Well, here's an example of my first concept using Inspiration software. Not bad for my 'first baby' creation! To enlarge the concept map, click on the picture to magnify it . . . . enjoy. In exploring what the software package offered and then I just had the basic package, I enjoyed my first creation of a concept map,but not without a sense of frustration with getting started. When I first downloaded the Inspiration software on my college computer, it would not allow me to use it as the college must have filters, spyware, etc that blocked me from using this software. I was, however, able to download the software at home, but wasn't sure if I used the same information to register if I would be able to download the software twice within 24 hours, but was successful.
I searched the templates to find one that I thought would best fit the concept I wanted to create. I was surprised at the number of available templates. For my concept map, I used a module on depression and suicide from my mental health class by incorporating the nursing process with each of the concepts. I felt this was a good fit. I used measurable verbs for writing learning objectives with many of the objectives actually coming from my online course.
I was not aware that I could change symbols, colors, search for pictures that make it more appealing to the subject, etc. I feel I could make my concept map more specific by taking a specific concept from my lecture on mood disorders, pharmacological drugs, therapeutic communication, care planning, suicidal risk, etc and use it as a group activity. In a way, this reminds me of a Wiki and could be used as a collaborative approach to learning by adding to the map. Jeanne/EC,WI
I searched the templates to find one that I thought would best fit the concept I wanted to create. I was surprised at the number of available templates. For my concept map, I used a module on depression and suicide from my mental health class by incorporating the nursing process with each of the concepts. I felt this was a good fit. I used measurable verbs for writing learning objectives with many of the objectives actually coming from my online course.
I was not aware that I could change symbols, colors, search for pictures that make it more appealing to the subject, etc. I feel I could make my concept map more specific by taking a specific concept from my lecture on mood disorders, pharmacological drugs, therapeutic communication, care planning, suicidal risk, etc and use it as a group activity. In a way, this reminds me of a Wiki and could be used as a collaborative approach to learning by adding to the map. Jeanne/EC,WI
2 comments:
Jeanne: Your concept map really targets the key concepts of evaluation, assessment, planning, and interventions.
Do you envision keeping the map as a planning tool to design instruction or will you share it with students?
Hi Paula,
I will use those four concepts as part of the nursing process and have the students develop specific maps for certain issues related to the the diagnosis. For example, how to assess for effectiveness of antidepressants, side effects, etc and then what else can be done that is non-pharmaceutical. What this is doing is having students develop a plan of care that any other nurse following the patient can follow. The plan must be individualized to fit the specific needs of the patient (ie - must also include spiritual aspect, cultural beliefs, etc). Thanks. Jeanne
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