Concept+Map+Contributions

The process of creating the concept map stemmed from the work we had already completed on this Wikispace. By organizing a general outline of where we wanted to go beforehand, making a more detailed and inclusive "all-in-one" concept map was not difficult. To create the outline, the whole group contributed ideas on the discussion and we had an ongoing outline generating. In class, we just transferred the ideas.
 * The Art of Creating a Concept Map**

Lindy and Evan typed up the pages on the Wikispace and submitted the links to the Blackboard posts, while Winston created the concept map using Inspiration. He used a variety of images that we each found on the internet and Photoshopped to fit our project needs. Later in the semester, when we updated our project, each member contributed to the Wikispace by adding input and contributions, as well as their own personal projects that would meet the needs of the assignments within our concept map. Please check the before and after of the concept map to see how our project theme and ideas have changed throughout the semester.

In regards to contributions, each member has a good balance of work within the concept map.

Please keep in mind that this is an ongoing project and it is still a work in progress. There is a mix between all three of us working together on a single project, and individual efforts. The Prezi and iMovie were joint efforts between all three members. When creating these, Evan provided the outline and guidance in terms of retrieving information. Allotment of work and responsibilities where then divided out. Once completed, Winston put the pieces together, which completed these projects.

Our Google Map section was completed by Evan as an individual assignment. Though initially not intended to be directly related to the concept map. It was ultimately decided that it fit very well with what the group was trying to achieve. This was a presentation that could help students understand the journey an illegal immigrant makes from Mexico to the U.S..

Because Lindy's focus is in Spanish, she was integral in crafting the pieces of our concept maps that required speaking Spanish. Lindy created the discussion board, along with the podcast that describes an immigrants life in America. Her skills were invaluable in creating these.

In regards to our section that provides direct information for teachers, we used Evan's podcast that explains how immigration can be integrated into the curriculum. Because our angle is to treat the project as a thematic unit, Evan's podcast fit the piece of this puzzle. We also used Evan's screencast which shows how someone can use Jing to present an assignment to students.

This is where the project stands as of now. There are still several things to be made, but we feel that the project has gone very well thus far. It should be briefly discussed how we got to this point.

In regards to the Prezi, we decided upon this idea from the start. It was part of our first concept map, and we believe its quality allows it to remain on the new concept map. The Prezi did a great job at presenting multiple sides of the immigration debate.

The Imovie was slightly changed from the first to second concept map. Though we initially had the idea of students creating their own video, we eventually came upon the conclusion that we would make a video similar to the Prezi. Instead of the modern immigration debate, the imovie covered the multiple waves of immigration over history. The change in on the second concept map also says that students would comment over the video. We feel this could easily be incorporated into Lindy's Spanish discussion board.

The Podcast was a very similar situation to the Prezi. Evan created the Podcast, and it blended very easily into the idea we had on our concept map. This meant to no changes were necessary from concept map A to concept map B. The podcast has the exact same description, and is located in the same point on the map.

The Google Earth project is the also similar to the Prezi. It did not need any movement from concept map A to concept map B. The project it is hyperlinked to is able to show students where immigration occurs, while also adding a nice personal touch of the struggles an illegal immigrant may face.

When initially creating our concept map, we did not quite know where to place a screencast created through Jing. Our original concept map had a section where a concept map would be used on how to teach immigration. Though not a bad idea, we felt that a screencast would be more fitting. Instead of how to teach immigration (which is more related to our Podcast), we decided to use Evan's screencast which explains an assignment students would do during their immigration unit. We felt this was a great way to incorporate a screencast, while also adding a nice touch to the project itself.

Here is the new version of the concept map with annotated changes. To have access to a concept map with all the project links embedded, feel free to click on either one of the images below.



This is what the concept map looked like in terms of layout before hand.