CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Teaching Using InspireData
Course ID #: 020508

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Lisa Thumann
Audience: Grade 4-12 Teachers, Supervisors, Technology Specialists, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
InspireData™ applies the proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy, inspiring students to discover meaning as they collect and explore data in a dynamic inquiry process. Students learn new ways to work with data to question, explore, solve problems and draw conclusions in science, mathematics and social studies curricula. This program supports data visualization with integrated table and plot views so students move from data collection to data analysis, seeing the meaning of data and strengthening their analytical skills.

Objectives:
  • Receive an overview on how to use InspireData
  • Learn how students will develop deeper content knowledge and stronger critical thinking skills by using InspireData
  • Learn how to integrate InspireData and Inspiration

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Collaborate with your peers on how to integrate InspireData into your computer labs and classrooms
  • Leave with examples of subject-specific lesson plans and curricula-based databases and plot examples

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!