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Education Classroom Library
 E-Writing: The Transformation of Concept Maps into Lively Multimedia Documents
By Drs. Jane & Michael Madden
Francis Marion University
May 2002
Now is an exciting time to be in education, for there is a convergence
between possibilities suggested by theories and the tools needed to realize
those possibilities in practice. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences provides
teachers with ways to recognize and acknowledge diverse student talents,
while the Habits of Mind focus attention on what it takes to live and work
intelligently, to be excited about the possibilities offered by new
challenges and opportunities, and to contribute effectively in real-world
environments. Conventional presentation tools designed for business were not
well suited to empower a broad range of learners to represent and refine
their understandings, to show what they know, and in the process, become
more effective communicators. In making powerful communication tools easy to
use, eZediaMX is an excellent example of how authoring software can become a
means of supporting and enhancing learning. Using eZediaMX in conjunction
with complementary tools, such as Inspiration, and good teaching strategies,
as suggested in the Structured Writing approach, for example, builds a
strong foundation for students. In combination with frameworks like Multiple
Intelligences and Habits of Mind, it provides a point of convergence for
opportunities to transform learning environments.
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E-Writing Document
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2.4 MB
E-Writing Appendix
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5.9 MB
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Structured Writing
Using Inspiration Software to Teach Paragraph Development
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Education Program 
Classroom 
Enhancing Learning in Science with eZedia and PASCO