Week2 Concept Mapping

Read, Search, Post and Discuss


Concept Mapping


Please choose 2 readings, in addition to the one required** reading, from the list to discuss in the discussion forum.


Although there are differences between concept mapping, mind-mapping and graphic organizers, they are all visual ways to represent and organize information.  Can this appeal to the visual learner? What benefits may students with other learning styles acquire from using a visual mapping system? What did you learn about concept mapping and its applications?  Can you foresee a use for concept mapping, mind maps or graphic organizers in the classroom?  Look at some of the open source/freeware/online tools for concept mapping.  Respond to at least 2 posts.


Search the Internet for good examples of the use of concept maps in the classroom. Post the url and discuss your choice.


**GMOTT-Good Models of Teaching Technology

The Concept mapping Classroom

Concept Maps and Knowledge Management

Concept mapping in the Banking Industry

Concept Mapping- What is it?

Graphic Organizers

Inspiration- practice module

Inspiration- product website

Mind Map Resources

Gliffy

Wikipedia- List of Open Source/Free Concept mapping software/websites

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