Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Nancy Melucci said: > > Hmmm...whiteboards are bad for your brain and > nervous system, chalkboards are bad for your lungs. > It doesn't seem like much of a choice, does it? > > If we put aside our health issues, it would seem > that chalk may be hard on our clothes, but marker >

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Option C: Due to arm problems, I have been using washable overheads slides for YEARS (can't use a black or white board b/c can't write on a wall). The big advantage is you can save them from class to class for review. Even in the same class, they ask a question about something discussed earlier,

[tips] circadian shift

Can some of you direct me to some good sources on circadian shift in adolescence? I know there is a ton of good stuff out there and I've just (wasted) searched for 30 minutes and found nothing very good :( Annette Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of San Diego 59

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

I vote for whiteboards. They're easier for the students to read. I carry my own markers with me (and know enough to cap them). And in the rooms with greenboards, there seem to be only teeny-tiny stubs of chalk to use. And that chalk dust is just messy. If someone accidentally uses a permanent

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Wow - when reading your title I thought it meant "where to physically lean on the board." In this regard, greenboards are far superior. Leaning on a whiteboard with transfer the dry erase marker to your shirt - permanently. Chalk can be washed out Seriously, though - we went to all whit

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Well, both have their pluses and minuses. With blackboards and chalk your cleaning bills goes higher; with whiteboards and markers you go higher. :-) Make it a good day. --Louis-- Louis Schmierhttp://www.therandomthoughts.com Department of His

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Unless you're in North America. In which case, you can order Auspen markers here: http://www.ecosmartworld.com/ -- Sue Frantz Highline Community College Psychology, CoordinatorDes Moines, WA 206.878.3710 x3404 sfra...

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Refillable whiteboard markers: http://auspenmarkers.com/. The markers are pricey, but the refillable ink is not. One ink bottle ($7.95) is good for 40 refills, according to their website. The ink is xylene-free, which nixes the smell issue. If you're worried about the markers walking off, car

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Yes, there is an option C. Smartboards. They cost thousand, purchased from the companies that market them. But, for about 10 bucks per infrared 'marker' and 40 bucks per Wii controller, you can set them up for very cheap. The great thing is you can save the board image of the lecture and so fort

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Paul C Bernhardt wrote: White boards because of the following: chalk dust. Chalk dust on the hands is annoying, but wash and moisturize and no big deal. Chalk dust gets in computer and projector systems in the rooms and they degrade much more quickly. White boards are the future because of that a

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Use PowerPoint? ;-) Seriously Electronic whiteboards also have the advantage of saving the content Suzi Shapiro sjsha...@iue.edu Indiana University East Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2010, at 2:38 PM, "drna...@aol.com" mailto:drna...@aol.com>>

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

This is just it: All our classrooms have both types! Usually, either a white or black on the main wall, and then the other type on the side walls. And both types get used pretty much evenly. In my polling of faculty so far, I also get very opposite views (similar to the poll that Jim sent us). I

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Hmmm...whiteboards are bad for your brain and nervous system, chalkboards are bad for your lungs. It doesn't seem like much of a choice, does it? If we put aside our health issues, it would seem that chalk may be hard on our clothes, but marker ink is harder. Is there an option "C"? Nancy Mel

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

I am with Nancy on this issue: Chalk boards should be used in classrooms. We had a nice white board installed in one of our classrooms and it was a disaster. First, faculty never capped pens tightly and the pens would be dried up and useless within 24 hours of first use. We went through a

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

I'll confirm this preference for whiteboards on the basis of health/environment. UWF just celebrated the grand opening of a wonderful state-of-the-art science and engineering building (housing Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics/Statistics). After much faculty discussion about th

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

OK. We switched to whiteboards without any consultation with anyone. I do not like them, mostly for environmental reasons. I believe they are an environmental NIGHTMARE. The boards themselves don't last (whereas green/blackboards last indefinitely). The pens are full of chemicals, plastic, fume

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Hi You might be interested in the on-line poll and comments at: http://scienceblogs.com/principles/2009/09/academic_poll_black_or_white.php Definitely a difference of opinion! Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca Department

Re: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

I hate whiteboards. The markers are messy, smelly, and disappear because students take them to use as inhalants. I have become lightheaded using them in poorly ventilated rooms. Thus, they are more expensive, and here in CA, that's not a good thing either (we are about to cancel our summers ses

RE: [tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

White boards because of the following: chalk dust. Chalk dust on the hands is annoying, but wash and moisturize and no big deal. Chalk dust gets in computer and projector systems in the rooms and they degrade much more quickly. White boards are the future because of that alone, IMO. Paul C. Be

[tips] Blackboards vs Whiteboards - Where to lean?

Hi Everyone, I am seeking your opinions, but mostly your experience and knowledge of research around the usage of greenboards (blackboards) vs whiteboards. My VP Academic has asked me to prepare a proposal to replace all existing blackboards with whiteboards and I would like to include data in th

RE: [tips] Test - ignore

In my case it's out-of-control busy -- Marc Carter, PhD Associate Professor and Chair Department of Psychology College of Arts & Sciences Baker University -- > -Original Message- > From: Bill Southerly [mailto:bsouthe...@frostburg.edu] > Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:18 PM > To:

RE: [tips] Test - ignore

Others have the same trouble... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKEeHREK2nQ -- Marc Carter, PhD Associate Professor and Chair Department of Psychology College of Arts & Sciences Baker University -- > -Original Message- > From: Mike Palij [mailto:m...@nyu.edu] > Sent: Friday, March 26, 20

Re: [tips] Test - ignore

On 26 Mar 2010 at 8:42, Mike Palij (standard disclaimers apply) wrote: > > P.S. Happy Birthday to Nancy Pelossi who turns 70 years old > today. Hap Birts also to Leonard Nimoy, Sandra Day O'Connor, > Alan Arkin, Eric Jong, Bob Woodward, Diana Ross, Steven Tyler, > Vicki Lawrence, Teddy Pendergr

re: [tips] Test - ignore

On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:18:51 -0700, Bill Southerly wrote: >Making sure all is working well given only one message today. Is >everyone on spring break or is it March madness? Yes. ;-) >Sent from my iPod Sent from my aging Windows PC. It too is portable but I'm getting tired of carrying it arou