Brain Dump: Using Mind Maps for Topic Development
Margot Hanson, Golden Gate University | WILU Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, June 2011
Topic development is a difficult concept to teach or learn. Using mind maps can help
students who are visual learners.
Topic development is a difficult concept to teach or learn. Using mind maps can help
students who are visual learners.
Some free or low-cost examples of mind-
mapping tools are in the orange bubbles.
At GGU, we revised our topic development
lessons with an English language program to include mind maps.
With a combination of mind maps to brainstorm possible
topics, and individual librarian appointments, professors
reported that the quality of research paper topics improved.
Experience Experiment!
Mind maps come in many forms, from paper and pencil
to computer software.
For links to tools, sample mind maps, and suggested reading, visit
the online handout: http://bit.ly/braindumpwilu
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