Helping Students Make Sense of Data
Today’s Topics:
Helping Students Make Sense of Data
Tech Tip – Delete Symbol and Keep Linking Lines in Inspiration®
- How can we help our students organize and interpret textual and numerical information?
- What role can technology play in facilitating students’ effective and authentic use of data?
Brian S. Friedlander describes how the new InspireData software developed by Inspiration software helps students question and manipulate data in all curricular areas.
Stowaway Adventure Project
This site created by the Stevens Institute of Technology presents real-time data activities in an ocean project for students in grades 5-12.
The Research Basis for Graphing and Data Analysis Software Tools to Support Instruction
Describes the key concepts that K-8 students need to effectively graph and interpret data, using features of Graph Club and Graph Master software developed by Tom Snyder Productions. Also read an independent review of the software by educators.
Tech Tip – Delete Symbol and Keep Linking Lines in Inspiration® 8
In the newest version of Inspiration software (version 8) for Mac and Windows, you can delete a linked symbol that falls between other symbols, and yet still preserve the linking line.
- Click once on the symbol that you wish to delete. Square selection handles will appear.
- Go to the Symbol menu and select Delete Symbol (Keep Links). The symbol will be deleted, but the linking line will remain.
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“About the Inspiration and Kidspiration: K-12 Strategies to Build Study Skills & Comprehension course”:
"I have learned so much about Inspiration during this class. I have come to appreciate that it is much more than a brainstorming or an outlining application. Thank you for getting me inspired; this class has been a wonderful experience."
~ Junior High Computer Teacher, Illinois
"I especially appreciated the care and thoughtfulness the instructor gave when responding to my work... it was highly motivating and encouraging to read her reactions and suggestions throughout the modules."
~Music Teacher, Taiwan
"I liked being exposed to the practical applications of the software... The online discussion gave me an opportunity to engage in professional discussions with other educators. It also gave me an insight into problems/solutions that prevail in other districts…It has truly inspired me to find new ways to enhance my teaching!
~Fourth Grade Teacher, Alliance, Ohio
Announcements
2007 Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning offered by Inspiration Software to support professional development activities for educators who champion the integration of visual learning and technology into the curriculum. 30 awards of $750 each. Deadline: January 11, 2007. Scholarships will be awarded in February 2007.
Call University of Wisconsin-Stout Online Professional Development (715) 642-0209 if you have questions. UW-Stout is an "international-student- friendly" program.
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