ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2009 1

Seminars onSeminars on

Communication Skills

Al Estes

Steve Ressler

Ron Welch

Joe Hanus

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The Chalkboard

The Chalkboard

Ron WelchRon Welch

Seminar VICommunication Skills #1

Seminar VICommunication Skills #1

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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

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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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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Clean Boards Make a DifferenceClean Boards Make a Difference

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Are you ready to jam?!?Are you ready to jam?!?

Let’s do some chalkboard

aerobics

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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.

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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?

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Zx

Check material to make sure you have 50 ksi

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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

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Zx

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Chalkboard & PowerPoint

Chalkboard & PowerPoint

Seminar VIInstructional Technology:

Seminar VIInstructional Technology:

Questions?Questions?

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Seminar VIISeminar VII

Room 223 Mahan(Seminar Room)

After Lunch!

Room 223 Mahan(Seminar Room)

After Lunch!