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C-Map Tutorial

C-Map Tutorial. How to create and save a concept map using C-Map, export a C-Map as an image, and export a C-Map as a webpage. Purpose of C-Map.

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C-Map Tutorial

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  1. C-Map Tutorial How to create and save a concept map using C-Map, export a C-Map as an image, and export a C-Map as a webpage

  2. Purpose of C-Map • C-Map can be used to create a concept map of a story students are reading, to help outline a story students are writing or to help students write a research paper • C-Map can also be used in several other ways and in subjects other than English and Language Arts • This tutorial will show the basic tools students will use to create a concept map using C-Map software

  3. Opening C-Map • When C-Map is opened, the “Views” window appears • A new C-Map also opens

  4. Using the Views Window • The views window is the main screen of C-Map • In this window, all previous C-Maps made on the computer are listed under “My Cmaps” • Double-clicking one of the Cmaps listed will open it in a new window

  5. Creating a New Cmap • Click on the file menu and choose new Cmap • In the window that opens, double click • After you’ve double-clicked, a text box will appear to type the main idea of the Cmap

  6. Adding Supporting Ideas • After adding the main idea of the concept map, you can then add supporting details • Click on the bubble with your main idea on it and drag the line away from it • This will create another connected bubble to add related ideas to the concept map • Holding the shift key while dragging the line will remove the words between the bubbles

  7. Saving a C-Map • Once you have added all the supporting details needed, you may save your Cmap • To save a new Cmap, choose Save As • The window that opens asks you to identify the title of your Cmap, it’s focus, and keywords in the Cmap

  8. Save Progress • After filling in the Save As window, click Save • The Save Progress window will appear showing the progress of the save • After saving the Cmap, return to the view window • The new Cmap will now appear in the list of your Cmaps

  9. Exporting Cmap as Image • Open the Cmap you wish to export as an image • Open the file menu and choose export Cmap as image file • The window that opens will allow you to choose where you would like to save the file and what type of image you would like

  10. Viewing Cmap Image • After clicking save, you may view the image of your Cmap by opening the image file • No changes may be made to the image, however changes can still be made to the original Cmap

  11. Exporting as Webpage • Open the file menu and choose Export Cmap as web page • The window that opens will allow you to choose where you would like to save the file

  12. Viewing the Cmap • Where you saved the Cmap as a web page, there will be 3 new files: a JPEG image of the Cmap, the HTML file of the Cmap, and the GIF trademark image of IHMC • To view the Cmap as a web page, open the HTML file

  13. Quick Start Guide • When opening C-Map, the view window opens • From this window you can create a new Cmap or open a saved Cmap • When creating a new Cmap, open the file menu and choose new Cmap • After the new window opens , double click on the page and type in the main idea and add supporting details • To open a previous Cmap, simply double click on its name in the list of Cmaps in the View window • To Save a Cmap, open the file menu and choose Save to save editing to a previously saved Cmap or Save As to save a new Cmap • To export a Cmap as an image or a Webpage, go to the file menu and choose export as and select either Export Cmap as image file or Export Cmap as Webpage

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