Mind Maps

http://mind42.com/mindmaps

1. Discuss the idea that you chose for this project.

1)      Why did you choose this idea?  I chose this idea because I used the idea before but in different formats and wanted to experience the idea in this format. Using existing material simplified the process for me.

2)      What is the learning outcome or expected goal of your mind-mapping? I expect students to increase their knowledge of the subject matter and, more importantly, to think critically about the connections and relationships between a substance that heals when used properly or kills when used improperly. I expect students to recognize the living environment around them and how naturally occurring materials greatly impact humanity.

3)      What type of assessment does this tool fit in? I would use this in guided inquiry instructing and the formative assessment would be a verbal and digital presentation of the topic/mind map according to a mind map assignment rubric that scores 10 questions based on each image/link. In other words the question would ask the student to share thoughts on the image to gauge comprehension..

4)      In what way will this mind-map tool improve your students’ learning of the concept or the topic? It will require students to click on the links and ponder the images in preparation for their presentation. Auditory learners will be required to produce a presentation with sound and kinesthetic learners will be required to produce a presentation that includes movement such as role playing.

2) What did you think was the most important lesson you learned from this activity? I learned how to use this fairly easy to use tool and add it to my toolkit. I also learned that the Inspiration and Webspiration sites as less user friendly.

3) What did you like or dislike about the software or web-based online mind-mapping tool you used? I liked Mindmap42 because it was easy to understand and use. I did not like Inspiration and Webspiration because they were not.

4) What would you do differently next time you do mind-mapping and/or use this tool or you assign it to your students? I would practice and learn more about how to use it. For example, attaching pictures is not as easy as attaching URL links and should be.