Concept mapping tools
Concept mapping tools
Concept mapping tools are applications which allow teachers and students to represent subject content graphically.
Concept map
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They also allow users to organize information is multiple ways spatially and hierarchically.
Concept maps are made up of concepts which are represented by circles, squares. Lines and arrows join the circles or squares together; these lines represent relationships between concepts, arrows represent the direction of the relationships.
Concept mapping tools that are more sophisticated also include words on the lines linking concepts. Lines linking concepts indicate the existence of relationships between concepts, arrows show the direction of the relationship and words on the joining lines specify the exact nature of the relationship between concepts.
Several educators have developed in-depth discussions of concept maps. Here are links to their websites where you can find a very detailed discussion of concept maps in education
List of free concept mapping tools
Here is a list of links to free concept mapping software you can access online or download if you wish.
Additional list of 18 free concept mapping tools for teachers and students
Lesson plans using concept mapping tools
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