Concept Mapping is a proceedure that is used in the classroom to help individuals or groups describe ideas in topic or pictoral form. There are several different forms of concept mapping such as mental mapping, mind mapping, or concept webbing. The use of concept mapping in the classroom can be used in all subjects and in a variety of forms. I think that using concept mapping or graphic organizers is a great way of involving the class as a whole in the learning process. A creative way of using concept mapping is on the Smartboard. Students can be put into groups and create their own concept map and then the class can share ideas when finished. Two web tools for concept mapping is "Inspiration" and "Bubbl.us." Bubbl.us is a free website that is accessable without signing up. If the user wants to save their concept map signing up to Bubbl.us is required (but it is free!). Concept Mapping is also a way that students can tap into thier creative side. Concept mapping may cause problems for students that do not learn best this way and can be confusing for some students. In my opinion Concept mapping is a great way of introducing technology into the classroom while acheiving learning goals. I think it will create more independant thinking students and also allow students to be more creative during the learning process.
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