Distinctions between concept maps and mind maps, brief theory from Cognitive Psychology on the foundations of using concept maps. Steps to create a decent concept map, refers "Working Minds"
Learning Rote learning versus meaningful learning in understanding concepts of science or technology Meaningful learning takes place through assimilation of new concepts and propositions into what the learner already holds Subsumption is realizing how something new is related to something already known Differentiation is realizing how something new draws its distinction from what is already known Reconciliation is realizing what seems as a contradiction of something new with what is already known Psychology Ability to quickly come to consensus among experts Expert Novice distinction on organization of knowledge Education Longer retention Greater ability to apply to new settings
Domain and focus is easy to identify in your group