Wednesday- 19 Nov 08


Start the class by showing the previous class's work.

Learn about the mind mapping.There are 2 types of mind mapping, Logical and Associative.
To do the mind mapping , we should get a lot of information.In doing the mind mapping, we will write the keywords and use two to three words only.

What is mind mapping?

( Source taken from Wikipedia)

A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

The elements of a given mind map are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts, and are classified into groupings, branches, or areas, with the goal of representing semantic or other connections between portions of information. Mind maps may also aid recall of existing memories.

By presenting ideas in a radial, graphical, non-linear manner, mind maps encourage a brainstorming approach to planning and organizational tasks. Though the branches of a mindmap represent hierarchical tree structures, their radial arrangement disrupts the prioritizing of concepts typically associated with hierarchies presented with more linear visual cues. This orientation towards brainstorming encourages users to enumerate and connect concepts without a tendency to begin within a particular conceptual framework.

The mind map can be contrasted with the similar idea of concept mapping. The former is based on radial hierarchies and tree structures denoting relationships with a central governing concept, whereas concept maps are based on connections between concepts in more diverse patterns.

This is the sample of mind map:

( picture courtesy of Peta Konsep Anak Bangsa )

Now lets try this... :D
Grasps your both hand.Now let see your thumb.Which one is on the top? Left or Right?If your right thumb is on the top, then you are a right brainer while if your left thumb is on the top, then you are a left brainer. Interesting isn't it? :)Now lets look at the criteria.

• rhythm
• color
• imagination
• daydream
• dimension
• special awareness
• music

• logic
• lists
• linearity
• words
• numbers
• sequence
• analysis
  

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During the class, we also have been told to make our blog for the journal.

**http://edublogs.org/

Homework:
1. Mind mapping
2. Make a blog