1. I found the Inspiration software to be a fascinating addition to any classroom. I like how the program using visual and hands-on technique, combined with technology, to help students to think independently and work creatively on their research. On the website there were many different links for students, teacher and parents. Parents could go online and order packages for their home computers so that children could continue work they have in the classroom. As a teacher, this software could be very beneficial in helping students brainstorm ideas for any type of research paper for really any class.
2. Different types of writing would be able to use technology. Creative, collaborative, research writing are some examples.
A teacher could help students with revisions by having student-to-student feedback. Research has shown this type of feedback could actually be more effective than teacher-to-student feedback. This will also help lessen time teachers would have to make to give their own written feedback. In the book, they recommend using a program called SWoRD, which is a peer review system that helps students give peer reviews while ensuring validity and lack of bias in those reviews.
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Yes I also enjoyed how graphs and charts played a major role in the program. It is very useful when a student can see what they are doing and not just reading a bunch of facts.
I would agree with the student-to-student feedback is better than teacher-to-student feedback because the students mind thinking is so beyond the thinking of a teacher....i think the younger you are the more creativity your mind has so young students can help a lot more with their crative thoughts.
I also agree, the inspiration is a create hand on program for students and teachers. I mentioned how much it would help with students with LD, this is a great strategy to use while working with them. I also agree that peer-to-peer reviewing is useful and helpful. The SWorD system also seems like it could help with peer reviews.
I agree that student to student feed back is better, because it gives students a chance to hear what their peers have to sound about their writing.
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