FS 3: Episode 2 - Bulletin Board Display

Name of School Observed: Xavier University – Center for Integrated Technologies

Location of the School: JCA Technology Complex, Masterson Highway, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City

Date of Visit: January 10, 2014

OBSERVATON REPORT:

          I went around the vicinity of the Center and I saw only two Bulletin Board Displays located from the lobby of building A and at the Registrar office. I selected the bulletin board in the lobby . The contents found are the communications information from the University president, Director of the Center and  Student Council. There are no misspelled words used in the display, the messages are simple, clear, precise and consistent, the colors and designs are not that good but always suit the interest and age of the students.

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display: Bulletin Board

Location of the Board Display in School: Ground Floor Lobby at Building A     

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.

4 – Outstanding                                  3 – Very Satisfactory

2 – Satisfactory                                  1 – Needs Improvement

Criteria	NI 1	S 2	VS 3	O 4	COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Conveys the message quickly and clearly			/		The messages conveys effectively, clearly and quickly to the students and teachers. It is well-expressed
ATTRACTIVENESS Colors and arrangement catch and hold interest.		/			The bulletin board has a simple lay-out. The colors used are very simple.
BALANCE Objects are arranged so stability is perceived.		/			The objects are arranged properly.
UNITY Repeated shapes or colors or use of borders holds display together.		/			Shapes are simple. Colors seem unattractive however.
INTERACTIVITY The style and approach entice learners to be involved.		/			Only chosen viewers will be attracted to see the board displays.
LEGIBILITY Letters and illustrations can be seen from a good distance.			/		Font size is suitable and it message can read from a good distance.
CORRECTNESS Free from grammar errors, misspelled words, and ambiguity.			/		Ideas conveyed by the bulletin board are expressed briefly. It is free from ambiguity.
DURABILITY Well-constructed, items are securely attached.				/	Bulletin board is constructed well and secured attached.

XU -CIT Bulletin Board

AN EVALUATION REPORT OF A BULLETIN BOARD

Bulletin Board Evaluated by: Louie Francis J. Naïve
Location: Ground Floor Lobby at Building A
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
Evaluation:
	STRENGTHS	WEAKNESSES
Observations:	Student-Teacher can see their past and previous achievements during the University Activities from the Presidents Column, Centers Activities from the Directors Column, Council Activities from the Student Councils Column and lastly the general information.	The board displays aren’t that attractive due to the colors and decorations being used. There are fewer pictures posted.
Judgments / Evaluation of educational content and other aspects:	The Display Board is simple and not that attractive to all. But it has full of information posted from the President of the University down to the general information.	Not so colorful compared to the other bulletin board. The information posted is not updated especially the general information column.
Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement:  The personnel in charge should make it more attractive by using colorful indigenous materials, and clear picture. All information should be updated weekly.

My Analysis

Did the display design reflect the likes/interest of its target audience? Why? Why not?

Yes, because the bulletin board display is neat and simple. Also it can promote and facilitates the individuals’ discovery of the personal meaning or idea thru the information posted on it.

Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

Yes, the language used was clear and simple. It can be easily understood by the students and teachers that read the information trying to convey. It can encourage the students and teachers to interact in the learning process.

What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why? Why not?

The purpose of the bulletin board display was to convey or introduced information from the University President down to the Student councils information presented. The boards are usually designed as an instructional device that can carry a message without the presence of a teacher. And also to gives general information for motivation to students and teachers in the learning process.

What suggestions can you make?

The bulletin board should be more attractive by using colorful indigenous materials, and clear picture. All information should be updated weekly.

My Proposed Board Display

THEME: Automation and Robotics

BOARD TITLE: Mechatronics

RATIONALE: To inform and motivate students to discover the world of automation.

Objectives:            To discover the significant applications of automation to our life            To stimulate interest on automation and robotics (mechatronics)

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement: History Advantages and disadvantages Recent and emerging applications Automated retail Automated mining Automated video surveillance Automated highway systems Automated waste management Home automation Industrial automation Agriculture  News/announcements Trivia  Latest Information Upcoming events

Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):          1.       Layout of the bulletin board are arrange properly.          2.       Text & font style-stylistic several of a font such as italic, underline, bold and so on.          3.       Image template-image styling is available for easily dressing up the visuals.

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:          1.       The material for my bulletin board is a cork board for easy posting.          2.       Cover the surface with a solid colored bulletin board paper or fabric in neutral color.          3.       The Bulletin board should be covered with glass and secured with a lock so that the information                posted will not be easily lost or damaged.

My Proposed Bulletin Board A

My Proposed Bulletin Board B

My Proposed Bulletin Board C

My Reflections

1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.

A. Artistic - Being artistic teacher will help you come up with an effective board display. You know how to make simple ideas more meaningful or catchy in the eyes of students.

B. Creative - He must know how to create his own design through his unique ideas.

C. Imaginative - In a way that he may able to look for a unique ways or ideas in order to come up with an effective board display.

D. Organizational skills - This includes comparing and contrasting, grouping, and arranging content in a meaningful way.

E. Open-minded - It is very important that the teacher must be open-minded because every time his students will share ideas he is always ready to listen to it.

2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?

               

                If I can remember correctly back in my high school days we were assigned to make bulletin boards for our class. I think I have almost all the skill make a bulletin board. I just need more practice.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop/ what concrete steps will you take on how you can improve on or acquire these skills.

                What I want to improve is creativity. Creativity is very important because it is closely tied with higher order thinking skills. If I have this kind of skill. I can create and be a new knowledge or a new product for me. Also it is a kind of skill that lead to a new insights, fresh perspectives, and whole new ways of understanding. To developed this skill, I should have an understanding of existing knowledge to know what I am contributing something new to this body of knowledge and I should have passion to learn more about creativity.