Through the Concept Mapping Assignment I learned how to make
an efficient, informative concept map. I have created concept maps before, but
never created maps that had any depth to them. I learned how to create text
notes that expanded further on specific topics and sub-topics. This was also
the first time I have created hyperlinks on a concept map, and I believe it is
a great way to provide multiple means of representation for topics and
subtopics. A problem I encountered during this assignment was making sure every
point was linked properly. This problem was solved by simply moving around
different items until everything fit perfectly.
I am excited to one day
integrate the use of concept maps into teaching in my future classroom. This
will be a great visual to benefit my students so they can better understand how
different ideas are related to each other. Concept maps will also be a great
way for my students to engage in the lessons and improve their learning by
organizing their thoughts and ideas on paper. It would also be a great idea to
have my students create occasional concepts maps instead of regular homework.
The students will be able to thoroughly illustrate their knowledge of a subject
while emphasizing what they already know. During this assignment, I met the
NETS-T Standard 1 because I used technology to advance my learning, used
creative thinking and ingenuity, and used the concept map to explain and
demonstrate my thinking and creative ideas.
