Post #4

I would create outlines of the day's notes and distribute them before a lecture to guide students note taking. I would leave sections titled with blank bullet points, provide the majority of key concepts in bold with the important words left blank, and perhaps leave a blank spot in which the kids could copy a flowchart from the overhead or some other chart; for this I would use Word.This brings me to the way in which I would use idea maps. Although I might use them in a presentation, I might also use them in grading rubrics, group project assignments, handouts and many other things; for this I would use inspiration.

I would most definitely encourage my students to create outlines, idea maps, and storyboarding skills, especially because I will be an English teacher. All three of these organization tools will aide them in creating essays and stories alike. Not to mention, it will improve their ability to associate different concepts. Also, these skills will be essential in higher education.

Within the last week, I have learned to organize my lesson plans with Inspiration9. At first, I did not see how the program would be useful in my future. However, after exploring the program and becoming acquainted with the way it works, I see the possibilities. I will be able to use the program to my own personal advantage, the program will allow me to create instructional tools for my students as well.