Journal #8

Atomic Learning and Inspired Data

Before using Inspired Data, I went to the Atomic Learning web site to learn how to use it. I watched a few videos that helped navigate through the program. I then downloaded Inspired Data and started to play around with it. I tried to stick to data topics under Science because that is what I want to teach. I tried many different topics and made about 20 different graphs. The functions are really easy to use and the program is pretty self explanatory. As I was testing different functions I would refer to the videos on Atomic Learning if I needed any help. I was impressed with the software, Inspired Data, it would be a great tool in the classroom for kids to learn to plot and organize data. It gives a variety of charts filled with different data that they can use under the topics of math, science, social studies and more. It also is a great tool to organize their own data they collect. It also allows the students to be creative in the way they organize and plot their data. They have the option to change colors, fonts, making slide shows and also choosing from a variety of different charts and graphs. Inspired Data would be a great technological tool to incorporate into the classroom and curriculum.