[Year 12 IT Apps] Re:OT markbook comment database quick guide
Robert Hind
robert at yinnar.com
Thu Jun 7 08:10:42 EST 2007
Chapter 7 of the Teacher's Guide for MarkBook is quite good. The newest
version is available on the MarkBook web site as a pdf file. You do of
course need to login as a MarkBook school using the username and password
supplied by MarkBook - if you haven't got yours then ring the MarkBook help
line on 1300 65 62 63. Once logged in select DOWNLOADS > MARKBOOK VERSION
2.93 and the links to the various manuals are at the bottom of the page
Robert Hind (Semi-retired)
Ex Traralgon and Ashwood
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From: "Lappin, Jason M" <lappin.jason.m at edumail.vic.gov.au>
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Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Year 12 IT Apps] Unit 4 Outcome 1 Task 3
Hi list. Sorry for the off topic post.
I was wondering if there were any markbook comment database gurus out there
who might have a quick guide that I can give to my staff. It can be very
basic as some of them have no idea how to set up a database.
Once again, sorry for the off topic post.
Cheers
Jason Lappin
A&R coordinator
Rutherglen High School.
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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Charmaine Taylor
Sent: Tue 5/06/2007 10:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 IT Apps] Unit 4 Outcome 1 Task 3
Hi All,
There are heaps of tools that are relevant and useful and we have been using
many of them for years. MS Word is particularly helpful.
Visualising thinking (VT) is NOT just thinking in pictures. It is putting
your thoughts on paper or screen - it is an attempt to make your thoughts
available to others but mainly to yourself. The research has shown that by
putting thoughts on paper/screen people can think more effectively. Using a
computer can be more effective than using paper because:
a. you can use color ( yes, I know you could use colored pencils but my
students never have the colors they want!)
b. it is easy to erase and replace text/images (you can also redline an
object to remove it and make space to insert a replacement object, leaving
the first one there too, in case you want to revert to the earlier thought
or as a record of your thought process)
c. it is easy to move objects around and try them out in new places eg if
designing a network
d. it is easy to insert images (rather than drawing them if you're a lousy
drawer)
Examples:
Analysing a problem - DFD, IPO chart, mind map/concept map, PMI, Given a
scenario - highlight important factors about the system or problems in a
different color
Designing a solution - storyboard, layout diagram, flow chart. network
diagram.
Developing a solution - we visualise our thinking all the time in IT eg
spreadsheets (What ifs... are excellent examples of visualising thinking),
using the computer to create your solutions, making a web page (create a
draft. If you don't like it, save it then create another one. Compare the
two. Think about why you chose one over the other), databases (create a
query; test; view the result; edit it; view the result)
Testing - The trial and error method is a good example of VT. Run the
solution - display or print the product (information). View it: alignment
not right? change it and run the solution again. Compare the two outputs.
Which is better? Make a decision.
If you want confirmation of what I've written check out the work of Prof.
David Jonassen who has been working in this area for years.
BTW. I never use Inspiration. I find it too slow because my students spend
too much time looking for nice images rather than thinking. My students can
create concept maps more quickly using Powerpoint or MS Paint.
Have fun,
Charmaine Taylor
Sunbury Downs College
WEIR Andrew wrote:
Two that I am thinking of.
Dia (open source) this allows all different types of graphical tools
from flowcharts to mind maps. I already have this installed in our
network image.
And
Free Mind
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[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, 5 June 2007 8:14 AM
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 IT Apps] Unit 4 Outcome 1 Task 3
I've only come up with Inspiration too.
Lesley Humphries wrote:
While my girls are quietly working away on their Outcome 2 task, I've
been trying to plan next semester. Has anyone thought about what
software they will use for Task 3 -
"...software tools to create an effective visual representation of all
the thinking strategies used to analyse the information problem, to
design, develop and test the solution, and to design, develop and test
the user documentation. Comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness
of these strategies is based on sound, appropriate criteria and is
demonstrated in comprehensive annotations or modifications to the
visual representation."
All I can think of is Inspiration - would that be suitable? Other
ideas?
Thanks, Lesley
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