261: How and Why to Use Concept Maps

Concept maps are graphic organizers or visual representations of knowledge. They're simple, they're low-tech, and they're incredibly powerful tools for learning. In this episode, cognitive scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar explains why concept maps are so impactful, then shares a handful of specific practices that will help you make the best use of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal, editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning , which includes a chapter on concept mapping along with nine other high-impact teaching strategies. ______________________________________________________________ Thanks to Solution Tree and Listenwise for sponsoring this episode. For links to the book and a full transcript of this episode, visit cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps . To learn more about the Teacher's Guide to Tech , visit teachersguidetotech.com .

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261: How and Why to Use Concept Maps is an episode from The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast by Jennifer Gonzalez.

This episode is 51:46 long.

This episode was published on Oct 12, 2025.

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