Post #4

1) If I were going to be a teacher I would want my students to understand the Inspiration program. I am a visual learner so I think these flow charts are very useful. You can link the verbal messages to the flow chart and understand how the process works. I could show my students a flow chart and ask them to create their own version. This way they are looking and reading through my examples. Then they are applying the material in their own words. This process would give my students a chance to practice and retain the information they are reading.
2.) I would encourage my students to develop outline, idea map, and storyboarding skills. These are all great processes that allow the student to brainstorm and organize their information. Outlines create organization so students don't have loose information straying from the topic. Outlines are easy to create and fun to follow. This is a great tool that all students should be taught. Students need to learn organization early on. This will help them prepare better for papers and tests later on in their future.
3.) I really liked learning about the google and yahoo search windows. Its obvious that I have been using these tools for awhile but, it was nice to know some facts and short-cuts on how to use these tools. Kim taught us some short-cuts in class that I know I will continue to use and apply in the future. I like learning about searching for definitions on google so I won't use Encyclopedia anymore. I also learned how to narrow your searches by eliminating other closely related material to your topic. This way you can have exactly what you need instead of tons of other material that pops up unrelated to what you are searching for.