Graphic Organizer

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I have to admit I am pretty familiar with graphic organizers.  When taking Dr. Boyce's courses throughout my college experience she taught us many things about them, needless to say she is a big fan of graphic organizers!  Obviously it benefited us to know them well because we have used them in many different subjects.  As well as using them throughout our career field in order to benefit our students.  Graphic organizers are an excellent learning tool for students.  They can do many things ranging from organizing students thoughts, literary concepts, and group assignments.  There is a range of opportunities to explore using graphic organizers. 

Unfortunately I had to miss this particular day in IT class due to a University event in Atlanta.  I was concerned about missing the instructions on how to develop a graphic organizer using the Inspiration program.  When beginning to work on my graphic organizer I started to struggle using the software, and my grade was affected.  Overall it was neat to use the Inspiration software and attempt to become familiar with it.  I was thankful Dr. Hartzell was lenient and let us revise them.  I believe this follows many of the Common Core standards.  It particularly covers the integration of knowledge and ideas using the graphic organizer.  Another important standard it covers is the production and distribution of writing.  These are both important standards to implement when teaching literacy instruction.  It is important that students become familiar with technology software and the Inspiration software does just that.  It is neat to work with something other than pen and paper.
To view my graphic organizer please click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7C9j8ctiOfwa1FnbktRVHRrTDA