I found the process of concept mapping to be a meaningful task because it gave me the chance to create a document that represented my understanding of week one. That said the actual creation of the map was very challenging. I originally planned to use bubbl.us but could not get my head around how to set out the bubbles, I also found pressing the delete button very frustrating as the program thought I wanted to quit.Text 2 Mind Map was more manageable for me as tabs were already set up and all I had to do was input my information. However I did have problems when I wanted to create a sub group. Trial and error mixed with some persistence has created my concept map.
Concept mapping in the classroom could be a great tool for students to make connections and links with their learning. It could also be used to refine and consolidate information throughout a unit by students updating their concept maps. If I was to implement this program in the classroom I would create the map whilst the students collaborated their ideas. Good tool but more practice is needed.
Did anyone else find it annoying that you could not save your document as you went?
Hey Nick,
ReplyDeleteI agree that concept maps are useful tools to organise and make connections to learning. I was the opposite to you and found that 'bubble.us' was the easier program to use. The editing and bubble positioning was simple. I got very frustrated with 'text2mindmap' as i couldn't position the bubbles were I wanted them. Were you able to position your bubbles where you wanted them?
PMI analysis
ReplyDeletePlus
Provide for collaborative learning
New ideas can be added
Used to refine knowledge
Used to establish initial ideas about a topic
Colourful
Clear links to ideas
Easy to input information after practice
Minus
Initially difficult to use
More time could be spent creating map instead of thinking of ideas
Interesting
Edit material
Post to blogs and internet sites
Text bubbles can be moved and link together