Visual Tools: From Graphic Organizers to Thinking Maps Secondary Edition

Program 1 - The Need for Visual Tools

Students find visual tools to be an important part of their learning. In this program, you will see the value of thinking maps and the benefit they bring to student achievement.  

• Understand the links between recent brain research and visual tools
• Learn how visual tools provide the patterns the brain seeks, permitting learningBto be more meaningful and lasting
• Explore how thinking maps help students develop and utilize fundamental thinking processes

Program 2 - Mapping Across the Disciplines

• Observe multiple classrooms examples of thinking maps in various disciplines and across the grade levels
• Notice the expansion of thinking skills among students
• Examine software created to facilitate the creating and utilization on thinking maps
• Hear from educators who have experience improved learning from their students. 

This item includes the following Items:

- Videotape Program 1 - The Need for Visual Tools (28 Minute VHS Tape)

- Videotape Program 2 - Mapping Across the Disciplines (28 Minute VHS Tape)

- Soundtrack - Covering the above topics in an easy to listen and follow format

- Teacher Workbook

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