CMAP+Tools

=Cmap Tools=

Resources and Links

 * Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)- The Creators of Cmap
 * Cmap Tools Download Get Cmap Tools for yourself!
 * Cmap Tools Help

Strengths

 * Allows user to create, share, and critique ideas through a variety of concept maps
 * Free to all users
 * Can be downloaded on a variety of platforms (PC, MAC) and in 19 different languages

Weaknesses

 * Have to have their software to create and view
 * Search tools for public maps are cumbersome

Opportunities

 * Allows students to express their ideas in multiple ways
 * Can be used in all academic areas
 * Teachers could use it for instructional purposes as well as students using it for assignment purposes

Threats

 * Users can search all public maps without specifically knowing content of said maps

Classroom Uses

 * Note Taking
 * Presentations
 * Group Work
 * Current Event Analysis