Breaking Down the Writing Process for Nonlinear Thinkers

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator

K-12 administration
occupational therapist

special educator
speech language pathologist

university professor / personnel

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 3

Description:

The expected writing process can feel restrictive. We are taught to plan and compose our writing in a linear path – introduction, body, and conclusion. For nonlinear thinkers, this sequence may be limiting, as their ideas don’t always flow in straight lines. Visual thinking techniques provide a method for nonlinear thinkers to express their ideas in a way that makes sense to them. Created digitally, nonlinear thinking can be easily converted into a coherent and organized writing structure. In this presentation we will show how Inspiration 11 provides a natural way for nonlinear thinkers to write successfully, harnessing their creativity.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Summarize why nonlinear thinkers may struggle with the expected writing process that is commonly taught.

• Identify one or more benefits of combining visual thinking techniques such as mind mapping, with writing strategies such as outlining, to help nonlinear thinkers to write successfully.

• Describe how Inspiration 11 can be used to support a learner at each stage of the writing process.

Disclosures:

As CEO and co-founder, Reeza Awoodun is an employee and major shareholder of TechEdology, the publisher of Inspiration