He therefore thought that our notes and word relations might also be structured in this manner. The links between key concepts will be immediately recognized. Adding new information is easy. Individuality of maps aids recall. The open-ended nature of the map will enable the brain to make new connections more readily.
Graphic organizers are different maps, or frameworks, on which students can hang new ideas.
The key is that students build their own maps so as to reflect how new information links to their existing theory, or schema, of the world. If we combine the Big6 with graphic organizers, students are able to see how problems have different causes or pieces that have to be dealt with before they can begin to develop a solution. In developing their presentation in the synthesis process, they can put together a storyboard map. WebQuests and their creation are powerful learning experience for teachers, providing a framework for developing curricula that are multicultural and connected to real life. As we encounter new experiences or information, we work with existing schema to make them all fit together in a way that makes sense.