Mind maps are a great way to structure a topic. It is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to a central word or idea (Wikipedia, 2011). Mind maps are a visual thinking tool that helps organise information. According to Litemind (2007) a mind map helps you better analyse and comprehend an idea. I personally found this task rewarding. I am an organised person and love seeing the ideas in front of me. This is definitely a tool I will be using in my future classroom. For classroom examples you could:
- Brainstorm ideas
- Problem solve
- Plan
- Present relevant information
This type of graphic organiser is very useful for special needs children as they can see what they need to do in simple detail. The luxury of mind maps are that they can be complex or simple.
Some can look as crazy as this.....
OR as simple as this...
Mind mapping promotes creativity and organisation. Buzan (2000) states that using mind maps uses the full range of left and right cortical skills and taps into 99% of unused mental potential. Mind mapping made me think creatively and it encourages higher order thinking.
Wikipedia, (2011). Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 14, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
Litemind, (2007). What is Mind Mapping and How to Get Started Immediately. Retrieved March 31, 2011 from http://litemind.com/what-is-mind-mapping/
Buzan, T. (2000). The Mind Map Book, Penguin Books.
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