1. Visual recall of class information

2. Overview

3. Problem:
How can students visualize and recall the organization of complex material?

4. Images VS Text
Images (pictures and diagrams) are easier to recall than pages of text.

5. Solution: Concept diagrams
Mind Maps
Concept Maps

6. Advantages: Visualize and organize the material As a presentation tool
Physical connections
Colors
As a presentation tool
Photos
Web links

7. Integrating concept diagrams with Power Points
Both can be used alone for presentations
Integrating both

8. Uses: Taking notes Studying Exam preparation Draw diagrams
Compare to class diagram
Missing items need to be studied

9. Software Many available for both PC and Mac
Search “Mind Maps” or “Concept Maps”
Many are free
DL office has this software