Teresa Coffman's List: concept maps

• several benefits of using concept maps
• specific functions
• • Analyze
   
  •   Brainstorm
   
  •   Compare and contrast
   
  •   Evaluate
   
  •   Hypothesize
   
  •   Interact
   
  •   Sequence
   
  •   Visualize

1 more annotation...

• Specific thinking and learning strategies, like visual thinking, can help students in their growth toward 21st century readiness
• identify connections, infer relationships, and evaluate events and information
• organize, connect, and analyze ideas and information while refining students’ thinking
• components of a problem laid out visually
• communicate and assess understanding and knowledge, especially for students that struggle with writing skills
• knowledge and co-learning

4 more annotations...

• structured diagrams that help students stay focused in their note-taking