Chapter 7 explains how certain preparations could be taken before completing a project or an assignment. I agree with concept mapping because it displays an enlightening period for the student. There is a thin line between a well thought out pre-planned paper and a paper full of loaded language and details. Concept mapping helps students to brainstorm and omit details and ideas that are irrelevant. When I was in Elementary school, we were forced to make a concept map before we wrote an essay by pencil and paper. Now concept mapping can be made easier and less time consuming, via the Internet or different programs such as inspiration or kidsperation.
I would make it optional for students to develop an out-line or a storyboard, because some students are more cognitively advanced than others, and requiring them to submit an outline could hinder their abilities. I will highly encourage it for my class because it benefited me, but I definitely will not make it mandatory for them to submit or complete an out-line. I will also use incentives to influence them to use out-lines; such as granting positive free time with exploring the Internet if they complete a outline or some type of map before the assignment and offer extra credit if they complete it using a program on the computer.
The Web hunt assignment that I completed introduced to me other search engines that help me find answers more efficient than google. Although much of my answers for the assignment was inspired by google, i learned other ways and methods to search for topics. I also learned some essential points and markers for completing a newsletter for the class. Color is good but make sure it is consistent, use bold text for things you want to stand out, use text margins to line pictures up with words and so on.
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