Mind-mapping in the maths classroom

Welcome to our mind-mapping workshop for maths teachers. We will build on the storytelling workshop by using mind maps to encourage critical thinking, the 4 C's, and all the other criteria to make our lesson DIEP. To remind ourselves what a DIeP lesson is....

Activity 1:
What is mind mapping and why should we use it as a strategy for our DIeP lessons?

Go to Menti.com and enter the code 52101868
Click on the link above or scan the QR code alongside!
Do a quick 1 / 2 word brain dump x 3 answering the question:
What is a mind-map?
What is the main topic?
Can we create a mind-map using our word cloud?

Another tool like centimeter for braindumps, quizzes, MC questions, rating ec
Ahaslides

Activity 2: (Team activity)
Collaborative mind-mapping

Use the sheet of paper to do a team mind-map for the following topic:
KILT e-schools
There is no right or wrong way to interpret the mind-map
Create a physical KILT-e-school mind-map (maybe we should do it outside ?)
Provide proof of the process. (Digitise-Scan, photo, video)
Share with facilitator (make sure group name is on)

Activity 3:
The story of the Quadrilateral family

Individual learners listen to the story of quadrilaterals. (could use an audio recording)
While you listen- do a summary/brain dump of the main elements of the story on your own sheet. Try and do it as detailed as possible. (Pen and paper) Do a "show- up" at end
Do a cam-scan of your quadrilateral story brain dump. (Share with facilitator)
Create your own mind-map of the topic Quadrilaterals using an digital mind-mapping tool like Bubbl.us (click)
Quick demo of how to create/delete nodes. Move/ pinch ect
What is the advantage of using a digital mind mapping tool over pen and paper? Discuss in your groups.

Quadrilateral stick-man mindmap animation (ask for access)

Activity 5:
Mind mapping tools and AI

ChatGPT
See example (for quadrilaterals)
CanvaSee AI examples
- Not a success- Not always accurate
- You can create a mindmap using Canva mindmapping templates or the Canva whiteboard with your own elements

Expensive for pro versions --> Digital divide?

Activity 6: Consolidation
Why use mind-maps in the maths classroom?

Discuss the advantages of using a digital mind map instead of a written one.
How can mind maps benefit our classroom practice and our learners?
What are the advantages of using digital mind-maps?
Diep lesson plan mindmap:

Tools and apps used?

Word cloud tool:

Mentimeter.com and AHAslides.com
- Do a collaborative word dump for the learners to sort into a mind map
- Learners find out for themselves what a mind map is without having to give it to them directly (active vs passive)
- Wordcloud forms the base for mind-map
- Could also start with a flippity word list / flash cards

Mindmapping tools: