Use of mind maps in formal education

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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.

Interactive versions of the map in the right: Using Flash Using PDF (Acrobat 9 or later)

Learning material[edit]

Understanding material[edit]

Note-taking in class or lectures[edit]

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]

Supporting teaching[edit]

Revision[edit]

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