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FIVE MAIN TYPES OF ORGANIZERS
Star/web:
Use to show definitions, attributes, examples, and brainstorming
Chart/Matrix: Use
to show attributes, comparing and contrasting, and evaluating.
Tree/Map: Use
to show classifications, pedigrees, analysis, structures, attributes,
examples, and brainstorming.
Chain: Use
to show processes, sequences, causes and effects, and chronology.
Sketch:
Use to show physical structures, descriptions of places, spatial
relationships, concrete objects, and visual images.
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TUTORIALS,
TIPS, TRICKS, AND LINKS
The
Inspiration Tool Bar
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/insp_toolbar.htm
Adding
Ideas with Rapid Fire
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/rapid.htm
Adding
Symbols
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/rapid.htm
Diagram
and Outline Views
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/outline.htm
Linking
Topics
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/linktopics.htm
Labeling
Links
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss98/labeling.htm
Learning
to Use Inspiration in Your Classroom
- The first page of a set of step-by-step modules designed to introduce
Inspiration to a classroom teacher.
Using
Inspiration in your Classroom
- Steps to follow to make a simple concept map.
Exporting
an Inspiration Diagram to create a PowerPoint slide show
- Procedure for exporting a Word document in RTF which can be opened by
PowerPoint as a slide show
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THREE WAYS TO THINK OF
& USE ORGANIZERS
Brainstorming:
A problem solving technique where people are encouraged to
spontaneously, quickly, and creatively share ideas while one person
writes them down, often in the form of a web.
Analyzing:
By critically examining details, processes, relationships, or
meaning, better understanding is achieved. Teachers and students could
use organizational charts, concept maps, or Venn diagrams as part of
their analysis.
Sequencing:
Ideas or events are prioritized or ordered. Use this to help
others understand the relationship of events or the hierarchy of
information. This often takes the form of a flow chart or outline.
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WHY
SHOULD I USE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS IN MY TEACHING, PLANNING OR
PROJECTS? HOW
DO I USE THEM?
Why
Use Visual Tools?
http://schools.portnet.k12.ny.us/~kids/teachers/Inspiration/Whyshortened.htm
Sample
Rubric For Graphic Organizer
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/inspirationrubric.html
(PDF)
Ideas for creating and using Inspiration diagrams
Suggestions
for Using Inspiration
Inspiration
in the Classroom, Reading & Writing Processes
Inspiration
in the Classroom
Inspiration in the Reading and Writing Process
www.Inspiration.com
- links to examples, workshop resources, books and trial-version
downloads
The
Graphic Organizer:
-information about using graphic organizers as a pedagogical tool.
http://edtechinnovations.com/engagedlearning/engagedlearning/inspiration/index.htm
Concept-Mapping
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INTERACTIVE
DEMOS AND TEMPLATES
Interactive
Demo (requires shockwave player)
http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/inspiration/interactive_demo/index.cfm
Interactive
Matrix/Index of Graphic Organizer Types
http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html
Transforming
Teaching Through Technology
Inspiration
Templates
http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/teacher_resources/inspiration_templates/
http://etc.sccoe.k12.ca.us/i2000/00mod/l_mm/insp.html
Inspiration
Tips/Inspiration in the Classroom
Inspiration
Web Site
- summary of research on visual tools, Inspiration diagrams submitted by
teachers and other resources
No
Strings Attached: Wireless Tech in Education
-
Inspiration and Kidspiration lesson plans, downloadable templates and
videos showing students using Kidspiration
Literacy
Activities Using Inspiration
- downloadable Inspiration lesson plans and activities
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Possible
Topics For
Inspiration
Projects
(or
Choose Your Own & Ask for Approval) |
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Energy |
Growth
of American Colonies |
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Matter |
Reconstruction
After Civil War |
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Order
of Operations |
Events
leading to Revolutionary War |
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Events
Leading to Civil War |
Effect
of any war |
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Boston
Massacre |
Revolutionary
War Battles |
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Famous
Figures in War |
Raymond's
Run |
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Author's
Purpose |
Homophones |
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Prepositions |
Writing
Process |
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Paragraph
or Essay Structure |
Scientific
Method |
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Atom
Cycle |
Nitrogen
Cycle |
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Food
chains |
Mineral
Cycles |
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Plankton
& Krill |
The
Civil War |
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Famous
Authors |
Famous
Abolitionists |
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Famous
Scientists |
The
Fight for Women's Vote |
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Empires
& Civilizations |
Gold
Rush |
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Countries |
Aztecs
or Incas |
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Mathemeticians |
Astronomy |
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Biography
of a Poet |
History
of Cloning & Stem Cell Research |
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Biography
of an Artist |
Renaissance
Art |
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Great
Leaders |
The
Impressionist Movement |
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Great
Wars |
Space
Exploration |
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Religions
or Philosophies |
Age
of Exploration |
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Genres
of Writing |
History
of Computers |
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History
of ____________(subject) |
Recent
Advances in Technology |
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Study
of Geneology |
Biography
of Bill Gates, Steven Jobs, etc. |
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Oceans |
Predicting
Volcanic Eruptions |
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The
Great Cats |
Great
Floods of the Past |
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Freshwater
Fish |
The
Berlin Wall |
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Coral
Reefs, Inhabitants of, ecosystem of, etc. |
Monuments
in Washington, DC |
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Rain
Forests, Rainforest Animals, Rainforest Cures, etc. |
National
Parks of the US |
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Birds
of Prey |
The
Great Sand Dunes |
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Nuclear
Energy |
Colorado
History |
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The
Atomic Bomb |
Colorado
Springs History |
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Seven
Wonders of the World |
Famous
Educators |
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Feudalism |
The
Renaissance |
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The
Crusades |
The
Dark Ages |
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A
Country's History, Religions, or Ethnic Groups |
A
Language |
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Symphonies |
An
Art Form's History, Major Figures, Materials |
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Composers |
Famous
Architects |
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Heiroglyphs |
Underground
Railroad |
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Ancient
Civilizations |
History
of Mann Middle School |
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Japanese
Culture |
Nomads
of Mongolia |
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