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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, FLOW CHARTS, and TECHNOLOGY. Oh my. PAGE Teacher Academy 2/6/09. OBJECTIVES. My goal here today is to reinforce what you have probably learned before and give you a wealth of resources so you can begin integrating these into your lessons. LESSON
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, FLOW CHARTS, and TECHNOLOGY Oh my PAGE Teacher Academy 2/6/09
OBJECTIVES • My goal here today is to reinforce what you have probably learned before and give you a wealth of resources so you can begin integrating these into your lessons. LESSON • Introduction and overview • Examples • Sharing and networking • Exploratory time (hands on)
WHAT IS A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER? • A graphic organizer is a visual representation of concepts, knowledge, or information that can incorporate both text and pictures. • Examples include calendars, maps, Venn diagrams, and flow charts. • Graphic organizers allow the mind 'to see' undiscovered patterns and relationships. • http://eric.hoagiesgifted.org/minibibs/eb21.html
WHY GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND FLOW CHARTS? • Works for any kind of learner. • Fosters organization and structure • Promotes creativity • Student centered but teacher guided • Differentiated instruction/assessment • Aligns with a standards based classroom • Move from paper and pencil to manipulating technology.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SUPPORTING THE USE OF GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS • http://www.cast.org/publications/ncac/ncac_go.html • http://www.indiana.edu/~reading/ieo/bibs/graphele.html • http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-111166348.html
EXPLORATORY WEBSITES • www.wordle.net • http://mywebspiration.com/ • http://www.carlscorner.us.com/ • http://www.internet4classrooms.com/