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Welcome to the BMCC OpenLab!

BMCC’s OpenLab is an online platform where the College’s students, faculty and staff can come together to learn, work, play and share ideas.

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Who made the blackboard?

A Scottish headmaster named James Pillans wanted his students to draw the map that could not fit in the slates, so he joined all the slates and solved the problem. This was when he got the idea of making a large board, and in 1815 the big blackboard was made.

When was the chalkboard invented?

Chalkboards were first invented in America in 1801, but it is said that it was first used in Edinburgh, Scotland. Before the invention of these boards, it was very tough for teachers to explain it to them. Hence teachers would have to go to each student to explain it.

What are the benefits of chalkboards?

There are loads of benefits of the chalkboards, be it their quality, durability and effect on the eyes . Another most significant advantage is its easy availability and prices, which are very low. Also, you can set them anywhere as they are very compact.

Is a chalkboard the same as a blackboard?

Also, it is substantial for you to know that whether you say it a blackboard or chalkboard, it is the same thing. The name chalkboard is mostly used in the U.S, and people started using this name in 1935.