Difference between revisions of "Mind Mapping"

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{{Term|MIND MAPPING|A [[Learning Methodologies|Learning methodology]] that consists of drawing [[diagrams]] used to represent words, ideas, tasks, processes or other items. It is a non-linear way of organizing information and a technique that allows to capture the natural flow of ideas. Each idea or fact is written down and then linked by lines or curves to its major or minor (or following or previous) idea or fact, thus creating a web of relationships. Its purpose is to focus attention, and to capture and frame knowledge to facilitate sharing of ideas and concepts.
 
{{Term|MIND MAPPING|A [[Learning Methodologies|Learning methodology]] that consists of drawing [[diagrams]] used to represent words, ideas, tasks, processes or other items. It is a non-linear way of organizing information and a technique that allows to capture the natural flow of ideas. Each idea or fact is written down and then linked by lines or curves to its major or minor (or following or previous) idea or fact, thus creating a web of relationships. Its purpose is to focus attention, and to capture and frame knowledge to facilitate sharing of ideas and concepts.
They can be used to:
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Mind maps can be used to:
 
*Summarize information
 
*Summarize information
 
*Convey information from different sources
 
*Convey information from different sources

Revision as of 15:52, 8 October 2008

Term2.png MIND MAPPING
A Learning methodology that consists of drawing diagrams used to represent words, ideas, tasks, processes or other items. It is a non-linear way of organizing information and a technique that allows to capture the natural flow of ideas. Each idea or fact is written down and then linked by lines or curves to its major or minor (or following or previous) idea or fact, thus creating a web of relationships. Its purpose is to focus attention, and to capture and frame knowledge to facilitate sharing of ideas and concepts.

Mind maps can be used to:

  • Summarize information
  • Convey information from different sources
  • Think throught complex problems
  • Present information in a format that shows the overall structure of a subject. [1]



References

  1. astd-cac.net (08 July 2008) Wikipedia(08 July 2008) www.mind-mapping.co.uk (08 July 2008), www.illumine.co.uk (08 July 2008), www.mindtools.com (08 July 2008), www.thinksmart.com (8 October 2008), www.mindtools.com (8 October 2008), www.businessdictionary.com (8 October 2008)