Graphic organizers

Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts or ideas. They are known to help
 * relieve learner boredom
 * enhance recall
 * provide motivation
 * create interest
 * clarify information
 * assist in organizing thoughts
 * promote understanding

They take many forms:
 * Relational Organizers
 * storyboard
 * fishbone -- Ishikawa diagram
 * cause and effect web


 * Category/Classification Organizers
 * concept mapping
 * KWL tables
 * mind mapping


 * Sequence Organizers
 * Chain
 * Ladder
 * Cycle


 * Compare Contrast Organizers
 * Venn diagrams


 * Concept Development Organizers
 * story web
 * word web
 * circle chart
 * flow chart

See: Visualization

Resources: Inspiration Software (http://www.inspiration.com ) develops and publishes visual learning tools that can be used to create graphic organizers such as concept maps, diagrams and webs.