Concept+Mapping

=Concept Mapping=

A concept map is a way of representing relationships between ideas, images, or words. Concept maps are a way to develop logical thinking and study skills, by revealing connections and helping students see how individual ideas form a larger whole. A concept map can be a map, a system view, of a real (abstract) system system or set of concepts. Concept maps are more free form.

=Uses=
 * to stimulate the generation of ideas
 * note taking and summarizing key concepts
 * new knowledge creation
 * collaborative knowledge
 * communicating complex ideas and arguments
 * improving language ability
 * knowledge elicitaion
 * assessing learner understanding of learning objectives, concepts, and the relationship among those concepts

=Marzano= Learners acquire and store knowledge in two primary ways: linguistic (by reading or hearing lectures), and __nonlinguistic__ (through visual imagery, kinesthetic or whole-body modes, and so forth). The more students use both systems of representing knowledge, the better they are able to think about and recall what they have learned (Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001).

=Software=
 * Kidspiration
 * Inspiration -[| http://www.internet4classrooms.com/inspiration.htm]
 * Pixie

(Promethean Import possible from pdf files. Word and Powerpoint can be printed as pdf.)

=Online Resources= Putting the Pieces Together: [] Nonlinguistic Representions: [] Printable Graphic Organizers: [] Write Design Graphic Organizers: [] Concept Web Generator: [] Science and Math: [] Links Learning (animated): Free Online Programs:[| http://eduwithtechn.wordpress.com/2007/04/14/some-free-concept-mapping-programs/]

Other Nonverbal Activites Digital Book Trailers: [] [] [] Information on trailers