The Webspiration software introduced to us in class which is used to prepare concept maps will be very helpful to us (I know definitely to me) as teachers as it makes the the construction of concept maps very simple, easy to edit and even fun to use. The outline view and rapid fire buttons are great to use as it makes drawing concept maps even easier. It was a great learning experience, it is skill that I must use and develop. Concept Maps can be used to present prior knowledge,used during reading to link the main theme with the main ideas from
the story, article or passage and to summarize what was learnt or taught. Articles on concept mapping can be found at http://www.litandlearn.lpb.org/strategies/strat_concept.pdf and http://www.adlit.org/strategies/19769
I like your blog. It is like a journal for this course. All the new software that were introduced to us, you are reflecting on your experiences with the tools.Your exposure reminds me and I guess many others about their interactions or engagement with the sites.It will be interesting to follow as you post.
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ReplyDeleteMarcia,
ReplyDeleteI like this post. It is like a journal because I see you are reflecting on your interactions with the tools of the software application. As I read this post I can visualize how I felt during my experience with the site. I am sure others will agree that ICT in Reading will provide us with the knowledge to change our approach as Content Area Teachers or Reading Specialists.
Hi Marcia this is just a follow up to your comment on my blog--part of your pln could be to subsribe to a website,online community, join a social bookmarking group or follow a person's blog or twitter. Here are two examples one for leisure and one for class
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you can follow a literacy practitioner who shares his insights on using technology for literacy
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voila you are on your way to building your PLN
Hi Marcia,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. It is a useful tool. I tried it with some students and it was quite entertaining. It took about an hour but they were all excited.I used it as a pre-reading strategy and I showed them the outline. they were amazed.I will continue using this tool with them.