Computer-Based Concept Mapping a Cognitive Tool for Students : A review

This text is devoted to a literature review of concept maps and concept mapping. An overall idea emerges : on the one hand, concept maps are useful tools for designers, to structure their products, but, on the other hand, ready-made concept maps might not be so useful for learning. For the learner, the process of creating and/or modifying concept maps seems to be much better. Evidence is collected from different studies about advanced organisers and about hypertext design and use for learning. According to these results, computer-based concept mapping tools provide very interesting possibilities.