1. MINDMAP TOOLS 16/08/2015 NLET Efrain,Kiyoko, Michelle & Yu-Hsuan

2. INTRODUCTION Outline of today’s presentation: 1. Getting started with the Brain(Kiyoko) 2. How does it work/demo (Yu-Hsuan) 3. Strength-weakness/pedagogical use(Efrain) 4. Alternatives (Michelle) 5. Q&A

3. WHAT IS A MIND MAP?  Representation around a central theme  Generate/visualize/structure/classify  Organize info/problem solving/decision making

4. THE BRAIN http://www.thebrain.com/ Online downloadable software for mind map Create a network of information organized Free trial for 30 days and continue with basic

5. WHY THE BRAIN?  Easy access, easy start  A variety of functions  Tools available for pedagogical use  Comparison to other software

6. GETTING STARTED Easy 4 steps! 1.Click on download (pic) 2.Choose your OS(pic) 3.Download 4.Create a simple profile

7. HOW DOES IT WORK? http://www.thebrain.com/support/ tutorials/pb6tour http://www.thebrain.com/support/ tutorials/pb6tour

8. HOW TO USE IT PEDAGOGICALLY mind maps are effective tools to assist with understanding concepts a method of organising and displaying information providing context in a general or specific manner

9. IN PRACTICE STUDENTS/EDUCATORS CAN: organize research have students make connections to other's ideas (are there common elements in their individual mind maps?) use as a team building activity: have students work collaboratively on a mind map of given topic

10. ADVANTAGES It offers various possibilities, not just mind map, but also could be used for time management, file arrangement. unlimited numbers of files -ability to share with others online -easy to connect ideas (even when you don’t have them connected in your head) -Choose 'forget' to delete the idea but always able to recall

11. DISADVANTAGES It takes more time to construct than just paper and pen The software uses new term, instead of saying delete, they use forget

12. ALTERNATIVES MINDGENIUS (www.mindgenius.com) – Business and Education version – Free 30 day download DABBLEBOARD (www.dabbleboard.com) – Based on a whiteboard format – Whiteboard is free – Drawing interface

13. ALTERNATIVES MINDMEISTER (www.mindmeister.com) – Basic use is free, but limited – Available for mobile apps. – Easy collaboration (online) FREEMIND (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page) – Its completely free – Have to install JVR – Its a one user application

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