mind maps what is a mind map? a tool to help you think, learn, understand and remember. prepared by...
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Mind MapsWhat is a mind map?A tool to help you think, learn, understand and remember.
Prepared by Julie 2006
How?
Mind maps work like the brain.
The brain does not process information in a linear process.
One idea has many associations linked to it in your mind.
Pollination
Johnny Apple Seed
Mackintosh
Apple Pie
Orchard
Apple
Key Words & Images
The system organizes notes/thoughts by
utilizing images and keywords.
The mind map helps a student see and understand complex relationships between ideas.
Memory remembers associations.
Mind maps also improve recall of information.
Mind Maps – When can we use them?
Reviewing for a test/exam
Researching a topic Note-taking Summarizing a
reading Creative writing Thesis Essay Preparing for a
presentation
Let’s Start! Always start in the centre of your page. In the centre draw/import a clear image
that represents your topic or them
Topic :Teddy A Border Collie
and his misadventure Author: Anonymous
Topic :Teddy A Border Collie
and his misadventure Author: Anonymous
Theme
Unconditional Love
Theme
Unconditional Love
Generate the keywords and ideas that are related to the story
- Mr. Beaver - Cheese-cake Bay
- Foxy - The Farmer
- Iris the Blue Heron - Joey
- Cleo the Cat - Sarah
- Xmas - Gas Station
- Play Station
Developing the Mind Map Points to remember Rules of Engagement
Print keywords in lower case lettersSubtopics radiate from the centreLink subtopics to the centre theme with arrowsCreate a visual memory aid to represent the subtopics. “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Images create an instantaneous response. Utilizing words and images engage both sides of the brainPlace related words and phrases on branches from subtopics – Ideas must be visually anchored to each individual subtopic otherwise thought is disconnected.
A few more ideas to engage the mind.
Use colour to make concepts come alive. Colour stimulates imagination and holds your attentionCreativity is key
Creativity stimulates memory
The Story Unfolds
Sarah
Cheese-CakeBay
GasStation
Farmer
Grandmother’s House
Teddy Escapes
Wise
Plan ofReturn
Help
Play StationFriendsReturn
Now your turn
Create your own mind map using the following free download.
http://www.inspiration.com/freetrial/index.cfm
The Assignment
Use the links below to gather information and to create a mind map that summarizes who Ian Falconer is and his motivation in writing “Olivia”.
http://www.childrenslit.com/f_falconer.html http://
www.barnesandnoble.com/flash/vd.asp?PID=11416&nav=1&z=y#
Evaluating Your Mind Map
Consider the following criteria: Format Colour Content Verbosity Radiance Illustrations Neatness