These graphic organizers were created to help teachers understand the usefulness of applications in the learning process

1. Mindtools and Education
Training by Collette Knight
I Learned… Definition I Learned…
Students are the interpreters! Mindtools describe computer apps that Technology should be used for
students actively use to create, students to learn from and students
demonstrate, and critically think about are actively engaged.
what they learn.
There are a wide variety of computer applications that can be used by students to actively
engage in the learning process. Familiar software takes on a different meaning in regards
Prior Knowledge to mindtools. Many students benefit from mindtools, where they are able to problem solve, Prior Knowledge
Computers help communicate and assess their own learning. Even social networking can help students Computers help
visual & kinesthetic formulate ideas and respond to each other in constructive ways. By providing different students with higher
learners. means for students to modify, create, and share what they are learning about, students also order thinking.
receive support and scaffolding from the software, peers, and the instructor.
My Conclusions
I Learned… I learned… I Learned…
Student can assess own learning. Spreadsheets are great for answering Entire worlds can be created where
Students can modify throughout “What If” type questions. Students can students can use simulation to
the process. see how the math works. actually see the particular concept!

2. The ability to modify our
Students learn and retain learning based on what we
more if they are the see within the application
teachers. Computer helps us critically think
applications are a tool about what we are
Higher Order learning.
students can use to not just
show what they know, but Thinking Skills
also to reflect, and modify .
their own learning process.
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3. Guiding Collaborative
Traditional
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Textbook Methods Lecture
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Graph Visualization
Mindtools
Database Internet
Concept
Mapping