--- title: A Farewell Tour of 2016 description: Recap of the top articles of 2016 image: https://info.ideaphora.com/hubfs/2016_Gold_and_Red_PNG_Clipart_Image.png --- [Buy Now](http://www.ideaphora.com/how-to-buy/)[Login](https://beta.ideaphora.com/map/signin.html)[Try Now](https://beta.ideaphora.com/map/freeuser.html) [![ideaphora-logo-notag.png](https://info.ideaphora.com/hubfs/ideaphora-logo-notag.png "ideaphora-logo-notag.png")](http://www.ideaphora.com) - [Our Technology](http://www.ideaphora.com/our-technology/) - [Educators](http://www.ideaphora.com/educators/) - [Educators Overview](http://www.ideaphora.com/educators/) - [Ideaphora Classroom](http://www.ideaphora.com/classroom/) - [Teacher Resources](http://www.ideaphora.com/teacher-resources/) - [Partners](http://www.ideaphora.com/partners/) - [About](http://www.ideaphora.com/about/) - [Press](http://www.ideaphora.com/news/) - [Press Room](http://www.ideaphora.com/press-room/) - [News](http://www.ideaphora.com/news/) - [Blog](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog) [Login](https://beta.ideaphora.com/map/signin.html)  [Try Now](https://beta.ideaphora.com/map/freeuser.html) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ideaphora.com%2Fblog%2Fa-farewell-tour-of-2016%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ideaphora.com%2Fblog%2Fa-farewell-tour-of-2016%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ideaphora.com%2Fblog%2Fa-farewell-tour-of-2016%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ideaphora.com%2Fblog%2Fa-farewell-tour-of-2016%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=A%20Farewell%20Tour%20of%202016) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ideaphora.com%2Fblog%2Fa-farewell-tour-of-2016%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F685841%2FLogo_Art%2FIdeaphoraClassroom_verti.png) # Ideaphora Insights ## A Farewell Tour of 2016 This year marked several milestones for Ideaphora - we launched our product out of beta with versions for individual and classroom use. We also have more than 175 classroom pilots in progress. Over the course of 2016, we've shared numerous updates, concept mapping strategies and tips for using Ideaphora with learners of all ages, but our blog readers responded most to the articles listed below. While these posts spanned various subject areas and instructional strategies, they all had one thing in common. They illustrate that concept mapping is an increasingly critical in the age of digital learning as educators prepare students for the college and future careers.  These are the top 10 articles and topics of 2016 according to our readers: 1. [Reading is a Verb](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/reading-is-a-verb)![2016_Gold_and_Red_PNG_Clipart_Image.png](https://info.ideaphora.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2016_Gold_and_Red_PNG_Clipart_Image.png?width=488&name=2016_Gold_and_Red_PNG_Clipart_Image.png) 2. [Mapping Math](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/mapping-math) 3. [Patterns and the Visualization of Knowledge](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/patterns-and-the-visualization-of-knowledge) 4. [New Year, New Updates](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/new-year-new-updates)[!](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/new-year-new-updates) 5. [Applying Constructivism Through Knowledge Mapping](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/applying-constructivism-through-knowledge-mapping) 6. [The Next Chapter: Deeper Engagement in Digital Reading](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/the-next-chapter-deeper-engagement-in-digital-reading) 7. [Start the School Year with Lessons on Identity](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/start-the-school-year-with-lessons-on-identity) 8. [Students Rely on Textual Support When Learning with Videos](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/students-rely-on-textual-support-when-learning-with-videos) 9. [Investigating Students Thinking About Thinking](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/investigating-students-thinking-about-thinking) 10. [Concept Mapping in the NGSS Classroom](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/concept-mapping-in-the-ngss-classroom) Looking back is a worthwhile exercise to learn from the past. Several education publications have offered their take on 2016 trends that you also may want to check out: - [eSchool News Top 10 Countdown](http://www.eschoolnews.com/top-stories/) - [EdSurge State of Edtech Report](http://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-12-21-learning-as-we-go-looking-back-on-the-edsurge-2016-state-of-edtech-report) - [Innov8: 2016 Year in Review and 2017 Predictions](http://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/12/innov8-2016-year-in-review-and-2017-predictions/) As you shed the last vestiges of 2016 and embark on new goals and ideas in the new year, consider kicking off 2017 with Ideaphora by enrolling in our free Classroom Pilot Program.  [![Learn More About Ideaphora Classroom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/685841/8258a624-fbfb-4ac0-93b2-3f910e9a8f19.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/685841/8258a624-fbfb-4ac0-93b2-3f910e9a8f19) Topics: [edtech](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/topic/edtech), [ELA](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/topic/ela), [science](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/topic/science), [NGSS](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/topic/ngss) Posted by [Mark Oronzio](https://info.ideaphora.com/blog/author/mark-oronzio) CEO and Co-Founder of Ideaphora. 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