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= **Inspired Concept Maps and Promethean Boards** = = **(or you may use Smart Board)** =

I use concept maps as an assessment at the end of a unit. I am able to go around to the different groups (about 4 students) and correct any misconceptions and draw the student's thinking to higher levels by helping them with their concept maps. The groups work on large pieces of paper - thus the entire group can see and contribute. I think this is better than starting out on the computer where only 2 students at a time can really see what is going on. The entire class can then help each other draw a comprehensive concept map using Inspiration software on a Promethean or Smart board. The groups may rotate putting up ideas (and the students rotate within the groups so that everyone gets a turn). ||= A lesson plan using concept maps is included on the right. Also included on the right is information for you on how to use concept maps, Inspiration software and Promethean or Smart boards in your class room.
 * = ===Concept maps are ideal for formative assessments. A teacher may evaluate how much a student learned and guide the students to higher level thinking skills.===

Below is a video that has examples of concept maps drawn by hand and the computer.
media type="custom" key="6526371" align="center" || VBCPS 21st Century learning used in the lesson: academically proficient; effective communicators and collaborators; independent learners; critical and creative thinkers. ||  ||