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Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a graphical way to arrange a
topic onto a piece of
paper. Visually, it looks
very much like a stylized spider-diagram',
but contains much more thought and care
in it's spatial arrangement.Mind
mapping
is a visual form of note taking that offers
an overview of a
topic and its complex
information, allowing students to
comprehend,
create new ideas and
build connections.
Through the use of colors,
images and words,
mind mapping encourages students to begin
with a
central idea and expand outward to
more in-depth sub-topics.The Mind Mapping
Tool is a designed to help students organize
ideas, as
part of studying, conducting research,
or brainstorming. It uses a simple interface to
create graphical representations of linked
information.
What is a mind map?
A Mind Map is similar
to a road map to help
you on your journey. It will provide an overview
or overall picture of a particular subject and
help you plan your route
or choices.
The Mind Map stores large amounts of information
efficiently. It helps develop new brain skills, which
are often
overlooked by traditional teaching methods.
A mind map is a visual representation of hierarchical
information
that includes a central idea surrounded
by connected branches of associated topics.
It is perfect for:
Brainstorming sessions
Visualizing concepts.
Improving critical thinking
Improving reading
Advanced research papers or graduate projects
Brain links in with Mind Mapping
Mind Mapping uses the whole brain to help generate
ideas. The cerebral
cortex (cerebrum) of our brain,
or 'thinking cap' as it is sometimes
called, consists of
a left and right side.
The left side of the brain
mainly focuses on words, logic,
lists, analysis and numbers, whereas the
right side of
our brain focuses on such areas as rhythm,
imagination, color, images, dimension and
day dreaming.
How to Mind Map:
To create your first Mind
Map, you will need a large
white plain sheet of paper and some colored
pens.
There is another electronic mind-map. It is called
Free-mind map
program.
A Mind Map uses four characteristics:
Central image for the subject.
Main themes radiate from the central image.
Branches hold the key word/image.
Smaller branches form a connected structure.
Use of Mind Mapping:
taking notes in meetings;
generating ideas and thinking creatively;
planning projects, organizing processes,
tracking progress;
preparing a presentation or essay/report;
learning/studying – note taking, review,
recall and exam preparation;
decision making - prioritizing, clarification
e.g. solving problems;
Benefits of Mind Maps
Help students brainstorm and explore any
idea, concept, or problem
Facilitate better understanding of relationships and
connections between ideas and concepts
Make it easy to communicate new ideas and
thought processes
Allow students to easily recall information
Help students take notes and plan tasks
Make it easy to organize ideas and concepts.
Mind Mapping Strategies for Teachers
Pr-class:
Planning: Whether its lesson plans, design of your class
curriculum for the school year or planning an
assignment timeline, Mind
Maps give you a
clear and visual overview of what needs to
be covered.
Organizing:
If you’re the type of person who regularly jots
down
ideas and thoughts, Mind Maps are the perfect
tool to create
structure and organization of a topic.
In-class:
1-Teaching:
Online Mind Maps can be used in class to
brainstorm
and generate discussions. This will encourage students
to
participate but also to fully understand a topic and its
nuances by
creating connections between ideas.
2-Hand-outs:
Mind Maps that have been created online can
easily
be printed and shared with students. Notes in the
Mind Map can
built on by students in class
3-Presentations:
A brilliant way to develop student’s
communication
skills is through presentations. However, students
can
easily become bored listening to others present.
Mind Maps act as visual
information providers and
encourage the audience to engage with the
material
that is being presented. Easily create an interactive
Mind Map
online with this free Mind Mapping tool,
(Exam Time).
4-Creativity:
Essentially a Mind Map is a blank canvas; why
not
have some fun in your classroom? Get the creative
juices flowing by
throwing your students a silly idea
and asking them how this can be
achieved. Not only
will this exercise encourage creativity, but it will
also
help students think for themselves and have some
fun with it!
5-Learning:
Mind Maps have been embraced in the realm of
education as a learning tool which help students
reinforce knowledge by
making connections
between different areas and delving in-depth
into an
area.
Outside class:
1-Collaboration:
The new generation of “Digital Citizens” are
highly
adaptable to change and expect to use technology
as part of
their education. Students can easily work
together on group projects or
assignments using
free online study tools such as (Exam Time)
where you can
share your Mind Map with friends
or a group of people.
2-Assessment:
A great way to use Mind Maps for assessment is
to
ask students to express their ideas about a topic in
a Mind Map
before and after a class. Students will
retain the information better
and it will also reassure
teachers that students remember and understand
the knowledge.
3-Comprehension:
Analyzing study material by reflecting on
what you
have learned is key to fully comprehending new
information.
Encourage students to delve into the
material and see how far they can
go .
A Mind Map can develop into several ideas which
can branch out into
new Mind Maps from each node.
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