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Concept Map Overview
Concept Map Overview
Concept Map Overview
From “The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How to Construct Them,” by Joseph D. Novak.
Online version available at http://wwwcmap.coginst.uwf.edu/info/.
Concept Map Sample…
Novak, J.D. & Gowin, D.B. (1984). Learning How to Learn. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Concept Map Sample…
Software:
http://www.inspiration.com - Most commonly used concept-mapping software. Site also
contains information about theory, and instruction on mapping methods (see, for example,
http://www.inspiration.com/inspclass.html).
http://www.mindmapper.com - Alternate concept-mapping software.
Theory:
http://wwwcmap.coginst.uwf.edu/info/ - "The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How
To Construct Them," by J. D. Novak.
Examples / Uses:
http://www.sar.usf.edu/~edorsz/ - Programmable concept map that demonstrates their
potential complexity and possible application.
http://www.schoolnet.edu.mo/general/biology/temp/cmap/respir.html - Map of
cellular respiration.
http://ksi.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/articles/ConceptMaps/CM.html#Section1 - Discusses
practical application of concept map as a hypertext tool.
Additional Resources
Novak, J.D. & Gowin, D.B. (1984). Learning How to Learn. New York:
Cambridge University Press.