This document discusses different visualization tools used for organizing information and ideas, including mind maps, concept maps, and brainstorming. It explains that mind maps use a graphical format to structure information in a way that resembles how the brain works, and they can increase creativity, productivity and memory retention. Concept maps show relationships between concepts in a diagrammatic form and are useful for highlighting similarities, differences and sub-components of ideas. Brainstorming is a group technique to gather ideas for solving a problem. The document also provides tips to improve brainstorming sessions and lists some online tools that can be used to create mind maps and concept maps.

1. ARSHA BABU
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2.  A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and
concepts.
 It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring
information, helping you to better analyze,
comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new
ideas.

3. In a mind map, as
opposed to
traditional note
taking or a linear
text, information
is structured in a
way that
resembles much
more closely how
your brain actually
works.

4. BENEFITS
 Mind mapping increases your creativity and
productivity.
 This activity allows you to quickly generate creative and
even unique ideas in less time.
 It gives you the freedom so that the flow of ideas is not
blocked

5.  The use of colours, images, and keywords in mind
mapping aids in enhancing your memory and
retention.
 The use of colours, images, and keywords also help
make learning more interesting and fun so you
become more motivated to remember important
details.

6.  To be able to fully understand the meaning of a mind
map active participation is important.
 Mind mapping may be difficult for those people who
are very logical in the way they think.

8. METHODS TO IMPROVE THE
BRAINSTORMING SESSION
 Avoiding face-to-face groups
 Pay attention to everyone’s ideas
 Include both individual and group approaches
 Take breaks
 Do not rush
 Facilitate the session

9. Brainstorming is
a group creativity
technique by which
efforts are made to
find a conclusion for
a specific problem by
gathering a list of
ideas spontaneously
contributed by its
members.

10. ADVANTAGES
 Encouraged creative thinking
 All ideas are accepted
 Makes every one part of team
 Exciting and easy

11. DISADVANTAGES
 Without strict control or leader present, the group
may take long time to get the solution.
 Group with large members will not effective.

12. CONCEPT
MAPPING

13.  Concept mapping is a general method that can be used
to help any individual or group to describe their ideas
about some topic in a pictorial form.
 In a concept map, each word or phrase connects to
another, and links back to the original idea, word, or
phrase.

14. USES
 Highlight the similarities and or difference between
the concepts
 Display the sub components of a concept.
 Showcase the methodical steps involved in the
development of a concept, event etc.
 Formatively assess student’s knowledge during the
learning process.

15.  Concept maps are used to stimulate the generation of
ideas, and are believed to aid creativity.
 Communicating complex ideas and arguments
 Detailing the entire structure of an idea
 Enhancing meta cognition (learning to learn, and
thinking about knowledge)

16. TOOLS
1. Bubbl.us
A good tool for creating visually attractive concept maps. No
software download required and maps you create can be saved as
an image
2. Popplet
Another tool to create and share concepts maps. It offers various
features including : recording notes in different formats with
text, images and drawings.
3. Creately
Offers tones of pre designed concept map templates, support
group works.

17. 4. Coggle
Coggle is an online tool for creating and sharing mind
maps. It works online in your browser.
5. MindMeister
It is an online mind mapping tool that lets you to
capture, develop and share ideas.