Blog Post #2.4: Create a Graphic Organizer/Thinking Map
High-Impact Instruction: A Framework for Great Teaching Graphic Organizer/ Thinking Map: Spider Web Map of Chapters 1-4: Main Ideas Write a 4-5 sentence reflection : Making the graphic organizer was interesting because I had to choose the most important points without adding too many details. I noticed that as a learner, I often want to include too much information, so this process challenged me to focus on what truly mattered. It helped me realize how easy it is to get lost in the details and how important it is to simplify and highlight key concepts. Seeing my thoughts laid out visually not only made things clearer but also helped me understand how the different ideas connected to each other. It’s important to ask students to make their thinking visible through learning maps because it encourages them to actively engage with the material, identify the main ideas, and understand the relationships between concepts. This process supports deeper thinking and allows st...