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Of all the various learning styles<\/a> visual learning is the most popular one. Various studies put it somewhere between 45% and 65%. This is understandable because humans process visuals faster than text or audio. They are also more likely to recall something they saw rather than something they heard. However, studying is more than processing things and recalling them. You need to understand the concepts and how to apply those concepts to solve real-world problems. This is why concept maps are so powerful and frequently used for studying as well as teaching. Below are some benefits of using concept maps for studying.<\/p>\n

Improve your understanding of the topic<\/h3>\n

As I mentioned before you study to get a deeper understanding of a topic or a concept. Your understanding of subject increase when you connect the new things you learn with what you already know about that subject.<\/p>\n

When you draw a concept map<\/a> you\u2019re actively looking for relationships between different concepts. You add the new ideas and see how they relate to what you already know about a subject. Because you are naming those relationships you need to dig deeper to understand the actual relationship between those concepts. These actions inevitably force you to get a deeper understanding of the subject.<\/p>\n

Helps you to validate your knowledge<\/h3>\n

Most of us overestimate our understanding of things. It\u2019s natural to feel this way for various reasons including familiarity. For example, you might clearly understand some parts of a subject leading you to believe you understand the subject as a whole.<\/p>\n

When you draw a concept map you\u2019re actually creating a visual image of that subject. A visual that you can analyze to check your understanding of a subject. If some relationships seem odd or you can\u2019t figure out why you named it that way then you probably don\u2019t understand the subject as well as you think you do.<\/p>\n

Plus it makes it easier to get feedback from your teachers and peers. You can\u2019t ask for help when you don\u2019t know whether you understood a topic or not. By showing a concept map other can easily see what you understood and whether you understood them properly. This will enable them to give valuable feedback to improve your knowledge.<\/p>\n

Helps you remember\/recall things faster<\/h3>\n

Exams are the moment when you need to use all you\u2019ve learned and understood. And if you\u2019ve gone through your study material and created concept maps then exams shouldn\u2019t be a problem for you. However, in pressure situations, it isn\u2019t as simple as that.<\/p>\n

Almost all of us have gone through exams where we have a fleeting memory of something but can\u2019t really recall the whole thing. Well, it\u2019s much easier to recall a graphic than a whole paragraph or a chapter from a textbook.<\/p>\n

Recalling and processing images is infinitely easier than paragraphs. But, it\u2019s important to remember that although images are easier to process they don\u2019t necessarily improve the understanding of knowledge. Concept maps are superior in that sense because not only they improve processing of facts but also understanding of facts.<\/p>\n

How to draw a concept map<\/h3>\n

Now that you understand the benefit of using concept maps for studying it\u2019s time to create one. The easiest choice is to use a pen and paper. However, it will get ugly when you start to edit and expand it. You can\u2019t easily access it every time unless you carry it wherever you go. And you can\u2019t share it unless you actually give the paper to someone. It\u2019s much more productive to use a web-based concept mapping tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Creately\u2019s concept map maker is easy to use and has many templates to get you started. You can share your concept map with peers and get feedback in real-time. Plus the mobile app gives you access to your concept maps anywhere you go. On top of that, you can use it to draw various other diagrams like flowcharts, UML diagrams, SWOT diagrams, Venn diagrams and drawing mind maps<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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How a concept map will look like<\/p><\/div>\n

How do you use concept maps for studying?<\/h3>\n

I hope I’ve convinced you to use concept maps for studying. It has proven to bring great results, especially for visual learners. What other techniques do you use for studying? I’m especially interested in visual methods.<\/p>\n

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