
But it’s only effective…But it’s only effective…
“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
…if you know how to use it.
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Ron, why are you using
PowerPoint to teach people how to write with
chalk?
Ron, why are you using
PowerPoint to teach people how to write with
chalk?
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 8
How to WriteHow 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).
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Posture Is Important!Posture Is Important!Shoulders facing blackboardHand directly in front of shoulder Move your body as you writeBend at knees when writing low
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 10
Organization & EmphasisOrganization & Emphasis IndentationGroupingUnderliningCloudsColor
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Why Five Colors? Why Five Colors? Show the hierarchy of ideas. Add visual life to material. Enhance clarity of drawings. A trademark!
Use a consistent color scheme.
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Clean Boards Make a DifferenceClean Boards Make a Difference
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Are you ready to jam?!?Are you ready to jam?!?
Let’s do some chalkboard
aerobics
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ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 15
Do not write...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.
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
What if You Don’t Have Chalkboards?
What if You Don’t Have Chalkboards?
Get chalkboards, or… Apply these same techniques with
other media.
What about PowerPoint?
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Zx
Check material to make sure you have 50 ksi
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Mnx
Segment A
MnxCb = 1 = 274 ft -kips
MnxCb = 1 = 217 ft -kips
Segment B and C
Note the table’s assumptions
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 Segment D
MnxCb = 1 = 168 ft -kips
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009
Zx
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 21
Chalkboard & PowerPoint
Chalkboard & PowerPoint
Seminar VIInstructional Technology:
Seminar VIInstructional Technology:
Questions?Questions?
ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 22
Seminar VIISeminar VII
Room 223 Mahan(Seminar Room)
After Lunch!
Room 223 Mahan(Seminar Room)
After Lunch!