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SMART Ideas Concept-Mapping Software

Visual representations of information help students learn critical-thinking skills in the classroom. Interactive
concept maps allow students to explore a topic by adding multiple levels to a map and selecting images to
illustrate them. SMART Ideas concept-mapping software not only helps your students connect ideas,
organize concepts and plan projects – it motivates them to learn.
Registered users of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard receive a free version of SMART Ideas
software. Visit the SMART website at www.smarttech.com, select Product Registration from the Quick Links
and complete the registration process.
What Is a Concept Map?
Creating Symbols with SMART Ideas Software
Open SMART Ideas software and select Blank Diagram.
1 Type Heavy rain
2 Press Enter
3 Create a second symbol by typing Flooding
4 Press Enter
Linking Symbols with Connectors
Select the symbol you would like to connect to another symbol.
.
1. Select the 2. Drag it to the symbol you
Connector icon
Or draw a line to connect your symbols.
1. Choose symbols you
would like to connect
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would like to link
2. Draw a line from one symbol
to the other symbol.
3. A connector will link the
symbols
3. A connector will link the
symbols