A concept map is a graphical representation that uses nodes and links to show relationships between concepts. Concept maps can be used for brainstorming ideas, designing complex structures, communicating ideas, integrating new and old knowledge to aid learning, and assessing understanding. The visual representation of concept maps allows for quick recognition of symbols and development of a holistic understanding compared to text alone. Concept maps have applications as a creativity tool, for hypertext design, communication, learning, and assessment.
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1. Meaning thought and reality: concept maps
Concept Mapping: A Graphical System for Understanding
the Relationship between Concepts (DIGEST, Eric)
Beatriz, Camila, Jo達o, Hamilton
2. Definition and structure
A concept map is a graphical representation where nodes (points or
vertices) represent concepts, and links (arcs or lines) represent the
relationships between concepts. The concepts, and sometimes the links,
are labeled on the concept map. The links between the concepts can be
one-way, two-way, or non-directional. The concepts and the links may
be categorized, and the concept map may show temporal
or causal relationships between concepts.
3. Concept mapping purposes:
To generate ideas (brainstorming);
To design complex structures (long texts, hypermedia, large web
sites);
To communicate complex ideas;
To aid learning by explicitly integrating new and old knowledge; and
To assess understanding or diagnose misunderstanding.
4. Advantages of concept mapping
Visual representation has several advantages:
Visual symbols are quickly and easily recognized;
Minimum use of text makes it easy to scan for a word, phrase, or the
general idea; and
Visual representation allows for development of a holistic
understanding that words alone cannot convey.