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+ | Mind maps and concept maps both had their origins in the educational arena. | ||
− | + | Below is an outline of educational uses of mind mapping. It is not just a list of possibilities. Follow the '''More...''' and other links to find ideas and explanations of how to use mind maps for these actions yourself. | |
− | + | Alternatively you can navigate by a mind map like the one on the right: The following two links open an active mind map in a separate browser window. This map has expanding branches and hyperlinks to other parts of WikIT. | |
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+ | Interactive map: [http://www.informationtamers.com/Flash/Formal-education.swf Flash (recommended)] | ||
− | == [[ | + | ::: [http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/Formal-education.pdf PDF] [http://www.informationtamers.com/Mindjet-Player-problems.html (problem?)] |
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+ | == Learning material == | ||
+ | Nancy Marguilies is a proponent of [[Mindscapes]] in the classroom to help engage students and support their learning. | ||
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+ | == Understanding material == | ||
+ | In a formal education setting, using mind maps or concept maps has become increasingly common over the last decade. It's not a recent phenomenon, though. The analysis and development of ways of enhancing learning by visual presentation and linking of ideas has a history in academia stretching back to the 1960s. | ||
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+ | Both kinds of maps are useful, but in different ways. | ||
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+ | == Note-taking in class or lectures == | ||
+ | See '''[[Note-taking with mind maps]]''' | ||
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+ | == Collaboration == | ||
Supporting group projects | Supporting group projects | ||
− | == | + | == Dissertations / term papers / homework == |
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+ | === Planning === | ||
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+ | === Researching === | ||
− | === | + | === Organizing results === |
− | === | + | === Preparing === |
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− | == | + | == Supporting learning how to think (like CORT) == |
− | === | + | === Helps students understand concepts, information === |
− | + | See the '''[[Visual thinking guides]]''' | |
− | == | + | == Supporting teaching == |
− | == | + | == Revision == |
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+ | [[Category:Education]] |
Latest revision as of 05:02, 8 January 2014
Mind maps and concept maps both had their origins in the educational arena.
Below is an outline of educational uses of mind mapping. It is not just a list of possibilities. Follow the More… and other links to find ideas and explanations of how to use mind maps for these actions yourself.
Alternatively you can navigate by a mind map like the one on the right: The following two links open an active mind map in a separate browser window. This map has expanding branches and hyperlinks to other parts of WikIT.
Interactive map: Flash (recommended)
Contents
Learning material[edit]
Nancy Marguilies is a proponent of Mindscapes in the classroom to help engage students and support their learning.
Understanding material[edit]
In a formal education setting, using mind maps or concept maps has become increasingly common over the last decade. It’s not a recent phenomenon, though. The analysis and development of ways of enhancing learning by visual presentation and linking of ideas has a history in academia stretching back to the 1960s.
Both kinds of maps are useful, but in different ways.
Note-taking in class or lectures[edit]
See Note-taking with mind maps
Collaboration[edit]
Supporting group projects
Dissertations / term papers / homework[edit]
Planning[edit]
Researching[edit]
Organizing results[edit]
Preparing[edit]
Presenting[edit]
Supporting learning how to think (like CORT)[edit]
Helps students understand concepts, information[edit]
See the Visual thinking guides