Board Basics
What is a bulletin board typically used for in a classroom?
Displaying and organizing content
Name the 3 main types of educational bulletin boards.
Informative, Collaborative, Interactive
What might a student do on an interactive board?
Write, sort, match, draw, comment, etc.
What common materials are used in bulletin boards?
Paper, markers, glue, sticky notes, etc.
You want to review vocabulary from a unit. What type of board would you use?
Informative or Interactive
True or False: A bulletin board should only be used to show student work.
False
What type of board displays facts, charts, or rules?
Informative
Why is student participation important on bulletin boards?
Increases engagement and ownership
Why should headings and labels be large and clear?
To ensure readability and understanding
Students are learning about celebrations. How would you make the board collaborative?
Invite photos, drawings, or notes from students
What does it mean for a bulletin board to be “interactive”?
Students physically or cognitively engage with it
Which board type requires student contributions to grow over time?
Collaborative
How can teachers encourage student voice in bulletin boards?
Prompts, open space for contributions
What’s one tip for keeping boards updated and fresh?
Rotate content regularly
Your board has become cluttered and messy. What should you do?
Reorganize, simplify, update
What 3 words describe your ideal learning bulletin board? (opinion)
Any thoughtful answer (discussion)
Give an example of an interactive bulletin board.
Ex: Vocabulary match game, opinion wall, etc.
Give an example of a collaborative task for a bulletin board.
Group story building, survey results board
What can make a board physically interactive?
Flaps, pockets, Velcro, rotating pieces, etc.
You want shy students to participate in a writing task. What could you add?
Response slips, anonymous post-its, rotating prompts
Name one benefit of using bulletin boards in language classrooms.
Language exposure, motivation, peer learning, etc.
Which board type would work best for a class timeline project?
Collaborative or Informative (depending on setup)
True or False: Students should only interact with boards after class.
False
Name one challenge teachers face when using bulletin boards.
Time, maintenance, space limitations, etc.
Your lesson is about healthy habits. How can the board support that?
Create a board with food groups, tips, student challenges, etc.