Using the Manual InputOutput Display Modum

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Using the Manual Input-Output Display Modum
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Reasons for Using Chalkboard

• Focuses attention
• Involves students
• Uses multiple senses
• Cheap

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Factors in Using the Chalkboard

• Speed
• Cursive not print
• Outline rather than sentences
• Legibility
• Readable
• Organization
• Use your lesson plan
• Notes should be recorded in student notebook

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Factors in Using the Chalkboard

• Writing
• Dont screech
• Slant chalk
• Size of text
• Write large (2 ½ - 3 inches tall)
• Remember you have different degrees of eye sight
• Stance and glance
• Stand sideways
• 10 second law

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Factors in Using the Chalkboard

• Speaking
• Dont talk to the chalkboard
• Dont talk when students are writing
• Spelling
• YOU ARE THE MODEL
• 2/3 rule
• Use the top 2/3 of the chalkboard

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Factors in Using the Chalkboard

• Division
• Divide a long board into two or three segments
• Deleting data
• Erase vertical
• Erase when class is finished

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Chalkboard Tips

• Write large (2 ½ - 3 inches tall)
• Dont write below line of sight for students in
  back row
• Write from right to left so view isnt blocked
• To make a point, stop writing, let students catch
  up
• Erase only when you run out of space.