Chapter 7

I believe I could use Outlines, Idea mapping, Flow charts, and Storyboards in my classroom. All of thes could be used to present new ideas, especially at the beginning of each unit. For a 12th grade World History class, I could and would use an ouline to present new material while giving a lecture. The student has the responsibility to listen and fill in the outline with the new material such as definitions and explanations. They can use Idea mapping and Flow charts to map out a sequence of events that led up to World War II. This also allows for them to analyze these events and learn them. They can then create a Storyboard to help them illustrate their mastery of a certain event or concept. This is a great tool to help them stay organized and show creativity.
With history, it is very easy to get overwhelmed with information. By showing them new ways to help them stay organized, they can learn the material easier. It would also help them when a test comes around and they have clear sources of material to review from.
I think that with all the skills learned in this class, we can present new material to our students in a much more efficient way. Using powerpoint and other tools allows us to provide oulines and flow charts to our students in a mich more organized fashion. We are also providing the tools necessary for them to achieve organization and creativity when it comes time for them to present their knowledge back to us.