Computer-based Concept Maps:

 

An Interactive Model for Manchester College Education Undergraduates

 

designed by Professor Heather Schilling

 

 

 

Introduction               Exhibit         Step One            Step Two

 

Step Three               Step Four         Assignment             Example           
 

Other Software                Resources         Conference

 

 

This assignment is designed for future teachers (or current classroom teachers) to investigate the research behind computer-generated concept maps as well as the various uses of these concept maps in the classroom.  In the first part of this inquiry, participants will analyze and discuss various uses of concept mapping in general.  Next, they will investigate the effects of computer-generated concept maps such as those generated by software packages like Inspiration.  Finally, for a culminating activity, participants will create their own literacy activity based on a children’s book of their choice that requires their own students to create a computer-generated concept map.

 

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To fully benefit from this inquiry activity, users must complete the following activities in this order:

 

* Read the introduction paying close attention to what the research says about the use of computer-generated concept maps

 

*  Participate in a class discussion about concept mapping in general

 

*   Complete step one

 

    *   Complete step two

 

    *   Complete step three

 

    *  Complete the practice Kidspiration Activity in class

   

    *  Discuss the benefits of computer-generated concept maps

 

    *   Complete the assignment section by the given due date