Definition: Concept maps offer a method to represent information
visually. There are a variety of such maps.
Purpose: Concept maps harness the power of our vision to understand
complex information "at-a-glance." The primary function of the brain is to
interpret incoming information to make meaning. It is easier for the brain to
make meaning when information is presented in visual formats. This is why a
picture is worth a thousand words. It is essential to your studies and career
that you can handle complex information; concept maps offer one method to do
this.
Practical applications in your courses:
Making Your Own Concept Maps: Introduction to Concept Maps
We present here some resources for
getting started on making you own concept maps.