Creating a mental map online in Russian. Mind Maps or Mind Maps
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“Mental map... Esoteric again?” - I thought when I first read this title more than six months ago. Then I got into it and tried to draw my plans for the week in this format. It turned out surprisingly easy and interesting.
Here I could write that since then I began to use cards constantly, but this is not so. I forgot about them. And I remembered only in August, when I was planning a vacation trip. That's what came out of it.
What are mind maps
Several months passed after the first meeting with the cards. I planned my time: the Pomodoro timer rang, the Eisenhower Matrix worked, the calendar was filled with activities and painted in different colors. But I had the feeling that there was some other cool method, but I couldn’t remember it.And suddenly, having accidentally stumbled upon a review of services for mind maps, I realized what tool I was missing. The puzzle came together and away we go - a map for going to the store, for planning life goals, for work. Maps, maps, maps... They were blue and multi-colored, in mindmaps and on album sheets. Now the euphoria has subsided, and I use them more soberly. I'll tell you how and when.
Mind maps and me
These gizmos are effective where you need to sketch out a general vision of the situation and detail it step by step. With the help of maps, my colleagues create semantic cores, design a site map, conduct marketing research, generate ideas, prepare for presentations, organize events, plan a budget and simply make a to-do list for the week.
Where can I use the cards?
1. Working with information (presentations, speeches)
What am I doing
Using cards I collect information and sort it. What I know about the subject: properties, disadvantages, features, use - all this easily fits into the mind map scheme.
What should you do
Replace a boring lecture with a simple presentation and you will capture the audience's attention. Replace it with an interesting presentation and you will also win the respect of your audience.
2. Learning and remembering
What am I doing
The same as in the previous paragraph: I highlight the main issue, put it into sections. A huge plus of cards is that you can complete the drawings of branches if a new thought suddenly comes to mind. That's why I always draw with reserve. I’m not very friendly with services yet; I prefer a snow-white sheet of paper and colored markers.
What should you do
Create notes for lectures or books, write various texts (coursework, dissertations, articles), analyze the text. You can use detailed maps (1 map - 1 question), you can write down basic schemes.
By the way, most of you have seen something like mind maps in textbooks - these are flowcharts of the main questions of the course.
3. Brainstorming.
What am I doing
I come up with ideas (what to give for a holiday), solve problems (where to find time to study) - this is how cards help with brainstorming. I can draw cards alone or with colleagues, in any case it is effective.
What should you do
Maps for brainstorming are drawn as usual. In the center is the problem, large branches are solutions, small branches are features or consequences. If you need to generate ideas, then there will be a topic in the center, and the ideas themselves are large branches.
4. Decision making.
What am I doing
I am a logician to the core. Intuitive decisions are not my strong point. And here I have differences with Tony Buzan, the founder of the mind mapping method. It is believed that drawing and the use of symbols stimulate creative thinking, which means that the brain is tuned to search for an effective and non-standard way out of the situation (I don’t argue with that). And at such moments, intuition turns on and we make a decision based on it (here’s the catch).
Therefore, I simply write the problem in the center of the sheet, with branches of the 2nd level I designate all possible solutions, and with branches of the 3rd level I denote the consequences of these decisions.
What should you do
You write down the problem and turn it around from all sides, at the same time writing down everything that comes to mind. We organized our thoughts and saw the solution. Those who find it easier to handle facts and figures write them on branches. And whoever relies on intuition will bet on the associativity of the cards.
5. Planning.
Plan work and personal projects, budget or time.
What am I doing
First, I wrote down on the map all the books I want to read. Then I singled out from the book the form in which I would learn the material (synopsis, summary). And I created a similar goal on SmartProgress.
And then a big drawback of the cards emerged - it is difficult to tie them to deadlines. On a Gantt chart, for example, it is clearly visible which event should take place and when, and the temporal relationship of events is visible. And on the mind map you can only sign the deadline by which the task must be completed. In SmartProgress you can set intermediate deadlines, there are deadline reminders. So these two tools work well together.
What should you do
In the center of the sheet, indicate a goal, for example, “to celebrate a wedding anniversary.” And then write down the associations. Choosing a venue, list of guests, menu, budget, program - these are the key lines of your mind map. From each large ray, several more small rays depart, specifying who and in what way you will invite, what elements of the program will be, and who is responsible for them.
Why is this particular form advantageous?
Any incoming information must first be formed into an image. Then it will be remembered much easier and for a longer period. The role of cards is to organize, systematize, and visually present information. It doesn't matter whether you're planning an anniversary or organizing team work on a project, all the basic data can be fit on one large sheet.The larger the volume of the cerebral cortex is connected to the perception of information, the better it is remembered. The brain does not think linearly, but associatively, so for most people, mind maps are a suitable tool for planning or working with large amounts of data.
Pros and cons of mind maps
I have already written about the shortcomings - there is no interconnection with deadlines.And now about the advantages.
The brain first focuses on the key areas of the project. This helps you prioritize.
All main and auxiliary stages of the project are clearly visible. Contradictions, interference, and overlaps are also noticeable.
It is convenient to mark the paths already taken.
It’s easy to expand the project by adding new branches.
You can place heterogeneous elements on maps: megabytes coexist with the number of people.
What if you use mind mapping to plan goals? In combination with SmartProgress It turns out quite effectively. The main directions are determined on the map, and discipline occurs using the service.
How to build maps
Principles of drawing mapsIn the center of the sheet or a little higher, draw a central image (idea, goal, problem). Draw first-level branches from it (sub-ideas), with associations or key concepts, slightly revealing the central image. From the branches of the 1st level, take the branches of the 2nd level. If necessary, add 3rd level branches.
12 Tips for Drawing Maps
1. Include imaginative, creative thinking and associative skills. This helps the brain approach a problem from different angles and look for an unusual but effective solution.
2. Use different colors of branches to separate directions of work. If this is a map with tasks for employees, mark the branches with a specific color for each project participant. There should be no more than 8 colors so as not to get confused. The highest speed of perception is for red, yellow and orange colors. The lowest is in brown, blue and green.
3. The number of branches of 2 and subsequent levels should not be more than 5-7.
4. The map reflects the style of thinking, so do not try to standardize it.
5. Exaggerated examples are better remembered. Therefore, feel free to draw unusual pictures.
6. Freehand drawing stimulates thinking. Despite the various convenient services, do not neglect white paper and markers.
7. Make images vivid and memorable so that they evoke emotions. This will help the brain work in the right direction.
8. Build the structure according to hierarchy: important concepts are closer to the center, details are further away. You can number the branches if necessary.
9. Less words, more drawings. If there are several words, then write them down in one line so that the eye does not make unnecessary movements.
10. Come up with your own symbols. Lightning is fast, eye is control, light bulb is important.
11. Draw the first level lines thicker to see the importance of actions. The length of the line is equal to the length of the word. Vary the size of the letters to emphasize the importance of the branch.
12. Delimit branches by drawing them into blocks, connecting them with arrows to show the relationship.
Services for mind maps
If you don’t like to draw by hand (and very wrongly!), then choose paid or free programs for drawing maps on your computer. They differ in design, methods of exporting images, the ability to connect To-do List, and compatibility with platforms.I use the online service MindMeister. It is combined with Meistertask (scheduler). Plus, you can connect paid PRO packages. The data is stored on the cloud, so I can load maps from any laptop. Bright, lots of possibilities for creativity, intuitive to use. There are templates, I don’t know who cares, but that’s enough for me for now.
Psychologists believe that it is best to draw by hand, activating creative thinking as much as possible, then you will think and solve problems much more effectively. And the modern rhythm of life suggests using any service you like. Well, it's up to you. But mind maps are a really cool tool, I recommend them.
Mind maps(also called mind maps, mind maps, and mind maps) are a way to visualize ideas and show the connections between them using diagrams.
The technique of creating such a mind map emerged long before the online tools listed in this article appeared.
Now there are dozens of services that allow you to create mind maps that include not only text, but also other elements such as images, links and videos. You can also work on maps with other users, share maps on social networks, and embed them in websites.
How can a teacher use mind maps in his work?
- When explaining new material, to organize and visualize the material.
- For brainstorming - both when discussing new material and for solving organizational issues.
How can students use mind maps in their learning?
- To write a draft of a written paper to organize your ideas.
- When studying a complex topic to better understand the material.
- As an independent task, as an alternative to a presentation, poster or report.
This article lists 3 free and easy to use tools - Bubbl.us, Coggle and Popplet. If you have never created mind maps before, then it is advisable to start with them. If you need more advanced features, you should pay attention to paid programs such as Lucidchart, Mind42, MindMeister, SpiderScribe and Stormboard.
Bubbl.us
Bubbl.us is a very simple online tool. Well suited for those who need only text to create a memory card, and who do not need elements such as images or attached files (in the paid version you can add images, free version only text is available).
Coggle is a free service that allows you to create beautiful online maps. Here you can create any number of branches, bend them, change colors, and move elements.
To use Coggle you need Account in Gmail. A good option for educational institutions where they are already actively using .
At first glance, Popplet seems like a very simple tool, but in fact it has a number of interesting features that allow you to create beautiful multimedia mind maps.
Popplet cards can consist of many elements containing text, uploaded images, drawings, or videos. Elements can be highlighted in different colors, changed their size and moved. You can zoom in on an element to see it in detail, or zoom out to see the entire map.
You can work on the map together with other users, who can either add comments to map elements or create their own elements. Ready map You can print it, share it on Facebook or Twitter, or export it in PDF or PNG format. The interface is in English. There is an online version and applications for iPhone and iPad. You can create up to 5 cards for free. For $3 per month you can create an unlimited number of cards. Group discounts are available for schools.
Discussion: 9 comments
I also used similar tasks, only I did not have the French tense system, but ways of expressing the future tense in English and different meanings of modal verbs.
On the Internet you can also find many ready-made mind maps dedicated to studying in English, which is quite convenient for both students and teachers.
I myself often build mind maps, but not for work, but, as they say, for myself, in order to structure my own ideas.
But it seems to me that students can and should make these maps. When compiling, they reflect on new material.
But teachers also sometimes need to make a mind map - not for students, but for themselves.
This can be done by different people with different goals, I just shared my view on the place of cards in the learning process.
It's hard to say, convenience is a subjective thing :).
I find Google to be a simple and intuitive tool. But if you need advanced features, then you should choose a different solution.
Mind maps can be used in different ways, depending on your experience with them and creativity teachers and students. For example, my students drew the tense system of the French language. The most important thing is that mind maps are a good motivator for studying.
To create mind maps, I recommend mindmeister.net. In my opinion, this is the best software for mind mapping. There is everything you need - cloud storage, card sharing, mobile applications for Android and iOS, as well as many other features.
There is also mind42 com - I’ve been using it for a long time
Coggle looks nice, I like it. Tell me how convenient it is?
The modern world is a continuous flow of information. And often, it is very difficult to identify a rational grain in this information.
How nice it would be if all the information was sorted out in a simple and visual form.
This article is devoted to mind (intelligence) maps - a tool that allows you to quickly and easily structure any flow of information - today in the modern information world no one doubts the importance of this skill.
Now there are many translation options for the term MindMaps.
Below is a list of the most common options:
- mental maps
- mind maps
- mind maps
- thought maps
- brain maps
- concept maps
- knowledge cards
- memory cards
- association cards
MindMaps is the best tool today for structuring and processing information.
They allow you to speed up the learning process educational materials, increase the amount and speed of memorized information, speed up the development of projects, plan correctly and teach the child to learn.
How to use and draw cards correctly and in what cases are they especially needed?
The concept of the cards is based on the theory of David Ausubel. Its main idea is the presentation of new ideas, theories and concepts through existing ideas, experiences and concepts.
- In the 60s, the theory was developed by Professor Joseph Novak. He developed rules for creating concept maps (a tool for developing new concepts)
- The theory was further developed thanks to Tony Buzan. In 1974, he published the book “Use Your Head,” where he described the MindMaps method of mental maps. Based on his work, dozens of computer programs, and the concept of mapping gradually began to spread.
At the moment, the creation of mind maps as the most effective way training is provided only by... state educational structures (schools, colleges, institutes)
There is no information about this tool in any school textbook and not a single subject within educational programs involves explanation and elaboration using mind maps.
Mind maps are stubbornly ignored when teaching children and students at school and college and are actively used in institutions that train certain categories of specialists: intelligence officers, intelligence officers, and the military.
Only a few teachers, having independently mastered this tool and convinced of its usefulness and relevance, use it.
The theory of maps is based on an idea of the principles of the human brain: associative or nonlinear thinking, visualization of mental images and holistic perception.
Areas of application of cards
1- Training
- creating clear and understandable notes
- getting the most out of reading books/textbooks
- writing essays, course projects, diplomas
- preparation of an essay, presentation
- structuring any material, which allows you to understand the essence, the author’s thought, and sort difficult material into shelves
- analysis of the textbook text (below is a map of Biology, grade 7)
2 - Memorization
- preparation for exams/USE/tests
- remembering lists: what to do/who to call/…
- remember the meaning of the article, paragraph. Mind maps are remembered many times easier than any text material
- memorization of speech, speech text
- storing large amounts of data
3 - Planning
- Making a plan for the day, week, month, year, life... Setting priorities for things to do. Understanding how balanced the plan is.
- Development of complex projects: a new business, a new direction, a new position, a new job, a new place of residence.
- Breaking down the project into main stages and substages. Representation of these stages on a map. You can plan projects from celebrating your birthday or going to the store, ending with the project of starting your own company.
- Budget planning. When the budget is drawn in the form of a map, the whole picture is visible. It's easy to prioritize the importance of costs.
5 – Presentations and brainstorming
- conducting business meetings and negotiations effectively (you give more information in less time, while you are better understood and remembered
- brainstorming (generation of new ideas, creativity)
- collective solution of complex problems.
6 - Decision making
- a clear vision of all the pros and cons;
- a more balanced and thoughtful decision (Mind maps allow you to collect all the information related to a task on one sheet and look at it at one glance. Keep in sight all the pros and cons of a particular solution.)
How to create cards?
1. Get creative!
- Always use a visual image, pictograms.
- For the centerpiece, use three or more colors.
- Give the image volume more often, and also use raised letters
- Vary letter sizes, line thickness, and graphics scale.
- Strive for optimal placement of elements on mind maps.
2. Associate
- Use arrows when you need to show connections between elements of a mind map.
- Use colors.
- Use information coding.
3. Strive for clarity in your expression
- Stick to the principle: one keyword per line.
- Use block letters.
- Place keywords above relevant lines.
- Make the main lines smoother and bolder.
- Make sure your drawings (images) are as clear as possible.
4. Develop your own style.
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An intelligence map, or mental maps (mind-maps) is a display of an effective way to think, memorize, recall, solve creative problems, as well as the ability to present and visually express your internal information processing processes, make changes to them, and improve them. Mind maps - This is a tool that allows you to:
- It’s easier to work with information: remember, understand, restore logic.
- convenient to use for presenting material and visually explaining your position to interlocutors
- makes it easier to make decisions, create plans, develop projects.
1. Google
Coggle is a free online application that supports collaboration on projects. In this program you can develop convenient, beautiful mental maps. The program's interface is simple, but at the same time it has many functions that make the process of creating a mind map incredibly simple. The program supports the use of images, custom color schemes and the ability to view document history. Keeping a history of changes allows you to revert to earlier versions of the map you created if you get stuck in the current version. Mind-maps created in Coggle can be exported in PNG or PDF format.
2. Xmind
XMind is a popular cross-platform mind mapping program that runs on Windows/Mac/Linux platforms. The program has several versions: free with reduced capabilities and paid with expanded functionality. One of the main advantages of the program is its support and compatibility with the Microsoft Office suite. And a nice addition is the program’s ability to work with Gantt charts.
3. Freemind
The program is an open, free application that runs on any platform that supports Java. In general, the program has all the necessary set of functions to create high-quality mind maps. The only drawback of the program is the outdated design of intelligence cards.
4. MindNode
MindNode is a paid application for creating mind maps on Mac / IOS. The program has a modern minimalistic design and is very easy to use. It supports integration with all Apple devices, works well on both iPad and mobile version. The application allows you to export created mind maps in the following formats: JPG, PDF, TIFF, text formats, and also supports exporting mind maps to the format of the competing program Freemind. For users unfamiliar with the program, a trial version of the program with a limited set of MindNode Lite functions is available.
5. BubblUs
Bubble.us is a free web application for online mind mapping. The application allows you to create simple mind-maps and export them in image format. Program functionality compared to simple solutions MindNode and Coggle seem a little sophisticated, but still the program solves the problem and creates good mind maps. The program runs on flash and will not work on smartphones.
6. Mind Meister
MindMeister is a paid online mind mapping application. Provides several options for subscription fees, and also provides the opportunity to use the program for free. For free, you can build 3 mind maps with limited export capabilities. The application has a user-friendly interface and the entire necessary set of functions, which allows you to understand the simplicity and convenience of smart card technology. The disadvantage of the program is that it can only be fully used if you pay regularly, so it is more suitable for those who use mind maps regularly. The program is Russified.
7. Mapul
Mapul is a paid online application for creating mind maps. Like MindMeister, Mapul operates on a monthly subscription basis. The program stands out among all other applications with its fancy mind map design.
8. WiseMapping
WiseMapping is a free online mind mapping application running on HTML5 open source code. The program can be used directly on the developers’ website, or you can download open source program and install it on your own web server. The application has the full range of functions for working with smart card technology.
