The V Diagram was first developed by D. Bob Gowin to be used as a tool when planning, carrying-out, and finalizing a research project, when evaluating documents, or when planning lesson for students to used in their studies.

Our book, The Art of Educating with V Diagrams, published by Cambridge University Press, describes and presents examples of the uses of V Diagrams. Below we offer you a template to use when developing a V Diagram that can be shared electronically with others.

The Art of Educating with V Diagrams
Published by: Cambridge University Press, New York and London, 2005
D. Bob Gowin, Cornell University
Marino C. Alvarez, Tennessee State University

This book focuses on the mind and its ability to seek answers to unknown or unanswered questions. The theory of educating provides the grounding for using V diagrams by students, educators, researchers, and parents. Teachers make lesson plans using V diagrams and concept maps. They become expert coaches in guiding student performances. Students learn to construct their own knowledge. They change from question-answerers to question-askers. Parents share meaning with their children and their children’s teachers and administrators. Administrators monitor programs and are in touch with all participants in schools and universities. Researchers and evaluators can share records of events and facts. With this theory working in the classrooms and laboratories of many practical places of educating plus extending into the world of technology literacy, The Art of Educating with V Diagrams explains how educating works. Examples of V diagrams in varied contexts are presented and described in this book.

This V diagram software is free for educational purposes only and requires the following citation when used in any form of publication, paper, or any display electronic or otherwise. All rights are reserved. © 2005

V Diagram Software
Center of Excellence in Information Systems
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
http://exploringminds.tsuniv.edu

Download for PC users: Once you click on the link below, follow these steps.
1. Double click the file Vsetup.exe
2. Click Unzip Files to unzip the files into the specified directory
3. Click to Run Setup .exe to install the software.
4. Follow the directions to completion.
5. Once installed, check Programs and make a short cut of the V diagram for your desktop.

Click here to download the V Diagram Software.