In a message dated 2/28/2000 10:51:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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I'd be interested in knowing what software is commerically available for
this now.
Claudia
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Claudia and others,
Concept mapping software can be downloaded for free from the site below. . It
was developed at the University of Michigan for the purpose of helping (K-12)
educators plan problem-based classroom activities. It can, however, be
applied to other purposes mentioned in this thread.
<A HREF="http://www.umich.edu/~pbsgroup/psnet/">P.S.Net</A>
http://www.umich.edu/~pbsgroup/psnet/
"Project-Based Science (PBS) is an effort that began in 1991 at the
University of Michigan School of Education. It was originally funded by the
National Science foundation, and currently involves hundreds of K-12 science
teachers in Michigan. The goal of the PBS group is to improve the way science
classes are taught by involving students in finding solutions to authentic
questions through extended inquiry, collaboration and use of technology."
A list of commercial packages can be found toward the bottom of the following
page:
I tried a sample version of 'Inspiration' last year. . . .With this package,
one pays for the ability to use pics/images in place of verbal descriptions.
<A HREF="http://www.to.utwente.nl/user/ism/lanzing/cm_home.htm">Concept
Mapping Homepage</A>
http://www.to.utwente.nl/user/ism/lanzing/cm_home.htm
Hope this helps, Sandra
Sandra Nagel Randall, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor, Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
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