Concept Mapping Activity

I could use Concept Mapping in my future classroom by having the students use a template Concept Map to organize their goals for both exercise and nutrition. A Concept Map could also be used when brainstorming ideas in class. I could add ideas for any specific topic into the program and create a great visual for the whole class to see. Students could also use the Concept Mapping program do design their own template. It could be used individually or in groups during brainstorming activities or even create a project of their own.

Concept Mapping could play a major or minor role in student learning within my future classroom depending on learning styles. Visual learners could benefit greatly from Concept Mapping tools and might even be useful for various other learners. I don’t see myself structuring my classroom around concept mapping, but may be a useful tool to use once in a while in a health classroom during brainstorming activities and goal setting. One criterion in order to use Concept Mapping activities in part of a lesson for my students would be during a whole class discussion to organize our brainstorming. Another criterion would be as an individual or group assignment to set goals or organize thoughts. All in all Concept Mapping is a great tool for teachers to know about and use if convenient, but I don’t see myself paying for the software.