SMART Ideas concept-mapping software enables teachers and students to create multilevel concept maps using colourful symbols, arrows and clip art to reinforce concepts from all subjects. An unlimited number of levels can be added to any symbol in the map, along with links to video files, audio clips, documents, photos, presentations and websites.

Help students make the connection between visual diagrams and written text by switching between Diagram and Outline views. Proofread and revise map text using more powerful Spell Check and Find/Replace functions that scan multiple levels. At the end of class, diagrams or outlines can be exported to Microsoft® Word or saved as HTML files for e-mail distribution or easy posting to a website.

Smart Ideas is OSAPAC, Ministry of Education licensed, for all public elementary and secondary schools. It also has "Teacher Take Home" Privileges, a copy may be borrowed by teachers and other educational personnel for at home preparation or class-related activities (it must not be copied or retained for personal use or commercial use). For home installation, you can either download from the Internet (e-mail Sharon for the Install Key) or e-mail Sharon Korpan directly to borrow a CD for installation purposes.

1) How to Use Smart Ideas - A Sample Map (will open in Smart Ideas)

2) How to Use Smart Ideas - Written as Procedural Text (will open as Word .doc)

3) Summary of Smart Ideas Lessons in the Integrating Language and ICT Resources K-8 (CCC, May 2005) (will open in Adobe Reader.pdf)

4) Guide to Using Smart Ideas in Math (by Nazreen Motiar, 2006)

5) Sample Concept Maps