Chalk board

A chalkboard is a slightly abrasive writing surface made of wood, ply, hardboard, cement, ground glass, asbestos, slate, plastic, etc. with green or bluish green paint on it.
The ordinary chalkboard held by easel
A portable and adjustable blackboard put on a wooden easel
It is used to take open classes
The roller type chalkboard with a mat surface
It is made of thick canvas wrapped on a roller
The magnetic board
These are used to make 3 dimensional demonstration
The board is made up of steel on which the magnets can be fixed.
Black ceramic unbreakable board
It is framed with aluminum or teak wood frame.
It is used for chalk piece writing.
Black or green glass chalkboard
Lobby stand board
It I useful in lobby
The alphabets and figures are changeable
It is lightweight and easy to carry
Exhibition board
It can be folded and expanded easily
It is of 2 panels, 3 panels, and 4 panels
Papers and pamphlets can be fixed with pins
Double side stand board
It has white board for marker writing on one side and blackboard for chalk piece writing on another side.

Tariff board
It is useful for hanging price list, reception etc.
It is used to welcome delegates to a conference and marriage
Paging board
It has 2 sides, 1 side with marker pen writing and other side with interchangeable letters
It is used to receive the VIP’s at public places
Write and wipe off white board
Marker pen can be used for writing and it can be erased easily with duster of cloth pieces.
Informative notice board
It is framed with aluminum frame and notices can be fixed with pins.
Grounded glass board
It is the ideal board for the modern classroom, which is made in a variety of colors
There is no coating of any material on the writing surface to wear out.
The writing surface will be ground glass, whose thickness will depend upon the size of the board.

1. CHALKBOARD Adarsh SA 4 th year BSc Nursing Assisi College of Nursing

2. CONTENTS Definition Types of board Characteristics of good chalkboard Guidelines for using chalkboard Advantages of chalkboard Demerits of chalkboard Effective use of chalkboard

3. DEFINITION A chalkboard is a slightly abrasive writing surface made of wood, ply, hardboard, cement, ground glass, asbestos, slate, plastic, etc. with green or bluish green paint on it.

4. TYPES OF BOARD The ordinary chalkboard held by easel A portable and adjustable blackboard put on a wooden easel It is used to take open classes The roller type chalkboard with a mat surface It is made of thick canvas wrapped on a roller The magnetic board These are used to make 3 dimensional demonstration The board is made up of steel on which the magnets can be fixed. Black ceramic unbreakable board It is framed with aluminum or teak wood frame. It is used for chalk piece writing.

5. Black or green glass chalkboard Lobby stand board It I useful in lobby The alphabets and figures are changeable It is lightweight and easy to carry Exhibition board It can be folded and expanded easily It is of 2 panels, 3 panels, and 4 panels Papers and pamphlets can be fixed with pins Double side stand board It has white board for marker writing on one side and blackboard for chalk piece writing on another side.

6. Tariff board It is useful for hanging price list, reception etc. It is used to welcome delegates to a conference and marriage Paging board It has 2 sides, 1 side with marker pen writing and other side with interchangeable letters It is used to receive the VIP’s at public places Write and wipe off white board Marker pen can be used for writing and it can be erased easily with duster of cloth pieces. Informative notice board It is framed with aluminum frame and notices can be fixed with pins.

7. Grounded glass board It is the ideal board for the modern classroom, which is made in a variety of colors There is no coating of any material on the writing surface to wear out. The writing surface will be ground glass, whose thickness will depend upon the size of the board.

8. Lobby Stand Board Exhibition Board

9. Tariff Board Interactive Notice Board

10. Grounded Glass Board Paging Board

11. Ceramic Unbreakable Boards

12. Ordinary Chalkboard Magnetic Board

13. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CHALKBOARD The recommended size of a chalkboard is 5m*6m The surface of the chalkboard should be rough enough to hold the writing on the board. The writing should be easily removable with a cloth or a foam duster The chalkboard should be mounted on an appropriate height within the reach of the teacher and visibility of students.

14. GUIDELINES FOR USING CHALKBOARD Divide the chalkboard in 3 different parts. Write clearly in cursive handwriting the important points of the topic on the chalkboards. Write clearly and avoid overcrowding of information. The size of letters on chalkboard is between 6cm*8cm Avoid spelling mistakes. Do not talk when writing on a chalkboard. Face the group after writing and continue the discussion. Extreme lower corner of chalkboard should not be used.

15. Do not fill board, only important and necessary points to be written. Do not use abbreviations. Use color chalks for providing contrast. Stand on one side of chalkboard while explaining a point to students. Use a pointer to draw the attention on written material. Use soft cloth piece or foam duster for rubbing. Chalkboard, it should be rubbed vertically first and then horizontally.

16. Plan the use of chalkboard and everything needed for using the chalkboard should be ready before the class begins, i.e. collection of chalk, duster etc. It should be ensured that chalkboard should be well lit by natural or artificial means. Diagrams and pictures can be sketched before the class. It helps not only save time but also permit teacher to draw a neater sketch. Occasionally students may be asked to write or draw diagrams on the chalkboard.

17. ADVANTAGES OF CALKBOARD The chalkboard is convenient visual aid for group teaching. The chalkboard is economical teaching aid as it can be used again and again. The chalkboard can be used for drawing enlarged illustrations from the textbooks. The chalkboard can be easily used for giving lesson notes for students. It can be used to restore the attention of the group. It provides scope for creative and decorative work. It is inexpensive and no electricity is required. Sequential development of content can be done effectively.

18. Charts can be hung on the board. Teacher can review the whole lesson for the benefit of students with the help of chalkboard. Mistakes can be rubbed off and corrected instantly.

19. DEMERITS OF CHALKBOARD It makes students heavily dependent on the teacher. It does not care for the individual needs of students. It makes the lesson a dull routine. The data information cannot be stored. It is limited for small group. It makes chalk powder to spread and inhaled by the teacher and student. Teacher lose eye contact while writing in chalkboard. This method is poor for teacher who has poor handwriting.

20. EFFECTIVE USE OF CHALKBOARD We can use the chalkboard effectively by the following; Be kind and gentle while using the chalkboard. Layout the plan in advance. Arrange and check for lighting, angle and glare. Check for cleanliness. Keep the board in comfortable height. Stand on the side of the board. Use colored chalks, underlines, pointers and style in writing.

21. Writings should be bright, readable, uniform, straight, and horizontal. Drawings and pictures should be purposeful, easy and neat.