Once called blackboards, they now comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. These media are the most familiar devices used by teachers and students to present data.
MULTIPURPOSE BOARD
Multi-purpose board can also be called whiteboard or markerboard. The smooth, white plastic surface requires a special erasable marker rather than chalk. As the name implies, multi-purpose boards can be used for many purposes.
White surface is also suitable for projection of films, slides and overhead transparencies.
Some multi-purpose board have steel backing so they can be used as magnetic board for display of visuals.
BULLETIN BOARD
Bulletin boards usually present brief news announcements of urgent interest posted for public notice. Just like chalkboard, they come in various sizes, shapes and colors.
However, bulletin board can also serve as instructional aids. They can provide decoration and motivation aside from instruction.
PEG BOARD
This is used to hold heavy objects, three-dimensional materials and visuals.
Special metal hooks and holders can be inserted into the pegboard to hold books, papers and other objects.
CLOTH BOARD
This board is constructed of cloth stretched over a sturdy backing materials such as plywood or heavy cardboard. Teachers of reading and other creative activities often use cloth boards to illustrate stories, poems and other reading materials.
MAGNETIC BOARD
This serves the same purpose with the cloth board. Visuals are backed with magnets and then placed on the metal surface of the board. Visuals with magnetic backing are available from educational stores.
FLIP BOARD
This is a pad of large paper fasten together at the top and mounted on an easel. Individual sheets of the flip board each hold a limited verbal/visual message and ban be arranged for sequential presentation to a small group.
Reference: Concepts in Educational Technology 1 by Ronato Ballado
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