Mapping and Visual Learning - Think, Map, Design, Interact

Mapping and Visual Learning are closely related to visual literacy, they represent a potent force in human cognition. Visual learning is especially important with new computer technologies, in which we read and interact with screens full of icons, photos, movies, games, avatars, and maps, and of course, text and words.

Combining mapping and visual learning with assessment for learning (formative assessment) and you get the best of both strategies. How do you (or could you) incorporate visual learning, concept maps and graphics organizers in your classroom or in your organizational work?

I have worked with mapping and visual learning as tools for initial creative thinking about a topic, reading comprehension, and combined maps with digital storytelling tools like VoiceThread and Camtasia to communicate ideas, procedures and designs. How do you use mapping and visual learning in your classroom and/or organization?