Collaborative Concept Map for Group Study
See how a shared concept map divides a topic into linked ideas, then build your own from group notes, a PDF or slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why Build Your Concept Map Together
Shared maps help groups agree on key ideas, connections and gaps before exams or projects.
Built From Your Material
Upload group notes, a PDF, a Word file or slides, and the AI turns them into a branching map.
Clear Idea Structure
Main concepts sit at the top, with linked subtopics and examples branching beneath them.
Study Further From the Map
Turn the same map into a quiz, flashcards, a PNG or PDF export, or a shareable link.
How to Make a Collaborative Concept Map
Start from shared material, let the AI draft the structure, then refine it as a group.
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Add Shared Material
Upload your group notes, slides or a text file, or type the topic you are mapping.
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AI Builds the Map
The AI groups ideas into main concepts with expandable branches and labelled links.
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Refine, Quiz or Export
Edit nodes, expand gaps, test the group with a quiz, then export or share the map.
Collaborative Concept Mapping Explained
A collaborative concept map is a shared diagram that a group builds to show how ideas in a topic connect. Each concept is a node, and labelled lines show the relationships between them. Working together lets members compare understanding, catch gaps and agree on the main structure before a test or project. The map usually starts with a broad focus question at the top and moves down into more specific concepts and examples.
- Focus question: the central prompt the whole group answers
- Main concepts: the key ideas that anchor each branch
- Linking phrases: short labels explaining how two concepts relate
- Examples: specific cases that illustrate each concept
- Gaps: missing links or unclear ideas the group should resolve
Use the finished map to plan revision, divide topics between members, or check understanding before a presentation. CogniGuide can turn your group's notes into a personalized concept map you can edit together.
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Collaborative Concept Map Questions
Answers about shared mapping and building one from your own material.
What is a concept map used for in groups?
Groups use concept maps to compare how each member understands a topic, spot missing links, and agree on a shared structure before an exam, essay or presentation.
What makes a good linking phrase?
A good linking phrase is a short verb or connector, such as causes, requires or is part of, that clearly states how two concepts relate.
Which files can I use to create a map with CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, images, or simply type a topic.
Can I turn a group concept map into a quiz?
Yes. On CogniGuide you can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.