Design a problem-solving exercise where computer applications and concept mapping will be used in the solution.
Our text shares kidspiration as a tool students can use to create concept maps for a variety of subjects. I decided to investigate the inspiration website to see what the site has to offer. Kidspiration is software you can purchase that allows teachers to design interactive concept maps for students to use. Students fill in the concept maps with information from stories or problems the teacher gives them. I am including a link to a sample lesson on their site that I thought was a great use of the software. Check it out, they are currently offering a free trial download of the kidspiration, I am strongly considering the software for my family.
Here is the link Kidspiration Writing Lesson
I have seen students use kidspiration in computer labs at schools, they absolutely love using this program. It allows them to be creative when exploring new material. I was amazed by their creations! They were using kidspiration to enhance their reports on dinosaurs and each student had a different dinosaur in which they were required to find certain information to present to the class.
ReplyDeleteKidspiration sounds like an awesome tool to use in the classroom. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Kidspiration website!! There is so much you can do with concept-mapping and this website is a perfect example of how you can make researching and organizing material fun.
ReplyDeleteThis site seems pretty interesting. A great tool for students to use in their writing experiences.
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