Visual recall of class
information
Overview
Problem:
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How can students visualize and recall
the organization of complex material?
Images VS Text
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Images (pictures and diagrams) are
easier to recall than pages of text.
Solution:
Concept diagrams
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Mind
Maps
Concept
Maps
Advantages:
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Visualize and organize
the material
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Physical connections
Colors
As a presentation tool
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Photos
Web links
Integrating concept
diagrams with Power
Points
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Both can be used alone for presentations
Integrating both
Uses:
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Taking notes
Studying
Exam preparation
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Draw diagrams
Compare to class diagram
Missing items need to be studied
Software
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Many available for both PC and Mac
Search “Mind Maps” or “Concept Maps”
Many are free
DL office has this software