Concept Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What concept map building applications/programs can I use?
You may use ANY concept building applications as long as you can meet the requirements of the assignment. It may be beneficial for you to use something other than Inspiration so you can complete work outside of class. Some program ideas include:
2. How do I upload on google classroom?
Be sure to use your school email when logging on to google classroom. Always save the document as a file (e.g. pdf) to your desktop or a folder and upload the file to the assignment tab on google. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE A LINK!
3. How do I specifically upload a concept map that was created using inspiration?
You will need to copy and paste your Inspiration map into a word document: After finishing the concept map, save the inspiration file on your desktop or in a folder. Then open a new word document and reduce the margins to 0.5 on the top, bottom, and sides and change the page set up to landscape. Open your inspiration document back up. Go to edit on the top screen in Inspiration and click "select all". Click edit again and this time select "copy". Go back to your word document and click on the screen. Then go to edit and click on paste. Your inspiration concept map should appear. Save the document on your desktop or folder and upload this file on google classroom.
4. Can I upload a screenshot of my concept map?
No
5. Can I do the concept map on a piece of paper?
Unless specified in the PLTW instructions that paper is acceptable, you must complete the maps electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What concept map building applications/programs can I use?
You may use ANY concept building applications as long as you can meet the requirements of the assignment. It may be beneficial for you to use something other than Inspiration so you can complete work outside of class. Some program ideas include:
- Lucid Charts (you are limited to so many characters unless you pay) - Click here to access the site.
- Google Drawings
2. How do I upload on google classroom?
Be sure to use your school email when logging on to google classroom. Always save the document as a file (e.g. pdf) to your desktop or a folder and upload the file to the assignment tab on google. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE A LINK!
3. How do I specifically upload a concept map that was created using inspiration?
You will need to copy and paste your Inspiration map into a word document: After finishing the concept map, save the inspiration file on your desktop or in a folder. Then open a new word document and reduce the margins to 0.5 on the top, bottom, and sides and change the page set up to landscape. Open your inspiration document back up. Go to edit on the top screen in Inspiration and click "select all". Click edit again and this time select "copy". Go back to your word document and click on the screen. Then go to edit and click on paste. Your inspiration concept map should appear. Save the document on your desktop or folder and upload this file on google classroom.
4. Can I upload a screenshot of my concept map?
No
5. Can I do the concept map on a piece of paper?
Unless specified in the PLTW instructions that paper is acceptable, you must complete the maps electronically.