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MIND MAPS

MIND MAPS. HOW TO MAKE & USE THEM. Why to use Mind Maps?. MMs provide an alternative to linear notes MMs support memory processes and synthesize thinking MMs help designate what is important MMs are distinctive, individual MMs help find logical connections MMs’ creator is actively involved

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MIND MAPS

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  1. MIND MAPS HOW TO MAKE & USE THEM

  2. Why to use Mind Maps? • MMs provide an alternative to linear notes • MMs support memory processes and synthesize thinking • MMs help designate what is important • MMs are distinctive, individual • MMs help find logical connections • MMs’ creator is actively involved • MMs are fun (students learn better)

  3. What can we use MMs for? • Topic survey (before writing an essay) • Vocabulary list (a concept map) • Presentation • Taking notes (requires some experience) • Revision for a topic (a reconstruction of the map and a comparison with the original one) • Project planning • Team discussion of the topic

  4. How to make a MM… • STEP 1 • Start with the topic • Put it in the centreof your sheet • Use a picture to illustrate the topic

  5. How to make a MM… • STEP 2 • Add the subtopics • Use BLOCK LETTERS to label branches • Use a differentcolour for eachbranch • The degree of each branch should not exceed 45°

  6. How to make a MM… • STEP 3 • Develop furthersubtopics • Add pictures for any subtopic if possible

  7. Most common mistakes • No colours • No pictures

  8. Most common mistakes • Poorly designated central topic

  9. PRACTICE #1starting with something simple… • TOPIC: MY COMENIUS EXPERIENCE • Each student creates a MM about their Comenius experience • A3 size sheet

  10. PRACTICE #2exploring a topic… • TOPIC: RED BLOOD CELLS • Each student creates a MM using their knowledge of red blood cells • Using a support text, each student adds more information and develops the MM • A3 size sheet

  11. PRACTICE #3topic discussion in groups… • TOPIC: WHAT HELPS ME TO LEARN • In groups of three, students create a MM on the topic • In 3 groups combined, each group briefly presents their MM and possibly develops or remakes their MM • A1 size sheet

  12. Further EXAMPLE of USE #1 • TOPIC SURVEY • Students make a MM on the topic given • Students check the structure of the topic • Students apply the MM to the structure or basic points of the topic WHO AM I?

  13. Further EXAMPLE of USE #2 • TOPIC DISCUSSION • Define the topic • Each student makes their own MM (10 min) • Short presentation of individual MM in groups (possible follow-up: re-make of an individual MM) • Discussion in the group and making of group MM BODY MEMORY

  14. Further EXAMPLE of USE #3 • CONCEPT MAP • Each student makes their own concept map • The teacher can see the range of vocabulary and fill the gap PLANNING A TRIP (minddraw.com)

  15. INTERNET SOURCES • http://www.mindmapinspiration.com a great archive of MMs and many examples • http://www.informationtamers.com a very inspiring web on MindMaps • Google ‘mind maps software’ to check out free software to make MMs

  16. Petr Bek 2013 for learning2live.eu

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