Today's Web 2.0 group concentrated on Modules 6 & 7. In reality, I feel that the Bubblus software was rather fiddly to use and feel that there are other software package (MS WORD) which would be a more suitable fit for mind mapping. Here at SCCVC we also have LAMS in myPLS which also has a Mind Map activity which teachers have used effectively in their classes. Students are becoming more confident in using the huge array of Learning Activities in LAMS.
Glogster on the other hand, appears to have more appealing usage. The ease at which you can use the software - without huge amount of instruction - is very appealing for teachers. There is real potential for students to create a very interactive poster using text, images, sound and video. As every SCCVC student has a laptop, they are also able to create images and video easily.
Every subject would be able to use Glogster as an assessment / class tool.
Check out my simple poster at Glogster.
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ReplyDeleteGreat poster Cathy! As you state, every subject at SCCVC would be able to use Glogster as in class or assessment work. I have actually taken your suggestion up on this and have incorporated it into my next Visual Design assessment. Students need to create a mood board for their costume design work using the site. I will share the results with you when they are done.
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