Presentation: Concept mapping (e.g., Kidspiration)
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I really like your introduction of the concept mapping software. The child-friendly tool is attractive for teachers to use in their classroom and also it could be useful for parents to help their kids’ homework. With the software, parents could easily communicate with their children in kids’ thinking and learning habits. The software provides a common communication platform between teacher, students and parents.
Comment by Lifang Chang — September 23, 2007 #
I had previously used Inspiration for concept mapping, but never Kidspiration. I thought it was a pretty neat tool. You demonstrated it really well. You can create worksheets and creative activities literally at the drop of a hat. I also liked how the children could interact with the tool on the computer. That’s a great tool for exposing them to technology.
On a side note, I wonder if it would be useful for a high school English class (or some other appropriate class) to illustrate stories or activities for younger children using this tool. They could get a new handle on technology, animation, creativity, teaching, and collaboration.
Comment by Trish Wilson — September 24, 2007 #
I found this a very interesting tool. I had heard of it, but did not know much about it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it can do much more than just help students create a concept map. I had no idea it could be used to help students start writing.
Very good presentation. You demonstrated the differenent aspects of the tool well. I think this would be a great tool to use in an elementary classroom to help students communicate their thoughts and ideas.
Comment by Carol Reed — September 24, 2007 #
Oh, that’s what inspiration is for!!! I have inspiration on my computer and I have used it before to help create charts and organize information for web page’s BUT you really introduced inspiration as a learning tool. You had great insight related to how it can be used for learning rather than for instruction (the main way I have used it in the past). Thanks!
Comment by Tim McCann — September 24, 2007 #