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Concept Mapping/Graphic Organizers

Concept Mapping/Graphic Organizers | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Reading Rockets shares that "A concept map is a visual organizer that can enrich students' understanding of a new concept. Using a graphic organizer, students think about the concept in several ways. Most concept map organizers engage students in answering questions such as, "What is it? What is it like? What are some examples?" Concept maps deepen understanding and comprehension." Cast reports: "There is solid evidence for the effectiveness of graphic organizers in facilitating learning." A summary of this finding is that, "When looking across 23 different studies they found a consistent effect on comprehension."


Beth Dichter's insight:

Graphic organizers often help students understand new concepts, and they may help students find misunderstanding or areas of weakness (and strength). This post provides:

* 7 ideas on how to use graphic organizers/concept maps in the classroom

* 5 examples of use in the classroom

* The benefits of graphic organizers

* Concept maps and assistive technology

* Multiple intelligences/learning styles supported

* Sources that provide graphic organizers including a list of online, downloadable, iDevices, Chrome extensions and printables

* A list of websites with additional information

Many great resources are available in this post.

Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, August 20, 2014 11:41 AM

Some great links in this article to a plethora of resources. 

Sample Student's curator insight, August 20, 2014 8:15 PM

Of great use when making decisions about supporting higher order thinking in assisted learning.

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Literary Elements Map - ReadWriteThink

Literary Elements Map - ReadWriteThink | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Students can map out the key literary elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution as prewriting for their own fiction or as analysis of a text by another author in this secondary-level interactive.
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10 Ways to Use Lucidchart Online Graphic Organizers in the Classroom

10 Ways to Use Lucidchart Online Graphic Organizers in the Classroom | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Lucidchart is the best free learning tool you’ve never heard of.  It’s an online diagramming tool that’s easy to use and supported by a for-profit company, so you don’t have to worry about us disappearing once you’ve built your lesson plans around us.

Not sure how to use a diagramming program in your classroom?  Here are 10 ideas from teachers and professors who are already using Lucidchart."

Beth Dichter's insight:

A great introduction to Lucidchart, a robust online graphic organizer that is free for educators (and their students) and allows students to collaborate on projects. A few of the ideas suggested in the post are below:

* Use Lucidchart as an alternative to Think, Pair, Share

* Brainstorm with  mindmaps (and have students collaborate, having each choose a different color if you want to follow them individually)

* Real time feedback on assignments

Remember, this is a free tool and the post provides great directions on how to set up your account and request it be upgraded to educational!

Carol Thomson's curator insight, January 27, 2013 2:59 PM

i hope i can get this working in my classroom and then using it -- sometimes things are blocked!

David Peal's curator insight, December 26, 2013 11:21 AM

Outstanding tool for making graphic organizers and concept maps, worth the $3 a month.