Concept mapping#

Mind Maps are one type of concept map made popular by Tony Buzan. What many people don’t realize is that there are many different types of concept maps, each suited to different purposes. Trying to use mind maps for tasks they’re not designed for limits their effectiveness.

This course covers more than ten concept map types in detail, with exercises throughout. It pairs well with the visual learning techniques chapter of the manual.

Example concept map: water

Modules#

  • Basic concept maps — Spider, hierarchical, and network maps: the three fundamental structures that underlie all other concept map types.
  • Common concept maps — Mind maps, IHMC concept maps, flowcharts, fishbone diagrams, pictorial maps, and Mandala maps.
  • Advanced concept maps — Systems maps, decision trees, logic trees, and software-based concept maps for complex knowledge modelling.
  • Using concept maps — How to create, memorize, and apply concept maps for study, note-taking, and teaching.
  • CmapTools software — Download and use the free CmapTools software to build, share, and collaborate on concept maps.
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