On Inspiration I found that it's basically a form of technology that sets a foundation for any classroom. It seems to be very convienient for teaching techniques in the classroom such as over head informationals, lesson plan presentations, and any other ideas you may have for its use. It's great for organization and outlining your specific goal for each class day. I would use Inspiration to help my lesson plans have a more clear and concise objective and an easier way for my stidents to follow this convienient use of technology.
Organization and planning writing would make the best use of technology in my classroom. I am going to be a high school math teacher and think this method would benefit me the most. However, my content area being math it's harder for writing to be incorporated into my lesson plan but I think organization planning would be the best option for me. Activities would include concept maps braintstorming along with other computer-based concept tools. During writing, I would help students help each other by having them get into small groups where they could elaborate and brainstorm before writing together. After students finish their assignments I could use technology tools such as inspiration and peer feedback writing tools by posting students work on the internet source, related to school, to have other students respond: sort of like e-college. The first time I had to teach some one how to do a math problem I was in the same math class with them and was very nervous about assisting them at first. I had insecurities about not helping them find the correct answer. However, once I got it and tutored them I felt much better and a sign of relief because they actually understood what I was saying and trying to convey to them. I also learned that teaching them helped me understand the information in ways that I could better understand it and I then became more familiar with the information.
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13 years ago
I definitely think the Inspiration program would be convenient. Instead of searching and copying bar charts and graphs from the internet, the teacher would have quick access to them. Another convenience would be not needing to pull out pen and paper, not that this is that arduous, but Inspiration would be a greener alternative.
ReplyDeleteI liked your idea of conceptualizing and planning. I also thought group work, encouraging multiple focuses, and a more creative approach to math would prove beneficial to students who otherwise find math boring.
Inspirration can be used by students, teachers, and educators in helping the planning and development of their projects. The technology in education continues to play an important role in the way students and teaches alike in changing the way things are done within the classroom.
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