mind mapping

it is a way of studying and revising that is quick and easy

its about a way of taking notes that is not boring

its the best way to brainstorm your ideas!

remeber things better

saves time

organises your thinking

improve reading skills and critical thinking

it allows the teacher to monitor and assess the students understanding more effectively so that the learners can address any of their misconceptions.

helps with lesson plannnig

curriculum for the school year

gives a visual overview of what needs to be covered

they are printable and can be shared via the web

can't have more than one centre point

can't always cut and paste between maps

it is an expensive product if you want to fully use it (online)

uses a lot of memory

Mona and Khalick (2008:299) state "mind maps are integral to building conceptual links in student understanding and recollection."

using mind maps to raise standards in literacy, improve confidence and encourage positive attitudes towards learning. Cain (2010)

its up to you!!

go crazy!!!!!!!

paper

creativity is not excited by note taking therefore mind mapping appeals to senses with visual elements, images, branch colours and curved branches. Franz (2015)

note only key words - saves vital study time

brain actively makes links between ideas, adds connections and put your thoughts in order

brain responds to mind mapping as it replicates the natural thinking process.  so ideas flow onto the page making studying more enjoyable and more fun!

Cain, E (2010) conciselearning.com accessed on 20,11,15

Long, D (2011) how thinking maps student achievement? Networks vol 13 issue 2 accessed 20/11/15

journals.library.wisc.edu