Graphic organizers
Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts or ideas. They are known to help
- relieve learner boredom
- enhance recall
- provide motivation
- create interest
- clarify information
- assist in organizing thoughts
- promote understanding
They take many forms:
- Relational Organizers
- Cateogory/Classfication Organizers
- Sequence Organizers
- Compare Contrast Organizers
- Concept Development Organizers
- story web
- word web
- circle chart
Resources: Inspiration Software(
http://www.inspiration.com ) is a "visual thinking tool" that can be used to create graphic organizers such as concept maps, word webs, and story webs.