Idea Map Editor: A Tool for Promoting Reflection in the Act of Learning

Along this paper Idea Map Editor is presented, a brainstorming tool based on Concept Maps valid for promoting reflection. Applied to the act of learning, reflection is a mental process that allows participants to use critical thinking to examine presented information, question its validity, and draw...

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Published in2009 Ninth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies pp. 361 - 363
Main Authors Calvo, I., Rueda, U., Elorriaga, J.A., Arruarte, A., Larranaga, M.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.07.2009
Subjects
Application software
Brainstorming
Clocks
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative software
Collaborative tools
Collaborative work
Communication system control
Computer languages
Concept Mapping
Organizing
Software tools
User interfaces
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Summary:Along this paper Idea Map Editor is presented, a brainstorming tool based on Concept Maps valid for promoting reflection. Applied to the act of learning, reflection is a mental process that allows participants to use critical thinking to examine presented information, question its validity, and draw conclusions based on the resulting ideas.
ISSN:2161-3761
2161-377X
DOI:10.1109/ICALT.2009.44