Databases semantic networks expert systems and cognitive simulations for student

modeling multimedia/hypermedia

extend the learner’s cognitive functioning during the learning process, and to engage the learner in operations while constructing knowledge that they would not have been able to accomplish otherwise.

Mindtools enable learners to become critical thinkers.

Jonassen (a constructivist), mindtools =(diagrams, schematics, flow-

charts, virtual reality, and other methods) Using mindtools to represent knowledge,

especially using generic applications to answer higher questions.

Example: let students determine their own pace of inquiry.

he incorporates computer organization, and associated flexibility, in a bottom-up approach to educational thinking.

Athur Chickering and Zelda Gamson, (1991

) 1.students' active participation, 2.high expectation performance, 3.cater to different learning style, 4.providing immediate feedback, 5.develop critical thinking skills, 6.well-planned time manangement, 7.collaboration and cooperative learning

http://www.literacyaccessonline.com/Literacy/StoryBank/Socks/ReadStory/Socks_2.asp

Applying 7 principles of Good Practices here

Graphic Organizers as mind tools. More graphic organizers

Click here for the website as mind tools You are invited to post comments in my

blog.

http://www.fromnowon.org/oct97/picture.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/

accuracy

authority1. Enchanted Learning 2.Jamie McKenzie

This is a collaborative project between the Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia and the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, Springfield, Virginia.

objectivity1. Grapghic Organizers2. Graphical Organizers as Thinking Technology

The LiteracyAccess Online site is being developed to help facilitators (parents, tutors, teachers, and other interested individuals) work with children who are having difficulties becoming good readers.

currency1. 2003-20072.Vol 7|No 2| October|1997

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Coverage of website http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/

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1. Chickering, A. & Gamson, Z. (1991). Principles for Good Practice in Education. Retrieved on July 26, 2007 from http://www.csus.edu/tltr/assessment/7principles.htm

2. Col, J. (2007). Enchanted Learning-Graphic Organizers. Retrieved on July 26, 2007 from http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/

3. Jonasen, D. ( 2000). Computers as Mindtools for Schools- Engaging Critical Thinking. 2nd.ed.New Jersey: Merrill

4. Jonasen, David. Retrieved on July 26, 2007 from http://www.coe.ufl.edu/webtech/GreatIdeas/pages/peoplepage/jonassen.htm

5. Lewallen, G. (1997-2002). Mindtool Resource Page. Retrieved on from http://members.aol.com/mind2ls/mindtool.htm

6. Literacy Access online http://www.literacyaccessonline.com/Home/About.asp

7. McKenzie, J. ( 1997). Graphical organizers as Thinking Technology. Retrieved on July 26, 2007 from http://www.fromnowon.org/oct97/picture.html