After using the lucid chart and dabbleboard programs, I thought that I would definitely use one of these programs in my robotics class. As part of that class I teach a few different programs and usually it is better to start the program by sketching out an idea of what you plan to do by creating a flow chart. In the past I have passed out paper for the students to create a flow chart, but sometimes, I get some interesting things especially when they change their program and decided to be lazy and scribble out things or barely erase or change the lines to run off the page and onto another, it becomes more confusing. Last year we tried to use an autodesk program to create flow charts, but many of the students didn't have access to the program at home because this program was something that was part of a package the school had. So, searching for interesting web 2.0 programs, I ran across another flowchart type of program called gliffy. I feel it is very much like the other programs but I seem to prefer this one over the other two that were introduced in the previous class. This one allows you to create connector lines with different angles and also adds a gradient to the fill box, I feel it allows you to do more. Like the others this program, this one also allows you with the ability to share document to others. This would work out great so that the students can share with me instead of having to print it out and hand it in or email it to me. This way they can add me and I can view it at any time. Here the students can create a flow chart using the program and I dont have to worry about not being able to read or understand where some of their lines are going or what kind of shape they are trying to create. http://www.gliffy.com
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