Online Class Concept Map for Studying Course Content
See how a course breaks into units, key ideas and terms. Then build your own map from your lecture slides, PDF or typed notes.
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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 Use a Concept Map for an Online Course
Online lectures are easy to lose track of. A map keeps every unit and idea visible in one place.
Build From Your Own Material
Upload lecture slides, a PDF reading or class notes, and the AI turns them into a branched map.
Follow the Course Structure
Units, topics and terms sit in clear levels, so you can see how each week connects to the rest.
Quiz Yourself From the Map
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes before exams.
How to Make an Online Class Concept Map
Start from the material your instructor already shared, and the map is ready in minutes.
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Add Your Course Material
Upload a PDF, slides, a Word file or notes, or type the course topic.
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AI Builds the Map
The generator groups ideas into units, topics and key terms with expandable branches.
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Study, Expand or Quiz
Edit nodes, expand weak areas with AI, then export as PNG or PDF or test yourself.
Concept Maps for Online Classes
An online class concept map is a visual summary of a course. It links the main unit topics to the concepts, terms and examples beneath them, so you can see how the whole course fits together. Most maps start from the course outline and then branch into each lecture's key ideas. Because online classes are often self-paced, a map gives you a single view of the material when you revise.
- Course units: the main modules or weeks as top-level branches
- Core concepts: the central ideas within each unit
- Key terms: definitions and vocabulary linked to their concept
- Examples and readings: supporting cases and sources for each idea
- Assessments: how quizzes and assignments test each branch
Use the map to plan revision, check gaps before an exam, or review a week you missed. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own course files so every branch matches your class.
Online Class Concept Map Questions
Answers on how course concept maps work and how to make one from your files.
What belongs at the top level of a course concept map?
Usually the main units, modules or weeks of the course. Each unit then branches into its core concepts, key terms and examples, so the structure mirrors the syllabus.
How many levels should a course map have?
Three or four levels work well: course, units, concepts and details. Deeper levels can get hard to scan, so keep fine-grained facts in the lowest branch.
Which files can I use to make a map with CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX) and PowerPoint (PPTX) files, text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type the course topic directly instead.
Is CogniGuide free for making course maps?
Yes, the free plan includes 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits. Once a map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself.