Concept Mapping in the Classroom
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_OVERVIEW
Definition of a concept map
The theory underlying concept maps (Novak, et. al.)
Overview (Raubenheimer/Oliver)
Concept map of concept maps
Sample of concept map
Sample of mind map
Why students use concept maps
Advantages/disadvantages of concept maps (Chan)

 HOW-TO
Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3
Spider concept map
Hierarchical concept map
Process concept map
Systems concept map
Pre-teaching: Small group
Pre-teaching: Individual (Zeilik) 
Pre-teaching individual exercises
Concept map quiz (UWF)
Steps in creation (Saskatoon)
Quick overview (White)
Video: A Simple Concept Map

ASSESSMENTS
Teaching goals (Zeilik)
Rubric 1 (Bartels)
Rubric 2 (Novack and Gowan)
Rubric 3 (Mueller)
Rubric 4 (Brooksbank)

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
_TOOLS
Stand-alone tools
    CMap
    XMind
    yEd
    Freemind
    VUE

Online tools
    Creately
    Gliffy
    Lucid Chart (free for K-12 classrooms)
    MindMeister
    Exploratree (Digging up Roots or Knowing Trees)
    bubbl.us
    Google Docs: Drawing

Mobile Apps
    iPad and iOS
        Mindnode
        Idea Sketch
        Popplet
        Maptini
        MindMeister
        Inspiration Maps ($) (Lite)
    Android
        Thinking Space
        Mind Map Memo
       
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Contact Kathy Schrock with ideas and tips!

Resources
Concept mapping as a tool for curriculum design (McDaniel, et.al.)

Link to Schrock Webinar recording (October 2011)

Classroom Assessment Techniques: Concept Maps Support Page
Dr. Karen Stout, Western Washington University
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