seminar iv communications – ii writing writing and speaking
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Learning Objectives. Orient. Inform. Stimulate. Demonstrate. Application Opportunities. Assess &Feedback. Self-assessment. Seminar IV Communications – II Writing Writing and Speaking. Ron Welch. Communication Skills: Writing. The Chalkboard. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Seminar IV Communications – IIWriting
Writing and Speaking
Ron Welch
OrientOrientLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
InformInform StimulateStimulate
DemonstrateDemonstrate Application OpportunitiesApplication Opportunities
Assess &FeedbackAssess &Feedback Self-assessmentSelf-assessment
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Communication Skills:
Writing
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The Chalkboard“The inventor or introducer of the blackboard deserves 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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Group Activity
Why is the chalk/white board uniquely effective as a medium for classroom
instruction? (top three reasons)
You have 3 minutes.
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Why is the Chalk/White board 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, doesn’t require power. Can be used with the lights on.
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But it’s only effective……if you have to know how to use it
“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
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Ron, why are you using
PowerPoint to teach people how to write with chalk/dry erase
markers?
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How 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 blackboard (should hear chalk).
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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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Separate Different Ideas By:
Spacing Grouping Underlining Clouds Color
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Use several (five) colors of chalk:
•to illustrate the hierarchy of ideasaccording to a consistent scheme
•to add visual “life” to material
•to enhance clarity of drawings
A Trademark!
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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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Speaking & Writing
“The biggest difficulty in using a white board is the loss of eye contact while writing on the board.”
Wankat & Oreovicz, Ch. 6
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Helpful Hints Silent periods indicate possible
problems. Increase volume when writing on board. Learn to write and talk at the same time. Explain what you’re writing on the
whiteboard.
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Contact is the Key “Successful teachers
maintain close contact with their students during class. This contact makes them aware and responsive to their customers’ needs.”
Wankat & Oreovicz, Ch. 6
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Helpful Hints Silent periods indicate possible problems. Increase volume when writing on board. Learn to write and talk at the same time. Explain what you’re writing on the blackboard.
Frequently look over your shoulder; frequently step back from board.Leave the boards at every available opportunity.Don’t simply transcribe notes onto whiteboard.
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What if You Don’t have Chalk/White boards?
Get Chalk/White boards, or …Apply these same techniques to 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
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MnxCb = 1 = 168 ft -kips
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Zx
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Communication Skills:
Speaking andWritingQuestions?
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Are you ready to jam?!?
Let’s do some whiteboard
aerobics
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Whiteboard Aerobics Move to your team rooms. Create board segment one (3 minutes).
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Whiteboard Aerobics Move to your team rooms. Create board segment one. (3 minutes) Receive feedback from mentors. Create board segment two (2 minutes). Receive feedback from mentors and
peers.
Return by 1:30 PM
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References Lowman, J., 1995, Mastering the
Techniques of Teaching, 2nd ed., Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco.
Wankat, P. and F. Oreovicz, 1993, Teaching Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc.