Creating Flowcharts using Flowol

Creating Flowcharts using Flowol

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a flowchart using Flowol.

This slide is to be shown at the beginning of the lesson to let students know what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about flowcharts?

What is a Flowchart?

A flowchart is a diagram that shows a process or system, using symbols to depict the steps and flow of information.

This slide is to provide a basic understanding of what a flowchart is.

Flowchart Symbols

There are many symbols used in flowcharts, such as: start/end, process, decision, input/output, and connector.

This slide is to familiarize students with the different symbols used in flowcharts.

Flowol Interface

Flowol is a software used to create flowcharts. Its interface includes a Toolbox with flowchart symbols, a Workspace where you can drag and drop symbols and connectors to create your flowchart, and a Menu Bar with various options.

This slide is to show students what the Flowol interface looks like and where to find the different tools.

Creating a Flowchart

To create a flowchart in Flowol, drag and drop symbols and connectors from the Toolbox to the Workspace. Connect the symbols using connectors to show the flow of information.

This slide is to provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a flowchart using Flowol.

Adding Properties

You can add properties to symbols in Flowol, such as their names and values, to make your flowchart more detailed.

This slide is to show students how they can add properties to their symbols to make their flowchart more detailed.

Testing and Debugging

You can test your flowchart in Flowol to make sure it works as intended. If there are errors, you can use the Debugging feature to find and fix them.

This slide is to show students how they can test their flowchart and use debugging to fix any errors.

Saving and Exporting

Once you have created your flowchart, you can save it in Flowol format or export it as an image or PDF.

This slide is to show students how they can save and export their flowchart.

Practice Exercise

Create a flowchart that shows the steps to make a sandwich.

This slide is to provide a practice exercise for students to create their own flowchart.

Conclusion

Flowcharts are a useful way to depict processes and systems. Flowol is a software that makes it easy to create flowcharts.

This slide is to summarize what students have learned in the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.