05th Apr 2008

Concept Map Software Demo – CmapTools

CMapTools is concept map software which is available free for educational use. I created a quick demo of some of the main features. I especially like the support for mulitmedia objects.

super hero small

Oops! See this 60 sec correction / tip for saving space in your concept map.

Of course, there are many academic uses, but the above superhero example is kind of a fun intro (see more detailed, finished super hero map here). For example, the Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College has some great information on using concept mapping in the geosciences.

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4 Responses to “Concept Map Software Demo – CmapTools”

  1. June 19th, 2008 at 9:10 am George Says:

    The superheroes concept map you did is too awesome!
    http://mikewiniski.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/super-heroes_compare.jpg

  2. June 20th, 2008 at 1:20 pm 56to42.com » Blog Archive » Concept Mapping tool Says:

    [...] Here’s more info and a demo about the concept map tool we used to create the map below during the copyright discussion. [...]

  3. June 21st, 2008 at 7:09 pm Helen Lee Says:

    That was amazing!!! Wow!!! Thanks.

    Helenlee

  4. March 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 am Santosh Says:

    That was amazing!!! Wow!!! Thanks.

    Santosh

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