The document discusses techniques for effective use of the chalkboard and overhead projector in teaching. It provides tips for writing clearly on the chalkboard so students in the back can see, such as using colored chalk to highlight key points. Effective chalkboard techniques include sharpening chalk, writing between 2-4 inches high, and using soft chalk for erasability. The overhead projector and chalkboard are among the most available instructional equipment for teachers.

1. Maximizing the Use of The
Overhead Projector and the
Chalkboard^_^
Prepared by: Jayson Estacion
Submitted to: Ms.Mary Gene Panes

2. The Chalkboard
Among all instructional equipment, the chalkboard is the most
available. And also the chalkboard have different kinds, like
white board, and blackboard they are use when the teacher
handle a class, or present the lesson on the board.
There are many techniques in using the chalkboard and the uses
of the chalkboard.
The chalkboard has many things and value to help the teacher or
instructors.

3. Effective Use of Chalkboard
1. Write clearly and legibly on the board. Take note that there
are children in the last rows.
2. It helps if you have a hard copy of your chalkboard diagram or
outline.
3. Don’t crown your notes on the board.
4. Make use of colored chalk to highlight key points.
5. Do not turn your back to your class while you write on the
chalkboard.
6. For the sake of order and clarity, start to write from the left
side of the board going right.
7. Provide a line in your board.

4. 8. Look at your board work from all corners of the room to test if
pupils from all sides of the room can read your board work.
9. If there is glare on the chalkboard a certain times of the day, a
curtain on the window may solve the problem.
10. If you need to replace your chalkboard or if you are having a
new classroom with new chalkboard suggest to the carpenter to
mount the chalkboard a little concave from left to right to avoid
glare for the pupil’s benefit.
11. If you need to have a board work in advance or need to be
saved for tomorrow’s use (say a quiz or a sophisticated
diagram), write “Please Save”.

5. Chalkboard Techniques
a. Sharpen your shalk to get good line quality.
b. Stand with your elbow high. Move as long as
you write.
c. Use dots as “aiming points” This keeps writing
level.
d. Make all writing or printing between 2 and 4
inches high for legibility.
e. When using colored chalk, use soft chalk so
that it can be erased easily.