I did it!!
I downloaded The Personal Brain - mind mapping software, and I created a mind map about student centered learning. Then, most importantly, I learned how to publish my map to the WebBrain site so I can share it with you here. Go to the link to see my work, but, more importantly, it's interactive. So, click on the boxes to manipulate the "brain." Here's the link:
http://webbrain.com/brainpage/brain/3C0BE0FC-DDAB-B181-F052-1935E52A0036
Lessons learned: The software is not as intuitive as I imagined it to be. It took me some time to figure out how to create a map. And, it's sometimes difficult to control the boxes. If I clicked incorrectly, a "child" turns into a "parent" related box. (The map is all about relationships. Obviously, the "parent" boxes have more authority.) The map is also referred to as a "brain." I thought this was interesting considering how Tony Buzan (the self-proclaimed "inventor" of mind maps) explained that mind maps are representations of how the brain works. But, this software only creates maps with straight lines vs. curved lines as Tony Buzan recommends. So, I think that's a hinderance. And, I cannot figure out how to pull in pictures...yet.
On the plus side, I was able to create a map using software that is FREE!
Feedback is welcomed and appreciated on either the map or the software.
That's a really neat map, Mickey! It was interesting to click on boxes and have them expand to other ideas.
ReplyDeleteMickey, thanks for sharing this site. This software is new to me but it's not difficult to learn how to use it. Now, I have another software to introduce to my students as a critical thinking tools for them.
ReplyDeleteLeigh,
ReplyDeleteThanks. It's not very complex, but it was a good learning experience for me to try it out and see how mapping worked using software.
Mickey
Hi Thinnakorn,
ReplyDeleteIt's not hard at all. Glad it may be of use.
It's really easy. If you need any help, just let me know.
Mickey