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Concept Mapping Tools
Author: Stacey Ryon
Introduction:
What is a concept map?
A concept map is a visual representation of the relationships between multiple concepts.
What is a concept mapping tool?
A concept mapping tool is the instrument or tool that is used to create or modify the concept map. Generally, it refers to the particular software that is being utilized.
Why should concept maps be used in the classroom?
For many reasons. Please download the excellent PowerPoint below by Cara Wolford that explains both why and how concept maps are beneficial for teachers and students in the classroom.
Concept Mapping PPT
Popular Services:
Concept mapping has become extremely popular in both the educational and business arenas, and therefore the available resources have become widespread as well. There are some services that seem to hold more value for educators, either for financial reasons or ease of use in the classroom. This is a list of some of the more popular concept mapping tool sites, please feel free to add to it.
http://www.inspiration.com/
http://www.mindomo.com/
http://www.exploratree.org.uk/
http://www.mind-mapping.org/
http://www.graphic.org/
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Additional Resources:
99 Mind Mapping Resources
Brainstorming and Thinking Tools
Timelinr
http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/ConceptMappinghttp://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/ConceptMapping
Introduction:
What is a concept map?
A concept map is a visual representation of the relationships between multiple concepts.
What is a concept mapping tool?
A concept mapping tool is the instrument or tool that is used to create or modify the concept map. Generally, it refers to the particular software that is being utilized.
Why should concept maps be used in the classroom?
For many reasons. Please download the excellent PowerPoint below by Cara Wolford that explains both why and how concept maps are beneficial for teachers and students in the classroom.
Concept Mapping PPT
Popular Services:
Concept mapping has become extremely popular in both the educational and business arenas, and therefore the available resources have become widespread as well. There are some services that seem to hold more value for educators, either for financial reasons or ease of use in the classroom. This is a list of some of the more popular concept mapping tool sites, please feel free to add to it.
http://www.inspiration.com/
http://www.mindomo.com/
http://www.exploratree.org.uk/
http://www.mind-mapping.org/
http://www.graphic.org/
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Additional Resources:
99 Mind Mapping Resources
Brainstorming and Thinking Tools
Timelinr
http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/ConceptMappinghttp://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/ConceptMapping
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