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ICT Mind tools engage users in higher order thinking.  Students cannot use Mind tools without thinking deeply about the task at hand.  Mind tools require students to be creative and to think and make connections for themselves.

Mind mapping is one of the ICT tools that visualize the information including a central idea surrounded by connected branches of associated topics. Where it allows people to comprehend, create new ideas and build connections, through the use of colors, images and words.

I usually use mind mapping manually to clarify any idea to myself. I came to know recently that people who use this strategy are gifted with the visual intelligence. I believe that mind mapping is useful to anyone especially students because it Helps students brainstorm, recall information easily, better organization of ideas, Summarize information and easily understand relationships among concepts



Cindrella Mind Map

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When I used the computer tools for mind mapping I found it easy, interactive and much clear than the manual approach. I also introduced to the different types of mind maps and how they can be used.

It always begins by creating an image or writing a word that represents that first main idea. From that main idea, create branches (as many as needed), that each represent a single word that relates to the main topic, then, create sub-branches that stem from the main branches to further expand on ideas and concepts.

I found one interesting example to enhance English writing about color blue by illustrating ideas about what blue color could mean to the writer. I'll certainly encourage my students and my own kids to use the same tool to improve their writing and generate creative ideas.



Blue Color