Graphic organiser

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:

Use a graphic organiser to help you structure and represent information 

Why use it

Enables reflection on what students have learnt or understood; Helps organise content during a session or from reading.

When to use it

• At start of class as revision; 
• At mid or end point to check on understanding;  
• Independent study task.

Digital tools that might be used

• Handwritten paper photographed and uploaded (E.g. via MS Office Lens); 
• Use of whiteboard in online synch session (group activity).

Speed of set up time 

1 minute.

Workload

Staff might provide examples of graphic organisers.

Other resources

• Mind map software
• Templates.

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