Concept Mapping Software

Concept mapping in classrooms can be a powerful learning tool. The purpose of concept mapping is to start with a broad subject and then slowly break it down. It creates a visual layout of relationships and is easily organized. These can be useful for any subject. One way to use concept mapping is to have the class as a whole develop a concept map of material that is going to be covered in a unit. They can also link material that they have already learned to new material. Concept mapping is a good way to integrate technology into the classroom.

Ideas for units that I might use concept mapping in my future classroom would include a unit on the different regions of Indians. The example concept map that I made in class was about Pacific Northwest Indians. I broke that down into specific topics such as shelter, art, food/hunting, roles of men and women. I would also use concept mapping for topics such as the Oregon Trail and dinosaurs.