Mind Mapping

Mind Mapping

1. Ideas for Implementation

   • Give students a list of words they are required to use in some way
   • Mapping Character relationships
   • Explore Themes in a given text
   • Outline writing assignments or debates
   • Link or incorporate multiple disciplines or content areas together

2. Uses

   • For Brainstorming
     • Generate ideas for writing assignments
     • Collaborate with peers to better analyze material
   • For Summarizing
     • Use single words to represent concepts
     • Incorporate images to stand for big ideas
     • Narrow down information to the most important material
   • For Researching
     • Synthesize discovered information
     • Use to outline research paper
   • For Presenting
     • Use tools like Prezi to flow information
     • Demonstrate understanding of most valuable material
   • For Studying
     • Helps visual learners to see structure better
     • Synthesizes material
   • For Thinking
     • Seek multiple solutions to complex problems
     • Graphically and visually represent what you already know

3. Tools for Creation

   • Paper and Pencil options
     • Graphic Organizers
     • Thinking Maps
     • Blank Paper
   • Web 2.0 Tools
     • Bubbl.us
     • Popplet
     • XMind (Software Download)
     • WebSpiration (Inspiration Software)
     • Idea Sketch (App)
     • ExamTime (Demonstrated here)
     • ReadWriteThink.org
     • ClassTools.net
     • Mind42.com

4. Examples of ExamTime student work

   • Vocabulary Flash Cards
   • Grammar Quiz
     • Alex Tisminezky Ch. 18 Grammar Quiz