Friday, February 22, 2008

First Draft - Graphic Organizer - For VSA Arts of Mass. Internship



"Thank You" to Jordan for the Inspiration/Kidspiration program recommendation. Today was my first attempt at creating a computerized graphic organizer AND embedding it in a blog. Wow, I'm gettin' the technology fever... what will be next, an iphone?? (Maybe I should start with a television...)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL DRAFT AND HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY VSA ARTS OF MASS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO COMMUNICATE ANY EDUCATIONAL THEORY OR FRAMEWORK. VIEW AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Can anyone recommend a good graphic organizer program??

I'm working on representing ideas/outcomes/ways that infusing regular lesson plans with art activities can help students with disabilities achieve academic goals. The end product will hopefully be a paper which will draw on UDL principles, and a brochure for teachers/artists/administrators/funders to help get these ideas across.

XMind was suggested, but it's not free so I'm still looking....

I looked at FreeMind, but it isn't exactly what I'm looking for since it seems you can get very detailed with that one, but for my purposes I need it to look simple, yet eye-catching.

I'd appreciate any ideas/suggestions!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Universal Design for Learning Blog - My First Words

Once upon a time...
I thought I would never blog.
Then I met Universal Design for Learning.
Now I'm happily ever after.
The End.