Practical Use of Kit-Build Concept Map in Classroom with Tablet-PC

Abstract

We have proposed a framework of kit-build concept map that can be diagnosed automatically, and have already implemented two fundamental softwares to practically use the kit-build concept map, that is, (1) KB-map Builder where learners can build concept map by combining provided kit, and (2) KB-map Analyzer that gathers the maps built by learners on-line and diagnoses them. We have been using the kit-build concept map in real class in an elementary school. This paper is a work-in-progress report of the practical use of the kit-build concept map for science learning in the elementary school. In this report, map building with tablet-PCs is mainly described. Based on the results of questionnaire, we have confirmed that the students found concept-map building useful, and preferred to use tablet-PCs rather than desk-top PCs.