Teaching with Digital Conceptual Maps for the Development of Inclusive Processes

Abstract

The research proposed here focuses attention on the development of an inclusive teaching strategy supported by digital technologies that promotes the acquisition and the creative re-elaboration of knowledge. The objective of the experimentation was to identify the educational opportunities offered by the construction of mental and conceptual maps in digital environments. With university students, future primary school teachers, we used a proprietary software to create conceptual maps: SuperMappeX. The trial, by means of the integrated use of a specific online technological instrument, SuperMappeX, led to the creation of multimedia digital maps, which were followed by the realization of artistic audio-visual products and animated presentations. They built maps about various topics and experimented with the use of maps for brainstorming, cooperative learning and group assessment.