Semantic Networks Concept Maps

1
(No Transcript)
2
What are they??

• Spatial representations of concepts and
  interrelationships that are intended to represent
  knowledge structures that humans store in their
  minds.

3
Made of

• Nodes represent concepts or ideas
• Links connections of nodes representing
  relationships.

4
Effective for learning
5
(No Transcript)
6
Reasons for

• Structure is inherent in all knowledge
• Organization is essential to recall.
• Constructing structural knowledge w/declarative
  knowledge is natural.
• People naturally learn underlying organizations
  of ideas.
• Structural knowledge is invaluable to
  problem-solving.
• Expert differs from novices.

7
Benefits of Visual Learning

• Increased creativity
• Increased retention
• Increased and deepened understanding of concepts.
• Clarifies thinking
• Organizes knowledge

8
Benefits of Computerized Graphic Organizers

• Easy to read
• Less messy
• Focus on ideas
• Easy to organize, update, change
• Creates outlines for the writing process

9
Uses

• Study guides
• Reflection and integration tool
• Planning tool
• Assessment tool