How can computers help to improve human problem solving processes? Feedback on this map is welcome! Write to thomasteepe@web.de
e.g. combine things. tables in maps. tables containing maps.
heuristic procedures. creativity tools. analysis tools. common sense. + many more. IDEAL model. ABCDE model. brainstorming. force fit. synectics. analogy techniques. asking questions. use diagrams for analysis. sleep over it. take a break. talk to an expert. mycoted.com. I = identify problem. D = define goals. E = explore strategies. A = assess and act. L = look back and learn. A = assessment (of the problem). B = brainstorming for solutions. C = consequences - what happens if we take this action?. D = do it. E = evaluate.
Basic question: In which situation helps which tool?. Finding suitable set of situations. Finding suitable tools. connect situations and tools. e.g.. how?. set 1: problem solving stages. set 2: problem solving difficulties. in a tool map. using a database. in a conventional list. orientation. planning. action. control. not knowing how to start. not knowing what to do with an obstacle. not knowing how to decide.
in a separate "tool map". on a separate screen. on paper. in your working map. "Mentor Mapping". e.g.. as "pop-up branches". in a pop-up window. via menu entries. use laptop screen + extra monitor. using icons. visual representations for common problem solving difficulties.
size of the canvas. number of canvases. layout of the canvas. unlimited size. use several canvases.... use classic mind map structure. use a canvas tiled in several smaller boxes. one for problem solving tools. one for your work on the problem. one for each major approach to a problem. one for each collaborator. arguably, one collaborative canvas is better.
suggesting help. problem solving dialogue with avatars. as counsellors. cf. Weizenbaums classic "Eliza" approach.
basic idea. neurochemistry. electric stimulation of brain processes. measure parameters relevant to problem solving brain activity. use cybernetic mechanisms to influence these parameters. monitoring levels of different neurochemicals. influencing levels. chemical mechanisms. electric mechanisms.
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Links to software. Links to ideas. Concept Mapping and Mind Mapping. Argument Maps. Miscellaneous. my articles on Scribd. my YouTube videos on problem solving. MindManager. FreeMind. Inspiration. What are argument maps?. debategraph. Rationale 2. bCisive. amap. Axon Idea Processor. How to become a better problem solver (zoom in for better viewing). Problem Solving with FreeMind mind mapping software (zoom in for better viewing). YouTube video on problem solving (zoom in for better viewing). commercial software. Open Source. free. commercial software. free online application. commercial software. commercial software. commercial software.
Basic questions. What are the most relevant difficulties in problem solving.... What are the differences between several problem solving styles?. Which tools can help to overcome these difficulties in problem solving?. What software is best suited to help in problem solving?. What is the role of domain-specific knowledge.... ... with respect to the individual?. ... with respect to problem solving in groups?. ... as opposed to more general heuristic knowledge?.