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Writing on the whiteboard might be old school, but it’ll instantly improve your teaching

Writing on the board while teaching has been largely superseded by slide shows, but, argues chemistry teacher William Barron de Burgh, writing on the board has many advantages. In this article, he shares those advantages and his tips for making effective use of writing on the board as you teach and his experience of its ability to help students with low prior attainment.

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