Concept Maps and Learning
Clark Quinn,
Learnlets,
Aug 04, 2021
The useful bit of this article is the distinction Clark Quinn draws between mindmaps and concept maps: " the main separation between mindmaps and concept maps is labels. Specifically, concept maps have labels that indicate the meaning of connections between concepts." Labels, he says, are important, because otherwise "the terms and connections don't necessarily make sense." He also links to Jerry's Brain, a huge mindmap. Quinn's concern in this post is that the use of mindmaps or concept maps in a class does not ensure coverage. He is also concerned that they don't lead to comprehension. "History isn't about learning facts, it's about learning to think like a historian. You may need the cultural literacy first, but then you need to be able to use those elements to make comparisons, criticisms, and more." I agree.
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