Learning Entry Blog- Concept Maps

Concept maps are a great way to show ideas in a structural view. Concepts maps give a visual and an easy way to view different ideas and how they are all connected and related. They are presented typically in boxes or circles with arrows attaching them directly and indirectly to the main topic. Concept maps are often times used in education and teaching because they help see the overall picture in an easier more understandable way.

Concept maps can be used in many fields of study and workplaces. They would be great in the sports business or management field in meeting and events. Showing a concept map in a collaborative meeting to show the goals and ideas that are related to the hierarchical idea. They can be used for events because they can show the goals of the events and how the staff is working to achieve them so the participants and spectators can give feedback to the company and management staff.

There are many websites to create concept maps like; bubbl.us, gliffy and inspriation. There are also websites that describe what concept maps are and give you ideas to starting a concept map. Graphic.org is a website that gives ideas for making a concept map and also how to make one. Below is a picture of a concept map from graphic.org of an abstract concept map.