The Bulletin Board

Universidad Autónoma de ChiriquíFaculty of Humanities

School of EnglishEnglish 420

Professor: Marisol Barraza

Presented by:Katherin Moreno

4-797 2349

April 12th, 2016

The Bulletin Board

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IntroductionBulletin Boards are essential tools because

they improve effectiveness and enjoyment

of the learning process.

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Table of ContentsDefinitionTypes of Bulletin BoardsPrinciples of Bulletin BoardsCharacteristicsUses as instructional toolsAdvantages of using Bulletin BoardsDisadvantages of using Bulletin BoardsLocationHints for successful Bulletin BoardsMaterialsBulletin Board ideasConclusionReference page

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Definition “Bulletin Boards”

Are the medium

for displaying

materials.

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Types of Bulletin Boards

Sharing Bulletin Boards

Decorative Bulletin Boards

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Types of Bulletin Boards

Conceptual Bulletin Boards

Interactive Bulletin Boards

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Principles of Bulletin Boards

Be interactive

Give students a sense of ownership of the classroom

Be mostly created by students

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Should be with finished edge

Must be fixed on a wall

Must be colorful and attractive

Have at least a unified theme for clarity

Avoid overcrowded displays

Balance, unity, harmony, proportion and contrast

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Uses as instructional tools

Introduce concepts

Provide a place for daily review of concepts

Provide information

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Advantages of using Bulletin Boards

Build Interest

Motivating

Interactive

Review

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Disadvantages of using Bulletin BoardsDistracting

Student Fairness

Clutter and Confusion

Sharp Objects: tacks/pins

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location• Classroom door

Front of the teacher’s desk

besides the white board

On the wall

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Hints for successful Bulletin Boards

Use one idea or concept for your theme

Identify one primary objective and stay focused

Plan and re-plan on paper, not on the board

Do not restrict yourself to the materials at hand

Follow the rules for lettering and headings

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Try various layout plans

Use a layout that is dynamic and visually appealing

Make effective use of color

Incorporate balance (formal or informal) and unity

Capture the viewer’s interest and hold it

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Identify follow-up or related activities

Do not overload the layout or design

Address issues that are timely and interesting

Talk to the class about the Bulletin Board

Take the Bulletin Board down in a timely fashion

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Bulletin Board Ideas 16

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MaterialsLayer boardWallpaperStapler StaplesStick tackScissorsGlueMasking tape

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Conclusion Bulletin Boards are much more than

decoration. They are indispensable as

instructional tools for creating a unique

classroom environment.

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References 27

Bafile, C. (2010, July 19). From Pretty to Practical:

Using Bulletin Boards to Teach. Retrieved May

07, 2016, from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/pro

fdev089.shtml

Educational Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved May 07,

2016, from

http://ed-tech124.blogspot.com/2013/08/character

istics-of-good-bulletin-board.html

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Education World: Bulletin Board Ideas. (n.d.).

Retrieved May 07, 2016, from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/bul

lboard.shtml

Florence, H. (n.d.). Importance of Bulletin Boards.


http://www.ehow.com/info_12039728_importance-

bulletin-boards.html

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Guzman, E. (2013, May 16). BULLETIN BOARD.


http://eddiedeguzmanjr.blogspot.com/

Sheahan, K. (n.d.). The Disadvantages of Bulletin

Boards. Retrieved May 07, 2016, from

http://www.ehow.com/info_8694803_disadvantages-

bulletin-boards.html

References 30

Technology Education | Classroom Technology. (n.d.).


http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/education/alternatero

ute/edtech/II_ClassroomTech/Links.html

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