I think concept maps are great to use in a classroom. I think concept maps help students learn visually. Inspiration and kidspiration are great programs to make concept maps or any other diagram teachers may need. For my personal concept map I used kidspiration. I loved using it. Kidspiration is easy to use and there are so many features available to use. There are pictures, fonts, colors, arrows, bubbles, etc. I think this program can help teachers be creative when making study guides. Teachers could even allow students to create their own concept map and this could help students with projects, reading, research, and planning. If students used concept maps they would, in my opinion, feel more confident and knowledgeable on any subject or project.
It would be great if all teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students if for no other reason they will all be on the same page so to speak in their professional careers. Teaching is the bringing out the best in each child by challenging them and inspiring them to help reach their potential. This is more challenging I feel when you have a group of special education children. This is the complete package so to speak, in the fact that in the five areas of the ISTE Standards (NETS) all aspects of teacher/ student involvement with the use of modern technology and resources are covered.
ISTE (NETS) standards help the children to build critical thinking skills, which in the long run connect to make smarter and more productive students for many years to come.
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