CmapTools

**What is it?**
CmapTools is software allowing an individual to create and work with a concept map (see Keli Veillette’s take away).

**Benefits:**
-FREE SOFTWARE -Can be downloaded on school computers, as well as personal computers -Allows for sharing and collaboration on CmapTools servers -Supports metacognition -Easily track changes in thinking over time -Makes thinking visible -Allows for flexibility so that individuals can represent their own thinking -Concept map can be manipulated. Nothing is written in stone -Can be used in any content area

**Cmap Tutorials:**
Official CmapTools videos

Teacher's tutorial for his class: media type="custom" key="25389246"

Visual Walkthrough of Downloading CmapTools: media type="custom" key="25389284"