ASSIGNMENT 4 Presentation Concept Map
ASSIGNMENT 4 Presentation Concept Map
My knowledge has significantly changed from Concept Map one to Concept Map 2 in the following way:
-Concept Map 1 showed a more superficial understanding of the concepts, whereas Concept Map 2 reflects a deeper, more
-Concept Map 2 demonstrates a greater degree of interconnectivity among the concepts, showing in more detail how they
are related. In the first map, several concepts were grouped together in some instances; which did little to aid clarity of
thought.
HOW MY KNOWLEDGE HAS CHANGED FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND
CONCEPT MAP cont’d
Concept map 2 reflects a sounder understanding of what is required for the designing of a concept map and looks less like the work
of a novice.
-Concept Map 2 reveals a broader scope of concepts, since I have been able to interact with a significantly grater amount of
instructional materials.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THE SECOND DIAGRAM
Having a deeper understanding of the concepts covered in map one, and being able to relate them to the new knowledge acquired
-Differentiating among some key concepts, such as instructional design and instructional technology, and instructional theories,
- Understanding that all of the concepts are related and work to support each other despite their intricate difference.
- Acquiring the skill in manipulating the concept map software, and gaining confidence in its use.
REFLECTION
The experience of completing these two concept maps were vastly different. The creation of the first map created frustration on two
levels. Firstly, I was not yet comfortable with the course material, and my limited understanding of the concepts from which I was
required to create the map caused much stress. Although that initial exercise did help to clarify the meanings of some of the material, that
understanding was still rather superficial. Added to that, I had no prior experience with the mapping software, and had to basically learn
Working on the second concept map was a more fulfilling and rewarding experience. With many of the concepts now concretized in my mind. I
was better able to transfer those ideas to the task. Upon reflection, I realized that the principle of employed, where I received the new information,
integrated it into my existing schema, limited though it was , and then activate appropriate schema to accomplish the task at hand ( Fassett &
Warren, 2010).
In so doing, the concepts with which I integrated were meaningful, and the creation of the map was far less tedious than my initial effort. The
application of the knowledge principle of Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction; hence learning was actively promoted (Reigeluth& Carr-
Although I cannot claim to know or even understand all that is presented in the course material, my knowledge base has improved significantly in
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