Graphic organiser
Overview of how to design an activity where students use a graphic organiser to help them structure and represent information.
29 April 2021
About this activity
There a range of graphical organisation techniques that can be used in reflective and organisational ways. These can include:
- webs,
- triangles,
- Venn diagrams,
- ladders,
- and PMI diagrams
Example instructions for students:
UseÌýa graphic organiser to helpÌýyouÌýstructureÌýand representÌýinformationÌý
Why use it
Enables reflection on what students have learnt or understood;ÌýHelps organise content during a session or from reading.
When to use it
- At start of class asÌýrevision;Ìý
- At mid or end point to check onÌýunderstanding;ÌýÌý
- Independent study task.
Digital tools that might be used
- Handwritten paper photographed and uploaded (E.g. via MS Office Lens);Ìý
- Use of whiteboard in online synch session (group activity).
Speed of set up timeÌý
1 minute.
Workload
Staff might provide examples of graphic organisers.
Other resources
- Mind map software
- Templates.