Create an outline of the information that you desire to analyze within the concept map. When assessing potential issues of technology integration, you may want to write down each component of the technological integration process that occurs within education. Such components consist of a basic understanding of technological devices, the knowledge of ethical attributes, technology use, communication through technology, technology for research and problem solving.
Consider the effects of each component of the technological integration process. For example, a basic understanding of technological devices enables students to have experience. Knowing the ethical issues of technology helps students utilize technology for the purpose of receiving and expanding veritable knowledge. Technology use allows students to apply technology to their own assignments. Communication through technology creates faster response times and increased progress in working toward a goal. Technology for research helps students know how to navigate the Internet efficiently in order to find information about a given subject. Problem solving involves evaluating the information on the Internet in order to make proper decisions.
Draw the structure for the concept map. Since there is one main idea, six issues of technology integration, and six effects of technology integration, you will need to make a concept map with thirteen circles. First, draw a circle at the center of the paper. Then, draw six lines with arrows going out from the circle. Draw a circle at the end of each arrow. Then, draw one line with an arrow after each of these circles. Make a circle at the end of each arrow.
Write in the issues of technology integration. In the center circle, write "Potential Issues of Technology Integration." In each of the circles surrounding the center circle, write one component of the technology integration process. Put "Basic Understanding of Technological Devices" in one circle, "Knowledge of Technology Ethics" in another, "Technology Use" in another, "Communication Through Technology" in another, "Technology for Research" in another and "Problem Solving" in another.
Put in the effects of the technology integration process. After the "Basic Understanding of Technology" circle, write "Gain Experience." After the "Knowledge of Technology Ethics" circle, write "Use of Technology for Knowledge Gain." After the "Technology Use" circle, write "Apply Technology to Assignments." After the Communication Through Technology Circle," put "Faster Response Time." After the Technology for Research" circle, write "Navigate Internet Efficiently." After the "Problem Solving" circle, write "Use of Internet to Make Good Decisions."
Analyze the information in the concept map. In order to assess potential issues of technology integration using concept mapping, examine how the information within the concept map is connected. For example, using technology to solve problems is a potential issue of technology integration. A possible effect of using technology to solve problems is that students can learn how to search the Internet in order to find the correct answers to their problems.