How to use a Concept Map to organize and comprehend information Used as a learning and teaching technique, concept mapping visually illustrates the relationships between concepts and ideas. Often represented in circles or boxes, concepts are linked by words and phrases that explain the connection between the ideas, helping students organize and structure their thoughts to further understand information and discover new relationships. Most concept maps represent a hierarchical structure, with the overall, broad concept first with connected sub-topics, more specific concepts, following. Concept Map Example Definition of a Concept Map A concept map is a type of graphic organizer used to help students organize and represent knowledge of a subject. Benefits of Concept Mapping Concept mapping serves several purposes for learners: How to Build a Concept Map Concept maps are typically hierarchical, with the subordinate concepts stemming from the main concept or idea. Start with a main idea, topic, or issue to focus on. Then determine the key concepts
A 5-Point Plan for Achieving Anything It’s that time of year again. The time when many of us think about what we’ve accomplished over the past year and what we might want to accomplish next year. I’ve made huge changes over the past two years and I’ve watched many of my friends and peers transform their lives. Some people seem to be able to do just about anything. And yet most people will set goals for the new year with good intentions only to abandon them just days or weeks later. Why is that? I’m not talking about trite little goals here. Maybe you know that you’re not serving your life’s purpose and that you’re not doing anything to change that. This isn’t a dress rehearsal, people. In fact, I have something to say that some of you might not like. I’m glad you enjoy what you read, but honestly this isn’t about entertainment. I don’t write just to be read. I don’t care if you’re 22 or 35 or 60. I think it was Tim Ferriss who I recently read saying 99% of people don’t think exceptional things are possible. Make new friends.
Hour of Power : Message Books by Bobby Schuller We're continuing the Sabbath series and today I have the real joy and privilege of talking about one of my favorite things: Work. You can't understand Sabbath if you don't understand work. Some of you may be thinking, "I love the Sabbath series. I Sabbath seven days a week." Lions in the Daniel Den by Bobby Schuller We begin by understanding that Sabbath is a promise from God that our humanity is not based on what we produce. Leap of Faith by Jacob Olson It is an honor to be back here on the Hour of Power. Even God Rests by Bobby Schuller Today, we're going to begin a new series. Sermon on the Mount: Build it on the Rock by Bobby Schuller So glad to see everyone this morning. Sermon on the Mount: Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit by Bobby Schuller Well, good morning, everyone. A Woman of Noble Character by Glenn DeMaster This morning, I'm most humbled and honored for the privilege of speaking to you. Sermon on the Mount: Ask, Seek and Knock by Bobby Schuller Read
the collegiate cool How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World I’m frequently asked about volunteering overseas and unfortunately, I don’t know much about it. So today, I’m turning the blog over to friend and volunteer tourism expert Shannon O’Donnell from the blog A Little Adrift. She’s been volunteering around the world for years and recently published a book on the subject. She’s the expert, so without further ado, here’s Shannon’s advice on finding good volunteer opportunities. A foundational motivation underpinning the past four years I’ve been traveling around the world has been the idea that serving others would help me find clearer direction for my life. When I first left in 2008 on what I thought would simply be a year-long round-the-world trip, I was overwhelmed by how convoluted and ethically ambiguous the international volunteer industry seemed. I know what it’s like to want to volunteer and travel, but to be confused by the sometimes huge fees, the equivocal ethics, and the sheer number of options. Step Four: Ask the Right Questions
Top 10 Ways to Make Yourself Look (and Be) Smarter How terribly obnoxious of you. Thanks for sharing. Well, it is probably not the smartest move ever to call monolingual people dumb. But here in Europe (or at least in most countries) learning a second language is compulsory in secondary school. Therefore not speaking a second language often goes along with a lack of general education, probably leading roelroelroel to this bovine conclusion. People in Europe need only travel a few hours to encounter another language, and bi- and tri-linguality is essential to business and communication there. Also, way to be a dick. Yes, I realize that's the norm in Europe, where there's an international border every 50 miles. LH is an American-run site, with a largely American audience and authors who (I believe) are all American, so let's not pretend like suddenly the cultural norms around here are based on what happens in Europe or Canada.
13 Things I Wish I’d Learned at University — Happenchance Hello and welcome to Happenchance! I help creative people create. If you'd like to keep up with this site, you should subscribe to email updates. They're convenient, sexy, and always spam-free. …that I Later (Mostly) Figured Out On My Own. I once had a professor who carried around his pet turtle in a box wherever he went. “At universities, people who make As become professors. Given the source, I’m not sure how much stock I’d put into this information, but I think it’s reasonable. I went to university because thought it was the thing to do. When I left, diploma in hand, my economic and career prospects were dimmer than North Korea at night. Too late did I learn the big-ass lesson the universities don’t bother to tell you: getting a liberal arts degree isn’t enough…especially when you attend a 3rd tier state school in a Appalachia. I spent a couple years figuring that out. Experts agree that college is still worth it Revamping the English Degree Photo credit: jacob-davies,NASA
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