The first actual assignment we have had for this class is the concept map. We used the program Inspiration, which I have used before, but not to the point that I am familiar with all of the features. I personally felt a little intimidated by the assignment since I am not well versed in the use of this mapping software, but I did manage to pull it together. I still feel like I could improve my skills, and looking back now at the concept map that I created, I wish I could find a way to make it look more streamlined and less cluttered. My style is definitely neat and organized, and I feel like my product, while meeting the assignment requirements, looks a little sloppy and chaotic. I did learn a little about this software from doing the assignment, but I know I still have a great deal more that I need to learn, and I hope that I will be motivated to try and figure it out on my own, or seek out online tutorials to better myself.
Overall, I feel the assignment was valuable and relevant to the purpose of this class. I feel that it addresses many of the NETS-T standards because concept mapping definitely promotes creative and innovative thinking, and a teacher who knows how to model using this software is an asset to her students. I also feel that the assignment has helped me to customize and personalize learning activities to address diverse learning styles.
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