Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps, and

Webs

Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps, and

Webs

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance LearningSection III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning

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Learner ObjectivesLearner Objectives

At the completion of study, learners will be able to:

– discuss research that supports the use of diagrams, maps and webs in teaching and learning.

– use terminology associated with diagrams, maps and webs.

– create a concept map, story map, OR web that depicts an appropriate curriculum topic using mapping software.

– examine lesson plans that incorporate diagrams, maps, and webs into teaching and learning.

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Learner Objectives, cont’dLearner Objectives, cont’dAt the completion of study,

learners will be able to:– plan and develop a lesson activity that aligns with

state curriculum and NETS•S and requires students to use mapping software for analysis of a curriculum topic.

– discuss methods for using diagrams, maps and webs with special learners.

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Frameworks: Diagrams, Maps & WebsFrameworks: Diagrams, Maps & WebsVisual learning is identified as a graphical means of working with ideas and presenting information

• Visual learning is examined in cognitive learning theories and reveals that diagrams assist learning :

– Dual coding theory

• Learners code information in both verbal and nonverbal formats

– Schema theory

• Networks of information exist in learner’s memory and make up prior knowledge

– Cognitive load theory

• There is a limit to the information that can be processed at one time

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Basics: Diagrams, Maps, and WebsBasics: Diagrams, Maps, and WebsThere are various types of diagrams, maps and webs that can assist students with learning.

Diagrams– Concept maps– Idea maps used in brainstorming– Webs

• Literary webs• Character webs• Comparison webs• Prewriting webs

– Storyboards

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Basics: Concept MapsBasics: Concept MapsIntroduced by Joseph Novack at Cornell University, the concept map is a hierarchical diagram showing the relationships between concepts

— The outline of concept maps follow an arrangement from general to specific

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Basics: Idea MapsBasics: Idea MapsIdea maps are created during brainstorming sessions— Brainstorming is an approach used to facilitate

spontaneous thinking and generate ideas

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Basics: WebsBasics: Webs

A web is a map that facilitates understanding as students see how different pieces of information relate to each other

• Has a main idea in the center, with different kinds of information connected to different types of info

Literacy Web

— students analyze stories to determine information about the plot, characters, or theme

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Basics: More websBasics: More webs

Character Webs, Comparison webs and Pre-writing webs assist students with understanding

Character Web

— student identify traits of the characters of the story

Comparison Web

— students compare and contrast information to determine the connections

Prewriting Web

— during the writing process, students enter main ideas in the center and then brainstorm around it

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Basics: StoryboardsBasics: StoryboardsA storyboard is a visual means of planning for a multimedia project or website.

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Basics: IntegrationBasics: Integration

Go to On the Web: Diagrams, Maps and Webs for more ideas about integration.

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Adapting for Special LearnersAdapting for Special LearnersVisual learning assists

learning for special learners

— Many students with disabilities and/or language differences have problems • with text comprehension skills• vocabulary development, and • abstract reasoning from text presentations

— Visual learning allows students • to organize ideas during writing, • understand the structure and content of text, and • in note taking and vocabulary development

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