Concept Map
by Melissa Barbieri

1. In the Classroom
1.1. Brainstorm
1.1.1. A great tool to help you brainstorm ideas with your students.
1.2. Visualize
1.2.1. Since this is a visual tool, students get to help make decisions and can see those decisions come to life.
1.3. Reflection
1.3.1. Students can build and reflect on ideas. They can help each other and share knowledge through concept maps. They can better organize their thoughts on an idea.
2. Why Digital Concept Maps
2.1. Paper concept maps are a thing of the past. By presenting material digitally and through technology you are helping students visualize and organize their ideas better.
2.1.1. Easy to edit and constantly build on.
2.1.2. Endless branching opportunities to encourage growth and development on ideas.
2.1.3. You can add more than just text to digital concept maps, this aids with more learning opportunities.
2.1.4. Engages students and allows them to collaborate together in groups or as a class.