Inspiration

I really liked inspiration, especially when I was taught how to use it correctly. Before this class I hated inspiration because it is somewhat complicated to figure out, but after learning some shortcuts and how to use it properly I feel much more comfortable using it.

1.       I feel as though it’s a really great tool to outline subject areas, especially for units.

2.       It’s a good way for teachers to begin a lesson in an organized fashion.

3.       Also if teachers take the time out to teach some inspiration to their classroom I feel as though it’s a good way for students to stay organized as well.

4.       Students can use it as a study tool to keep them focused on the main points of a certain chapter or unit.

5.       As a teacher I could use it to help brainstorm ideas about a certain topic with the class.

6.       To analyze and breakdown complex information to a classroom

7.       Integrate clip art and visuals while presenting information and concept topics.

8.       Concept maps can help students to draw conclusions and connections between concepts.

9.       Concept maps can also be a more fun way to outline a paper instead of traditional outlining.

10.   While making a concept map it can actually create an outline with it.

I really loved the Discovery Video website that we looked through in class. I really think there are so many ways in which the videos could be used both as a teacher and a student. There were videos for so many content areas which made it very appealing as a future elementary teacher. There were even other great resources besides the videos that I found both interesting and useful. There were various lesson plans that could be searched for as well as posted. I also liked the pre-made quizzes that were also posted. They could be helpful for students as quizzes as well as students for study guides and further practice.