monday march 22 - mind maps / idea maps

Monday March 22

Mind maps / Idea maps

Mind maps / Idea maps

What are Mind maps / Idea maps ?

Tools for creation

Examples

Mind maps / Idea maps

When you think of a mind map or an idea map, does something like these come to mind?

Mind maps / Idea maps

In this example, the 4 seasons radiate from the hub and the months from the respective season

Mindmaps / Ideamaps

http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/images/examples/TheColorBlue_MV_bigbig.png

Mind maps / Idea maps

Here, “the color blue” is thought of in 4 ways

1. Sky2. Earth3. Water4. Favourite Color

Mind maps / Idea maps

Mind maps (or idea maps) generally are visual, non-linear representations of a word or idea to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added.

Mind maps / Idea maps

A mind map reflects that which is thought about a single topic, which can focus group brainstorming.

Ideas can be randomly “mapped”, with placement relative to key terms.

Mind maps / Idea maps

Another term that is often used in the same vein is concept map.

A concept map can be thought of as showing the relationships among concepts.

http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/images/examples/NewtonsLawsofMotion_DV_big.png

Mind maps / Idea maps

A concept map often has connective phrases such as "gives rise to", "results in", "is required by," or "contributes to“ to help define relationships.

Mind maps / Idea maps

Tools for creation

Text2mindmap

http://www.text2mindmap.com/

Mind maps / Idea maps

Tools for creation

Bubblus

http://bubbl.us/

Mind maps / Idea maps

Tools for creation

Mindomo

http://www.mindomo.com/

Mind maps / Idea maps

Examples

http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples/education.htm

Mind maps / Idea maps

Examples

http://www.slideshare.net/fredmiller/mind-mapping-examples-presentation