Mind+Mapping

=Mind Mapping=

Mind Maps can be a product of writing that express their own complete ideas. Brainstorming uses the same format but with the purpose of idea generation and expansion. Using a tool like inspiration and rapid fire allows for a student or teacher to digitally record thoughts with minimal words and maximum recording speed.

Notetaking
Learning inspiration is quick and using Rapid Fire allows students to quickly identify relationships. Start with the main idea, then create their 6 questions. Next the create the frame for additional information about each question Use the link title option to paste the URL in. You can then link to multiple bubbles of information and teachers can check for plagiarism.

To produce a text based story, mind mapping is the process of using graphic organizers to work on a story. For hesitant writers the volume of writing is greatly decreased and they are able to add supporting graphics. Using a digital mind map also allows writers to move their ideas easily to change the sequence or make more room to tell more of their story.



One of the most powerful aspects of inspiration as a mindmapping tool is the converting to outline view. Students can see their graphic ideas turn quickly into sentences and even paragraphs. Writers that were unwilling to write by hand have produced a dramatically increased volume of output using the digital tool.



Version 8 / 9 have included mind mapping in line format as well as bubble format Version 9 now has a presentation tool that seamlessly integrates into presentation mode similar to powerpoint.

Additional Resources Check out - http://delicious.com/amboe_k/mindmap Check out - http://www.inspiration.com/Educators Inspiration has a wealth of templates built in and ready to use.



Kidspiration works in the same way. An interesting usage is for having the icons spoken. If you have a selection such as this....

then students can create their own sentences by clicking on the words.



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