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 * Concept Maps **

I have advance knowledge of creating concept maps in Webspiration and Inspiration, as well as the thought maps that come in Microsoft Word. While the "bubbles" in the Word program are not as sophisticated as those in Inspiration and Webspiration, the Word program does not require internet access, so it may be more accessable for some classrooms. When used in professional development situations and lesson plans for students, concept maps fulfill virtually all of the ISTE-NET for teachers and students. Concept maps help teachers "Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning, Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility, and Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership." When students are given the opportunity to use concept maps, they demonstrate "Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, Research and Information Fluency, Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Digital Citizenship, and Technology Operations and Concepts." Below are two examples of concept maps that I have created using Webspiration. The first was used in my lesson plan to teach students the differences between primary and secondary source documents. The second was used to present Multiple Intelligence Theory to colleagues.





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