Understanding Mind Maps: Classroom Management and Learning Outcomes
Explore the concept of mind maps in virtual classrooms, learn about their features and applications, and understand the differences between mind maps and concept maps. Discover how to keep the audience engaged, gather ideas effectively, and enhance professional engagement. The European Commission does not endorse the content.
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"The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Classroom management: keeping the audience involved within the virtual classroom - Mind maps, the basics ref. DigCompEdu Area 1: Professional Engagement Partner: IAL FVG "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Goals At the end of this module you will be able to: Learning outcome 1 Identify the main features and applications of mind maps. Learning outcome 2 Recognize differences in structure and use of mind and concept maps. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Index of contents Unit 2. Mind maps vs concept maps Unit 1. Mind maps 2.1. Does this look like a mind map? 2.2. Mental and conceptual maps compared 2.3. Differences in detail 2.4. Concept maps in brief 1.1. How difficult is it to gather ideas? 1.2. Evaluate your effort... 1.3. Presenting oneself with a map 1.4. The elements of Buzan's map 1.5. Try it out 1.6. Mind maps in brief "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.1 How difficult is it to gather ideas? If you are not organized, even a seemingly simple activity like presenting a topic complicated. you know well can be Can t you believe it? Grab a pen and paper, and try to introduce yourself with a short text of about 300 characters. Only continue when you have finished! "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.2 Evaluate your effort... Were you struggling to organize your argument? This is normal: when we think, our minds tend to "jump" from one concept to another in an order that is not as linear as the text you had to write on paper. Was the white paper freezing you out? That's normal: it's determining what to start with, but also how to use the space. Couldn't stick to 300 characters? This is normal: you need to carefully consider which points to prioritize and how much weight to give to each. Were you perfectly confident? Then the blank sheet of paper doesn't intimidate you, and you have clear ideas: both about the most important things to say and the order in which to say them. But can you always be this efficient, or are there topics that give you a harder time? Were you struggling to decide what to start with? That's normal: deciding what to prioritize is one of the main problems in exposing a topic, even a familiar one (and sometimes because of it!). not just a matter of "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.3 Presenting oneself with a map Have you heard of Tony Buzan before? He was a British psychologist who worked, in particular, on learning techniques. and memorization He presented himself as you see on the side, using a "mind map": a tool he devised to graphically represent thinking (and much more!). Observe it carefully. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.4 The elements of Buzan's map 1. Central node The map has a center, which is the starting point topic for reflection. 4. Leaf nodes Concepts are distributed on several levels, without a theoretical limit. Nodes without offspring are called "leaves." 6 5 2. Branches Branches radiate outward from the center, representing hierarchical associations between concepts. 5. Graphics The map gives room for creativity: colors, pictures and drawings are used. 3 1 4 2 3. Words Each topic or concept is represented by a single word. 6. Reading order The map should be read clockwise starting from the top right branch. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.5 Try it out What do you think? Does this sound like a useful technique for organizing ideas? Get pen and paper, and this time if you want also crayons, photographs, scissors, and magazines to easily get images. Then try coming up with a mind map, inspired by the one you just saw by Tony Buzan. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.6 Mind maps in brief Now look at the mind map you just created. How useful could it be to you as a basis for doing the initial task, which is to present yourself with a 300-paragraph text? Or even give a small "off the cuff" presentation speech? As you can imagine, mind maps are a technique for generating and organizing ideas that is useful in many situations, not just for presenting yourself: in fact, they are general visual thinking tools. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.6 Mind maps in brief Generally speaking, mind maps represent ideas and their associations in a diagram that always has a center and words, or short phrases, that describe concepts. The words are connected by branches that depart from the center in a radial, hierarchical fashion. Often graphic elements such as colors, pictures or icons are used: in this way, mind maps give room for both the rational aspect of classification and hierarchy and the creative and expressive aspect of the author. In digital versions, external resources such as files or links can be integrated. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.6 Mind maps in brief Mind maps are designed by steps: from the word-idea placed in the center, one proceeds outward associating sub-ideas as one goes along. They can be made manually, or through software to produce digital versions. They can help in work and teaching, but also in private life. They are useful for preparing presentations, and also for studying and taking notes. But they can also support brainstorming, problem analysis, decision making, process management or design. All this is because they are valuable tools for synthesis and understanding, as well as stimulants for attention and memory, and also for creating new ideas. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps 1.6 Mind maps in brief "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps Summing up: Mind maps are tools for visual thinking. Represent the hierarchical associations between ideas. They consist of a central idea connected by branches to associated concepts on multiple levels, forming a radial structure. They are useful in all activities that require brainstorming, because they stimulate synthesis, understanding and the creation of new ideas. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps Please answer the following question: 1. Why are mind maps called graphic tools for representing ideas?(2 correct answers) Because they lighten the work by harmonizing the rational aspect of classification and hierarchy, with the creative and expressive one. Because they visually represent how in our minds we group and link concepts hierarchically. Because they take advantage of colors and images to facilitate associations and stimulate reasoning. Because they allow us to indulge our mind's tendency to "jump" from one concept to another in an order that is not linear. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps Please answer the following question: 2. For which of the following problems is it not advantageous to make use of a mind map? (1 correct answer) Define the content of the next physics lesson. Plan the renovation of the bathroom. Describe how library loan procedures work. Evaluate the pros and cons of new software. Take notes during history class. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps Please answer the following question: 3. What do the lines represent within a mind map?(1 correct answer) The associations between concepts. The relationships between concepts. The hierarchy of concepts. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
1. Mind maps Please answer the following question: 4. Problem solving is one of the activities that benefits most from the use of mind maps. Which of the strengths of mind maps are specifically useful to it? (2 correct answers) Understanding of the problem Stimulation of attention Memorization of the problem Generation of new ideas Synthesis of the problem "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 1. Why are mind maps called graphic tools for representing ideas? (2 correct answers) Because they lighten the work by harmonizing the rational aspect of classification and hierarchy, with the creative and expressive one. Because they visually represent how in our minds we group and link concepts hierarchically. Because they take advantage of colors and images to facilitate associations and stimulate reasoning. Because they allow us to indulge our mind's tendency to "jump" from one concept to another in an order that is not linear. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 2. For which of the following problems is it not advantageous to make use of a mind map? (1 correct answer) Define the content of the next physics lesson. Plan the renovation of the bathroom. Describe how library loan procedures work. Evaluate the pros and cons of new software. Take notes during history class. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 3. What do the lines represent within a mind map? (1 correct answer) The associations between concepts. The relationships between concepts. The hierarchy of concepts. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 4. Problem solving is one of the activities that benefits most from the use of mind maps. Which of the strengths of mind maps are specifically useful to it? (2 correct answers) Understanding of the problem Stimulation of attention Memorization of the problem Generation of new ideas Synthesis of the problem "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.1 Does this look like a mind map? Observe the map on the side. What do you think of it? Do you notice any graphical differences from the Buzan map seen earlier? Let's think about it: Does it have words connected by lines or arrows? Does it have anything written on the links? Does it have a radial structure around the center or vertical downward? Does it use colors and pictures, or not? Does it have only hierarchical links, or not? "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.2 Mental and concept maps compared The one presented is a concept map, and it has several differences from a mind map. The most obvious are graphic ones, for example: It has a vertical downward structure and not radial around the center It has word-concepts connected by arrows and not by simple lines (1) There are word-links on the links (2) It does not use colors and pictures It also has cross links between nodes of different branches (3). The differences, however, do not end there, and the most important one is that they do not represent the same thing... 2 3 1 "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.2 Mental and concept maps compared Mind maps are focused on concepts and represent a theme or problem by combining them progressively by association. Concept maps are focused on the relationships between concepts and represent knowledge analytically, making explicit the links between concepts. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.3 Differences in detail Mind maps Concept maps Structure Radial from the central idea. Tree-like branching downward from the main concept. Concepts They can be represented within boxes, which in that case are called nodes. They are always represented within boxes, and are called nodes. Links between concepts Always hierarchical. Not only hierarchical. Represented by lines without directions. Represented by arrows labeled with link- words, which make explicit the relationship between concepts. Link-words are often verbs. Occasionally cross-cutting. They are often cross-cutting. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.3 Differences in detail Mind maps Concept maps Graphics Frequent use of colors and pictures: creativity is used to balance the rational aspect of classifying concepts. Rare use of colors and pictures, which in any case have little importance compared to organization and schematization. Especially indicated for ... Activities that require brainstorming, and thus benefit from the process of classifying and hierarchizing concepts. To interpret, understand or explain analytically specific fields of knowledge or topics, and to relate them to prior knowledge. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.4 Concept maps in brief As you have seen, mind maps and concept maps have different characteristics. The use of one or the other depends on what you want to represent. Mind maps stimulate creative thinking and bring out the classification and hierarchy of concepts; concept maps, first proposed by Joseph Novak, emphasize the connections between entities in a known subject... "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.4 Concept maps in brief ... that is why the focus of concept maps is on concepts and their relationships. Concepts are represented by nodes, consisting of a word-concept or a short sentence enclosed in a box; relationships, on the other hand, are connections indicated by arrows with labels (link-words) that indicate the direction of the relationship and make explicit the type of relationship. Each sequence "words- concept "+"words-binding "+"words-concept" forms a proposition capable of returning a unified and self-contained meaning. Connections are also often transversal, meaning between nodes of different branches. Typically there is only one key concept, and then the map has a hierarchical structure of an inverted tree, running vertically downward. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.4 Concept maps in brief Concept maps can be manually drawn but, given the complexity in their design, they are more often created withdigital tools. They can help in work and teaching when one is studying or has to communicate, explain or generally understandable even to those who did not produce the map. share knowledge that is But they are also useful in the assessment of understanding of a topic. All this is because they are valuable tools for synthesis, connection with prior knowledge and understanding of fields of knowledge, problems or processes. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps 2.4 Concept maps in brief "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps Summing up: Concept maps are tools for graphically representing knowledge in an analytical way. Represent concepts and the variety of their connections. They consist of a hierarchical pyramidal structure, starting with a main concept at the top, but with various cross-connections. They are useful in all activities that require interpreting, understanding, explaining analytically, or establishing relationships between knowledge. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps Please answer the following question: 1. (2 correct answers) Which of the following characteristics relate to concept maps? Occasionally they may have hierarchical cross-links between concepts. They are focused on the relationships between concepts. Links between concepts are relationships that are not necessarily hierarchical. They are particularly useful for tasks that require classification and hierarchy of concepts. They generally have a radial structure around the center. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps Please answer the following question: You have to support the analysts who will have to design the new computer application for the teaching activity... 2. You want to get a rough idea of managed entities and activities. What tool is best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps Please answer the following question: You have to support the analysts who will have to design the new computer application for the teaching activity... 3. You want to illustrate processes and operational details. Which tool is best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
2. Mind maps vs concept maps Please answer the following question: 4. You have just read a very interesting article about progress in nuclear fusion. You would like to fix the ideas by helping yourself with a map. What tool would be best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 1. (2 correct answers) Which of the following characteristics relate to concept maps? Occasionally they may have hierarchical cross-links between concepts. They are focused on the relationships between concepts. Links between concepts are relationships that are not necessarily hierarchical. They are particularly useful for tasks that require classification and hierarchy of concepts. They generally have a radial structure around the center. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: You have to support the analysts who will have to design the new computer application for the teaching activity... 2. You want to get a rough idea of managed entities and activities. What tool is best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: You have to support the analysts who will have to design the new computer application for the teaching activity... 3. You want to illustrate processes and operational details. Which tool is best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Unit test solutions Here are the answers: 4. You have just read a very interesting article about progress in nuclear fusion. You would like to fix the ideas by helping yourself with a map. What tool would be best for you to use? (1 correct answer) A mind map. A concept map. Indifferently either map. A mind map or conceptual map depending on what you want to focus on. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
Awesome! Remember (now you know): Learning outcome 1 Identify the main features and applications of mind maps. Learning outcome 2 Recognize differences in structure and use of mind and concept maps. "The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein."
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