Concept MapsBy Kiersten Ellis

What is a concept map?

• A diagram that depicts suggested relationships between concepts.

What is a concept map?

-Each word or phrase is connected to another and linked back to the original idea, word or phrase.-A way to develop logical thinking and study skills, by revealing connections and helping students see how individual ideas form a larger whole.

C-Maps Can Be Used For...

• Note taking and Summarizing

• Organizing and mapping team knowledge

• Collaborative knowledge modeling

• Creating a shared vision and shared understanding within a team.

C-Maps Can Be Used For...

• Providing an initial conceptual frame.

• Communicating complex ideas

• Improving language ability

• Assessing learner understanding of learning objectives, concepts, and the relationship among those concepts.

What is a concept map?

-C-maps tools empower users to construct, navigate, share, and criticize knowledge models.

References:

• http://www.energyeducation.tx.gov/pdf/223_inv.pdf

• wikipedia.org

• http://cmap.ihmc.us/docs/cmaptools-for-ipad-help#1-5

• http://cesoftco.net/8KMOLSentregableOSC.pdf