MIND MAPPING, BRAINSTORMING AND WEBBING
Mind Mapping / Concept maps are new names for brainstorming. When brainstorming, many ideas were presented and written on the chart paper or chalk board. This can still be done on chart paper or the chalk board, but there are online tools that will make this more engaging.
Number-smart / logic-smart learners will enjoy creating these maps, finding relationships and patterns within these ideas/concepts - taking a single idea and creating something larger.
Mind mapping enables the learner to manipulate ideas and concepts, to summarize and organize, and then present this information in a comprehensive way.
"Because mind mapping is more flexible than outlining, it encourages creativity. Displaying all related topics on the same mind map, with emphasis and connections indicated by images, symbols, and colors, improves memory retention. The maps are also easier to understand, which saves time and increases productivity. Diane Murley “Mind Mapping Complex Information”
WEBSITES FOR CREATING MIND MAPS
Mind Mapping / Concept maps are new names for brainstorming. When brainstorming, many ideas were presented and written on the chart paper or chalk board. This can still be done on chart paper or the chalk board, but there are online tools that will make this more engaging.
Number-smart / logic-smart learners will enjoy creating these maps, finding relationships and patterns within these ideas/concepts - taking a single idea and creating something larger.
Mind mapping enables the learner to manipulate ideas and concepts, to summarize and organize, and then present this information in a comprehensive way.
"Because mind mapping is more flexible than outlining, it encourages creativity. Displaying all related topics on the same mind map, with emphasis and connections indicated by images, symbols, and colors, improves memory retention. The maps are also easier to understand, which saves time and increases productivity. Diane Murley “Mind Mapping Complex Information”
WEBSITES FOR CREATING MIND MAPS
Bubbl.us
https://bubbl.us Bubbl.us is a tool for creating concept maps or mind maps. Bubbl.us can be used for pre-writing, collecting thoughts on a topic, brainstorming and more. Each document begin with a single bubble - main idea. From there bubbles are added to represent more main ideas or support the main idea. |
Exploratree
http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ Exploratree has a variety of brainstorming/mind mapping templates that can be printed or used online. Text, graphics and videos can be included in these maps. |
Popplet
www.popplet.com Popplet is a tool for creating mind maps. Each popple contains information (text, graphic, video). These popples can then be connected to create a concept / mind map. |