Free Technology for Teachers Gallery Introduction At Except, we use VUE almost every day; because of its simplicity, we have found it to be the most useful tool available for quickly making system maps and causal loop diagrams. Click for full image Using VUE The two maps shown here are an example of how we use the program. Creating Extensive Charts To make this graphic, we used VUE's standard features: nodes, links, and layers. Additional Applications of VUE We sometimes export VUE maps as PDFs and modify their colors and aesthetics in a vector editing software. All of our work is Creative Commons BY-SA-NC licensed, so as long as you credit Except, you are free to reuse it. Except is a team of researchers, consultants and designers who focus on topics relating to sustainability and the world around us.
Tinderbox and Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) Posted by Andreas SprotteSep 26, 2010 at 05:51 PM Looking for a Windows Alternative to Tinderbox, I just found the Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) which is multi-platform, and free. Has anyone tried it? Are the programs comparable? (URL for VUE: ) Posted by HughSep 26, 2010 at 08:09 PM I own a Tinderbox licence, but have only become aware of VUE in recent weeks and have just had another look at its website. I would say that both applications are similar to the extent that both deal with notes and the visual representation of those notes and the links between them, but that appears to be as far as it goes. But on the basis of a quick skim of VUE, I’d say Tbx is much the more sophisticated, versatile and useful product. (Of course, Eastgate have said that they’re working on a Windows edition, but they’ve said that for quite some time.) Posted by Andreas SprotteSep 27, 2010 at 04:37 PM Did you take a look at the video tutorials, e.g. Andreas Back to topic list
List of concept- and mind-mapping software From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Concept mapping and mind mapping software is used to create diagrams of relationships between concepts, ideas, or other pieces of information. It has been suggested that the mind mapping technique can improve learning and study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note-taking.[1] Many software packages and websites allow creating or otherwise supporting mind maps. File format[edit] Using a standard file format allows interchange of files between various programs. Free and open-source[edit] The following tools comply with the Free Software Foundation's (FSF) definition of free software. Freeware[edit] The following is a list of notable concept mapping and mind mapping applications which are freeware and available at no cost. Proprietary software[edit] The table below lists pieces of proprietary commercial software that allow creating mind and concept maps. See also[edit] References[edit]
The Teacher List » www.theteacherlist.ca untitled How to Be Kind: 13 Steps Edit Article Edited by TammyCat, Martyn P, Snacks tasty, Jack Herrick and 62 others Being kind is a way of living that keeps giving long after the kind thoughts, words, and actions have taken place. Kindness is a force without force, and it goes well beyond manners to the very heart of how people respect and treat one another. Ad Steps 1Understand what kindness is and is not. 13Transform your life. Video Tips When someone drops something, pick it up for them. Warnings 10 Best Free Educational Games: Online Learning That's Fun and Interactive Part 1 of Online Learning Games for Families These educational games are some of the best learning experiences that can be found on the Internet, but who knew they could also be so much fun! A recent study showed that of our 53 million K–12 students, 51 million of them (or 93%) play video games.1 Wouldn't it be better if a higher percentage of these games were educational? Online Learning Games for Families This series of articles rounds up some of the best online games that will educate everyone in your family.
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Benefits of SEL There is a growing awareness in the U.S. among educators and policymakers about the importance of social and emotional development for successful student performance in preschool and elementary school. The five sets of SEL competencies are important from very early in life but are especially relevant as children begin to spend time with adults outside the home and to socialize with peers. Social and emotional skills play a role in determining how well-equipped children will be to meet the demands of the classroom. Research shows that SEL can have a positive impact on school climate and promote a host of academic, social, and emotional benefits for students.
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