Concept mapping software is a web 2.0 graphical tool used for organizing and representing knowledge. Ansubel (1968) makes the link with concept learning and meaningful learning. Concept maps demonstrate ideas or concepts which are represented by boxes or circles and connecting or linking lines which show the relationships between two concepts. Sometimes words are written on the linking lines specifying the relationships between the two concepts and so clarifies the ideas.
Using concept mapping software offers free software with exciting possibilities to both teachers and students. Using this tool affords easy collaboration between users with possibilities to create and edit. It can also be linked to multimedia. Using this tool in the lab was exciting, I especially liked how images could be added to concept maps. I can see this tool being used effectively by teachers in the classroom. it can be used to brainstorm ideas and so assess prior knowledge. It can also be used to interpret information in textbooks; it can be used for group work , projects, research and group or oral presentations.
I will definitely be using this web 2.0 tool in the classroom.
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