Comment by hollandheese
1 day ago
>Other than the chalk dust,
You know, the worst part that makes them unbearable and a literal health hazard to use.
1 day ago
>Other than the chalk dust,
You know, the worst part that makes them unbearable and a literal health hazard to use.
The fact that it's still used in many places obviously means it's not unbearable. Besides if you're bothered by the dust you can use the water cleaning methods described in this very thread. It's not perfect, but I would take a chalkboard over a whiteboard anytime.
>Besides if you're bothered by the dust you can use the water cleaning methods
Yes, because I carry large amounts of water around with me for every lecture that I teach. Seriously? The board is covered with dust, the chalk tray is covered with dust and the floor nearby is covered with dust. No one cleans them at my school.
The fix is just to use whiteboards which are just better for everyone who doesn't have a fixation with chalkboards.