Online Concept Maps

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SWOT Analysis of online concept maps:

Strengths:

•      Concept maps a great way for students to brainstorm ideas.
•      These tools could be incorporated by teacher in classroom situations via interactive whiteboard.
•      All learner types can be involved in making an on-line concept map, therefore catering for all types of learners in a classroom situation.

Weaknesses:

•      Students may struggle using these concept maps as they are very fiddley.
•      Browser may close down, causing students to lose work and wasting time.
•      Work may be lost or corroded.

Threats:

•      Being hooked up to the internet via these sights could lead to viruses or other detrimental occurrences.
•        ICT resources are limited within schools.

Opportunities:

•      Poses opportunities for students to build their ICT skill and develop reliance in the technological word.
•      Teachers could set brainstorming activities for homework and have students upload their work onto a Homework Blog or other student/teacher interactive sight.  

Framework link:

Concept maps are often used by teachers and students in a classroom setting to provide learners with a written or graphic representations. Marzano & Pickering (1997) state in the Dimensions of learning teacher’s manual that students need graphic tools such as concept map to help them “construct a clear, accurate model for themselves” when acquiring and integrating knowledge.



My 1st Blog

Hi everyone,

This is my first Blog, as I have never created a blog before I was initially daunted by the process but would like to thank Bridie Wills for coaching me through the process, which turned out to not be as complicated as I first imagined. I have also developed the skill of uploading pictures which I will use to help make my Blog a more enjoyable space to visit. As I develop my skills for using this Blog I have come to realise the fantastic opportunities it can provide as a teaching tool, especially in the older grades.  

In a world which is becoming more and more technologically advanced, learning managers have to source technology to help engage learners and a Blog is an ideal way to do so.  A Blog can be incorporated into ICT lessons both in school time and as part of homework or assessment work.  Blogs can also be used as a facility to support learners in extension work for or for those who are absent from class for a period of time and need to be kept up to date on school work.

Under supervision and with clear and concise guidelines Blogs are a way for students to actively engage in modern technologies to submit work, ideas, questions or suggestions and is a great way for them to develop technologically socially acceptable etiquette known as  ‘Netiquette’.

Warm Regards

Jess

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