This document discusses why instructional designers should care about mind maps. It begins with an overview of what mind maps are and how they resemble the structure of the brain. It then discusses several benefits of using mind maps, such as increased retention and recall, ease of use, and boosting creativity. Examples are provided of how mind maps can be used for planning, analyzing information, presenting ideas, and more. The document concludes by announcing new tools for creating mind maps using the Raptivity elearning software.

1. Why Should Instructional Designers Care About Mind Maps?

2. Presented by
Joe Ganci Jamaica Bracken
elearningjoe@joeganci.com jamaica@harbingergroup.com

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5. Using Mind Map in Learning
Joe Ganci
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6. What is a Mind Map?
• A mind map is a diagram used to represent:
– Words
– Ideas
– Tasks
– Or other items linked to and arranged around a
central theme.
• In a Mind Map, information is structured in a
way that resembles closely how the brain
actually works.
• Tony Buzan states, ““…the ultimate
organizational thinking tool –the Swiss army
knife of the brain!
(Tony Buzan, “the ultimate book of mind maps”, pg. 6)
Source: Wikipedia

7. Let’s Try an Experiment!
• I will now give you 15 words.
• Do NOT write the words down. Just listen.
• When I finish saying the words, I’ll ask you to write
down as many as you can remember.
• Then we’ll get to the fun part!

8. What Happened?
• We often can’t trust our own brains!
• Memories are not always real.
• Has this ever happened to you?
• Mind maps help us organize our
thoughts in ways that make sense.

9. How Does Our Brain Work?
• Cave Drawings
• Tree Brains. Branches = Dendrites
• Maps = Guides

10. Why Should Instructional Designers Care
About Mind Maps?
• Helps you to think visually
• Create better learning experiences
• Chunk up information
• Plan and Analyze

11. Some Additional Benefits of Mind Maps
• Ease of use
• Focus
• Time saved (50 –95%) using key words
• Increased Retention and Recall
• More creativity
• Selling ideas more easily as it helps people to visualize
• Brain more alert and receptive, likes visual
• Large volumes of information on one page

12. Understanding Associations Using Mind Maps

13. The Mind Map Technique
• Central idea: • Now put any words that occur to you
– What word best describes on smaller branches attached to the
your main topic? Put it in the appropriate main branch.
middle of the page.
• Main branches: • If you need to, just put them in empty
– Start branching from the space and attach them later by
central object preferably with drawing lines.
a color to each branch
– Each branch represents
association to the central idea
• Now put any images that occur to
you on or near the smaller branches
– Make 4 or 5 main branches
attached to the central attached to the appropriate main
idea, each with a word and/or branch.
an image that best describes
a main idea
– Emphasize important
keywords

14. Tips and Tricks for Creating Mind Map
• Use keywords
• Use images and Color
• Be clear
• Use arrows to link ideas
• Review your mind map…later

15. Use Cases of Mind Map

16. Written Docs vs. Mind Maps
Source (Right hand side text box): Wikipedia
Source (Left hand side mind map image): http://nicoledlee.blogspot.in/2011/02/cairo-egypt-complex-mind-map.html

17. Diagrams vs. Mind Maps
Source (Right hand side image): http://saveclimatechange.blogspot.in/
Source (Left hand side image) : http://freeimagesarchive.com/img15362.search.htm

18. Tables vs. Mind Maps

19. Teaching with Mind Maps
Let learners…
– Brainstorm
– Identify problems and solutions
– Record and take notes
– Evaluate learning outcomes

20. Learning with Mind Maps
Learners…
– Remember Better with Visual Cues
– Are Better Able to Chunk Information
– Can Identify Triggers

21. Benefits of Mind Maps in Learning
Stimulates
reflection
(recall)
Supports
Assists in
problem
Planning
solving skills
Mind
Mapping
Is highly Boosts
interactive creativity
Enhances
effective
presentations

22. Bunch of Mind Map Tools!
Tools Features
FreeMind Free and Supports Windows, Linux, Mac
Xmind Free and Supports Windows, Linux, Mac
Bubbl.us Free online application
MindMeister Collaborative online mind mapping with
subscription plans
Novamind Windows / Mac
iThoughts iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch
iMindMap Official software from Tony Buzan

23. Mind Maps with Raptivity

24. User Initiated Zoom In Effect Hub And Spokes
Buildup and Rollover

25. Introducing Raptivity
Mind Map!

29. Mind Map Customization

30. Who Qualifies?
‘Raptivity Evolve’ is for Premium Raptivity
Customers.
Basic Requirement -
• Raptivity Essential &
• Active Raptivity support plan
If you don’t yet qualify, or not sure if you do, write
to us! info@raptivity.com

31. How do you get Raptivity Evolve?
Log in to Raptivity Community to download Raptivity Evolve

32. Other Announcements

33. Introducing Training Services

34. Training Services Details
4-hour Training session covers:
• Instructional significance and benefits of
interactivity in eLearning
• Introduction to Raptivity, Raptivity packs, and
their use
• Tips & Tricks
• Integration with other tools

35. Training Services Details
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Date: July 10th, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)
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36. Thank You!
Joe Ganci Jamaica Bracken
elearningjoe@joeganci.com jamaica@harbingergroup.com
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