Conceptual Maps

Conceptual maps are valuable tools which greatly help students with significant learning. CmapTools allow not only the building of conceptual maps and sub maps with very diverse links, but also the sharing and negotiation of ideas and knowledge from everyone’s contacts on the Web. According to Jonassen (2007) conceptual maps are excellent cognitive tools to develop complex thinking. It is essential that further experimental studies are undertaken in their various forms of use, construction and implementation as well as their use at different levels within the education system and with students of different ages. As it is a strategy to help to learn and organize learning materials, their dissemination through experiences or studies is important.