Computers in the classroom: mindtools for critical thinking
Computers in the classroom: mindtools for critical thinking
Convergence of knowledge management and E-learning: the GetSmart experience
Proceedings of the 3rd ACM/IEEE-CS joint conference on Digital libraries
Mind maps as active learning tools
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Resource-based learning and teaching-concerns, conflicts, consensus, community
AICCSA '05 Proceedings of the ACS/IEEE 2005 International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications
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A concept map is a graphical representation of relationships among concepts. Willis and Miertschin suggested the use of technology-based concept mapping as an active learning strategy that can enhance learning and thinking skills, particularly among students native to a digital environment [16]. In addition, modern concept mapping software tools enable instructors and students to create visual navigation structures through complex knowledge domains. The authors find value in visual navigation structures for their relevance to organizing and simplifying learning environments and for their appeal to visual learners. This paper investigates different ways to develop digital interactive concept maps (CMaps) to help students navigate complex knowledge domains, such as the content of a course or a curriculum. CMaps can be used to present information in a nonsequential way or in several different ways, depending on the need. Interactivity enables students to easily locate digital information artifacts pertinent to a concept (media files, slide presentations, web pages, etc.) by clicking on links associated with a CMap node representing the course concept or category. A review of recent literature is provided, different software tools are compared, and the authors document their personal experience. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0511672.