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Concept maps are a powerful tool to demonstrate a central idea and associated components of that idea. This tool is especially well suited to the visual learner. In addition, this tool has the potential to assist Sonography students with problem-solving as they assess the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and sonographic images obtained. As the student approaches the patient exam, the clinically relevant information should guide them towards the expectation of "what they will find" on the scan. In addition, the student is required to provide the Clinical Instructor and / or Radiologist with a differential diagnosis (a short list of possible disease states).

Kevin Patton has posted a YouTube video to provide a tutorial of concept map methods at []

Please follow this link to explore an example of a "mature" type of concept map as an example of this powerful tool: []
 * How to encorporate concept maps...** The nursing field has used concept mapping as a method to promote critical thinking and to evaluate students' critical thinking. Instruction for using concept mapping to enhance critical thinking can be found at []