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There is a vast variety of teaching equipment. The board or flip chart is versatile vital tool for teachers, it is a good idea to have a board plan before using the board. Basic board principles include: start with a clean board write neat use the right writing tool keep the board easy to read section the board off for different categories such as grammar, vocabulary, objectives, and notes. use different colors adjust size of writing only put essential writing on the board. erase what is no longer needed avoid unnecessary capitalization remember students write everything on the board involve the students clean the board after the lesson. IWBS are an invaluable tool offering multimedia functions, and greater student participation. When using and IWB remember: Test and have a back up plan pay close attention to type of IWB and location it is installed. Training is important Their are often online lesson plan options for IWBs The process of making an IWB lesson plan is similar to a standard lesson plan. Overhead projector OHP advantages: focuses student attention writing can be done in advance The writing can be overlayed They can be used for time reading and gap filled exercises. they are easy to reuse Disadvantages of an OHP: it needs surface space for projection The classroom cannot be small it requires an uninterrupted projection path. Visual aids visual aids are varying but include real objects and pictures. advantages of visual aids: They are often quicker than a verbal description They bring the outside world to the classroom. they can be used as prompts Worksheets and work cards: adapt to published materials act as prompts communication activities vocabulary and grammar exercises cassette recorder things to remember: be familiar with the machine be aware of rewind speed volume listen in advance to know the material make sure it will work in the classroom Some other great teaching aids are cd players, dvd players, cameras, dictionaries, course books, resource books, photo copiers, and computers. Videos and DVDS one should be aware of space and size and volume. Computers are invaluable interactive tools that can be used for emails, videos, word processing, resource materials, and online resources.
