Kidspiration

Since I am teaching a new grade next year I decided to create something that I knew I would use. I created a worksheet comparing the Creek and Cherokee Indians. On the actual worksheet I placed pictures to depict the area I wanted to compare. However, on the outline I had to edit it so it make since to the students. I removed the pictures from the outline because I thought the students could add their own interpretation to the outline. They could draw their own pictures. I enjoyed Kidspirations, but I still didn't feel that for the grade level I teach (2nd) the students with limited computer experience and only going to the computer lab once a week I think they would struggle. For the students that are tech savvy I could incorporate this into their advance differentiation. Personally I felt it took too long to create this worksheet. I do like the graphics that I can use. It makes the learning more visual to the learner. I could use Kidspiration on my LCD projector and the class can participate in the creation of a concept map, making a worksheet or creating a graphic organizer. The science section has a graphic organizer for life cycles and we will study that this year. I would have to edit and make it appropriate to second grade. Creating worksheets is a definite plus. The version I have a school is not an updated version. I will have to play around with the program at school to see what I can accomplish.