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Concept Maps

=Concept Maps can be used for many different topics and ideas in classrooms. One idea is using it to create a story map with the children after reading a book. Another idea is that the students can summarize a chapter using concept maps. Also, you can use the concept map to create pros and cons of a topic. Anything that you can think about using a map for, the idea of concept maps is great! I would suggest using Webspiration. This site is free and is easy to use! I believe that even younger children can use this site if they are taught how it works. The ideas for using maps never end, so I think concept maps are one of the most useful online tools I have learned about in this class. = = = = = = = =Concept Maps are a good way to bring the UDL approach into the classroom. I think this because it brings many learning styles into a lesson. The students would be hearing (audio learners), seeing (visual learners), and doing (kinesthetic learners). = = = = = = = =As a teacher, you would be using the Maryland Teacher Technology Standard II ( Communication ) and National Education Technology Standard of Communication and Collaboration, Research and Information Fluency, and Technology Operations & Concepts = = = = = = = =Get started using Webspiration: www.mywebspiration.com = =media type="custom" key="7755829" = = If you have any other questions about Webspiration, please email me at cbooth2@students.towson.edu =