Mind mapping is a visual thinking tool that helps organize ideas around a central concept using branches. It allows you to break down complex topics, brainstorm creatively, and see connections between ideas. Mind maps are great for planning lessons, summarizing content, or generating new strategies in a clear, structured way.
Make sure that you upload all your Proof of Evidence (POE) to your school (G-drive) folder for us be able to officially award your badge. Ask your ITE for your folder link. Check how many of the following criteria you have already mastered! If you need assistance with any of the criteria, please book a one on one with your ITE or work through the how to tutorials for Mind Mapping.
The criteria for the Mind Mapping Badge are as follows:
Please make sure that you can do ALL of the items below. If you can't do it, please ask your friendly ITE for support. You have to be able to:
- All basic skills, including:
- Understand that a mind map shows ideas connected to a main topic
- Make a mind map with 1 main idea and at least 3 connected ideas.
- Plan a lesson or workshop
- Can use .....
- Use a digital tool like SimpleMind, Bubbl.us, Canva or Mindmeister.
- Have you uploaded a lesson or classroom related material into your school G-drive POE folder? Then you are ready to....