ETP - Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools

Rationale

Students need to effectively organize their knowledge to be successful learners. It’s not enough to learn the information. Students must be able to connect and understand the meaning of the facts, concepts, and skills. Concept maps and other visual tools can provide the opportunity for students to make those crucial connections, thus deepening their understanding (Ambrose, Bridges, DiPietro, Lovett, & Norman, 2010; Angelo & Cross, 1993; Nilson, 2010; Novak & Cañas, 2008).

Practices

Integrate visual tools in class sessions or online presentations
Use concept maps to explain course and unit organization
Develop course overview concept maps to help students understand the organization or requirements of your course
Have students answer questions with visual tools (timelines, flowcharts, coordinate axes, visual metaphors)
Have students generate concept maps
Use concept mapping to prepare for exams
Deepen learning online through multimedia timeline activities

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ETP - Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools

Rationale

Practices

Integrate visual tools in class sessions or online presentations

Use concept maps to explain course and unit organization

Develop course overview concept maps to help students understand the organization or requirements of your course

Have students answer questions with visual tools (timelines, flowcharts, coordinate axes, visual metaphors)

Have students generate concept maps

Use concept mapping to prepare for exams

Deepen learning online through multimedia timeline activities