With these concept maps teachers are able to make a lesson that doesn't need to be followed letter by letter. It is similar to an outline, but it gives more flexibility in order to go in different directions if a student has a question. In high school I was taught that before you start a timed essay, or any essay for that matter, that you should start with a "web" this is the same concept. It is an easy fast way to get your ideas onto a page. The program we were given is even better. Planning a lesson or essay can now be done faster and more easily and neatly.