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Staff Development
Mindomo

Cynthia Smith
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Title of Lesson Use Your Grade Level 6th to 8th grade

Mindomo teachers
Curriculum Staff Development Time Frame 1 session – 30
Area minutes
Stage 1-Desired Results
AASL

2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful

2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize
information.

3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display
knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

ISTE NETS for Teachers

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an

innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current

a.
knowledge to new technologies and situations.
b collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using
. digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students,
c.
parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

Understandings: Essential Questions:

Teachers will understand that….
Mindomo is a 21st century tool that will
allow students and teachers to work
collaboratively, organize thoughts and
goals, and present material.
• How can technology enhance my
teaching?
• What is a 21st century tool that
can help my students organize
their thoughts?
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Related misconceptions: • Is technology worth the extra

Mindomo is a complicated and time effort?
consuming tool to use. • What are the benefits to using
technology in the classroom?

Teachers will know…. Teachers will be able to….

the uses of Mindomo Explain the possible uses of Mindomo
the benefits of Mindomo in the Open a Mindomo account
classroom Use Mindomo to make a mind map
how to make and use a mind map

Stage 3 – Learning Plan

Where To?
Where are the students headed? Why?
W What is expected?
The Media Specialist will explain to the teachers that they can use Mindomo to
organize their own lessons and students can use Mindomo to organize their
thoughts and research. She will also explain that Mindomo can be used to teachers
to differentiate their students learning.

Teachers will be able to set up a Mindomo account and create their own mind map.
They will also discuss in groups ways that they can use Mindomo for their
instruction and their students.

How will the students be hooked and held in this unit

H
Teachers will view Mindomo created by Media Specialist showing benefits of
using Mindomo in the classroom and for organization

What activities, instruction, and guidance will be provided

E to enable and equip students to explore and experience the
important ideas in this unit?
Teachers will instructed on setting up Mindomo account and then set up their own
Teachers will be instructed on how to create a Mindomo map and then will create
their own
Teachers will discuss possible uses of Mindomo as a group
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What activities, products and performances will be

R designed to provide students with the opportunity to reflect,
rethink, and revise?
Assessments: Teachers will set up Mindomo acct. and create their own Mindomo
mind map
Evaluations: Survey at end of session based on training
Reflections: Time at end of session to discuss questions and uses of Mindomo.
Teachers will be able to discuss any thoughts on using Mindomo in the classroom.

What self-assessments and self-evaluations will students

E participate in to allow for reflection and transfer of
learning?
Survey at end of session based on training
Discussion with other teachers about Mindomo and uses of it in the classroom

T How will instruction and activities be tailored to provide

for the various learning needs, styles, knowledge and
interests of students?
Teachers will create Mindomo mind map with individual preferences and possible
use in the classroom

O How will the instruction be organized?

Teachers will receive an email a week before session asking “Do you and your
students have a hard time organizing your/their thoughts?”

1. Teachers will view Mindomo created by Media Specialist showing benefits

and uses of Mindomo in the classroom.
2. Media Specialist will detail benefits for students and teachers by using 21st
century tools for instruction.
3. Media Specialist will show how to create Mindomo account.
4. Media Specialist will show how to create a Mindomo mind map.
5. Teachers will work at computers to create their own Mindomo account and
Mindomo map.
6. Teachers will discuss as a group possible uses of Mindomo in their own
classes. Teachers will have time to ask questions.
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