Re: On line MW Lesson

[Dan Stone <dlstone@xxxx>]

> Wendy,
>
> Looking back at what I wrote I can see where it could be misunderstood.
> To me a program is any group of code that starts and stops and performs
> some action. A procedure is a piece of code that is callable from
> another piece of code. Actually that is more correctly called a
> subroutine or function. So actually the MW plugin allows us to write
> programs or procedures but we can't truly write functions.
> Ah jargon isn't it wonderful!
>
> You're ideas of using newtext and all could work it would be a bit
> kludgey and not true function calling but it might work. Also don't
> forget turtle variables, don't know if they can be created on the fly in
> the plugin, anyone know?
>
> By the way where'd everyone go? There was a flush of messages when the
> group first started then I posted and then nothing, did I scare everyone
> away :-)
>
> One other thing just slightly related to the cybercourse. I ran across
> some software by a company called 'MindJet' the URL is
> <http://www.mindmanager.com/>http://www.mindmanager.com/ The 
> software allows what they call mindmaps
> (flowcharts and concept maps really) to be created very easily. They
> have three versions two high end products, around $180.00 US or so and
> an educational version for around $30.00, You can download trial
> versions of the highness programs. I did last night and I sat there
> playing with it for a long time. Even the kids got into it. It's
> worthwhile checking out in my opinion. Usual disclaimer: I have no
> financial stake in the company.
>
> regards
> --
> Frank Caggiano "The best education for the best
> caggiano@xxxx is the best education for all."
> <http://www.crystal-objects.com/>http://www.crystal-objects.com/ 
> Robert M. Hutchins

Frank and Wendy,

Another source for flowchart/concept mapping is Inspiration.
They have a version for older kids/adults and have just brought out 
another version for the younger set (Kidspiration).

This is the blurb from a search on Google for the program:


Inspiration: visual thinking and learning software
... Kidspiration Launches! Inspiration Software Introduces Kidspiration
TM , Visual Learning Software for Grades K-3. ...
Description: [Win-Mac] A tool to develop ideas and organize thinking. 
Integrates dynamic diagramming and outlining...
Category: Computers > Software > Educational
www.inspiration.com/ - 7k - Cached - Similar pages

They have demos and while I am aware of their product, I am in no way 
associated with them.

enjoy,

dan
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