Graphic organizer

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Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts or ideas. They are known to help

• relieve learner boredom
• enhance recall
• provide motivation
• create interest
• clarify information
• assist in organizing thoughts
• promote understanding

They take many forms:

• Relational Organizers
  • storyboard
  • fishbone -- Ishikawa diagram
  • cause and effect web
  • chart

• Category/Classification Organizers
  • concept mapping
  • KWL tables
  • mind mapping

• Sequence Organizers
  • Chain
  • Ladder
  • Cycle

• Compare Contrast Organizers
  • Digital dashboard
  • Venn diagrams

• Concept Development Organizers
  • story web
  • word web
  • circle chart
  • flow chart

• Options and Control Device Organizers
  • mechanical control panel
  • graphical user interface

[edit] See also

• Visualization

[edit] External links

• Software for information organisation
• Graphic Organizers
• The Graphic Organizer
• Inspiration Software:
• Strategic Transitions:
• Graphic Organizers for Teachers