A Concept map, sometimes referred to as a Mind Map, is a method that helps students see concepts and content visually. A concept map uses connectors to show the connections between concepts.

• Concept maps help students to organize information.
• Helps to assimilate concepts by connecting them to other ideas related to one another.
• Analyze concepts.
• Compare and contrast concepts.
• Instructors can see how students visualize concepts.

• Have the students visually design the general concept and the details.
• Ask students to create, organize, and link ideas.
• Help students group content/information and build meaningful links.
• Allow students to explain or visually present how they have reached a particular conclusion.
• Visually show how people or their opinions are linked to each other (literary or scientific text can be used).

This can be done through free platforms such as:

• Coggle.it – with the free plan – 3 private maps and unlimited public maps.
• mindmeister – with the free plan –  3 private maps.
• Miro – with the free plan – 3 maps.

1. Choose a platform and share with students according to the instructions of the platform.
2. Integrate the concept map in Moodle either as an external link or embedded within a formatted content page.