Thursday's Teaching Word: Graphic Organizers

Have you ever had that moment when someone provides TOO much detail about a topic and you think, “Hmmm… what do I do with all this information?” Processing an abundant amount of information can be a challenge. Imagine how students have to do this every day? That is why many teachers incorporate Graphic Organizers in the lessons. Graphic Organizers provide the learner an opportunity to understand the material. The following video explains how the brain is able to process information.

Here is an example of how concept maps are applied in instructon.


For more websites on Graphic Organizers check out these sites:
· http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/
· http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.js

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/torganiz.htm
· http://www.writedesignonline.com/organizers/
· http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html
· http://www.sde.com/Downloads/TeacherResources/di/word_map.pdf
Enjoy… Happy Organizing!