Mind Mapping: Thinking in Visual Form

Completed by 42 learners

Ages 10-15

Live Group Class

By capturing what goes on inside the mind using a mind map, you can think clearly, gather information, analyze, comprehend

Juanita Foster Ed. D

Average rating:

4.7

Number of reviews:

(52 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 2 weeks

1-6 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

A mind map is a graphical method of representing ideas and concepts. By capturing what goes on inside the mind using a mind map, you can think clearly, gather information, analyze, comprehend, remember, recall and generate new ideas. Mind mapping will make you a better thinker. With this mind mapping course, students will learn to think smarter, learn faster and communicate better with mind maps
This course focuses on getting the best out of mind mapping. In this course, you will learn what mind mapping is and why it is important. Students will be able to create and read mind maps. Students will learn the importance of mind maps and the benefits of using them in brainstorming, decision making, problem-solving, planning, prioritizing, note-taking and writing. Students will learn to use mind maps to effectively communicate information and deliver excellent presentations. Below is the course syllabus, although individual sections will be tailored to fit the needs of the participants:
Objectives: 
1.	Thinking about Thinking – An Introduction to Mind Mapping 
2.	How to Map the Mind - Mind Mapping Techniques
3.	Mind Maps at Work – Uses of Mind Maps
4.	Make Mind Maps for Better Results

Learning Goals

Week 1: Thinking about Thinking and How to Map the Mind
This week, students will get an insight into how the brain functions. Students will learn what are mind maps and how they improve thinking and analytical skills and decision making. Students will get to know the history of mind maps and how from ancient times, great philosophers and thinkers have been using mind maps for the graphic recording of thoughts, concepts and knowledge for the purposes of analysis, study and memorization. Students will learn to read mind maps and the techniques of creating mind maps step-by-step.
The students move on to learning activities.
Reading Mind Maps – With the help of a mind map, students learn how to easily learn concepts and recall information within a short time.
Brainstorm – Students discuss a concept and the teacher builds a mind map.
Assignment - Pick a topic and we will mind map it.

Week 2: Mind Maps at Work and Making Mind Maps for Better Results

This week, students will learn how to use mind maps to brainstorm new ideas, make decisions, plan and prioritize, solve problems, take notes while listening, make notes while reading texts, prepare and present information. Students will create several mind maps to enable them to practice mind mapping skills. At the end of the course, they get to work on their own mind mapping project in which they brainstorm new ideas, plan a project and create their own mind maps.

Students move on to learning activities.



Apply Mind Maps  – Students create their own mind maps for a class presentation, homework topic or essay.

Group Mind Map Project – Students brainstorm, plan and create mindmap for an upcoming event.

Other Details

Supply List

I will offer the ability to download my PowerPoint presentation, and will also have a handout for students to keep in PDF form that will include links and other resources on this topic outside of the class learning opportunities.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Juanita Foster Ed. D

Joined October, 2019

4.7

52reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello, I am Juanita Foster.  I am a mother, mom-mom, and best Auntie in the world.  Over the past 30 years, I have been a mentor, tutor, trainer, and coach.  My teaching career started when I was in high school, as a childcare worker.  There is where I found my love for not just teacher, but learning as well.  Over the years, I have taught students aged from birth to adult.   
My education includes a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Masters in Organizational Leadership, Bachelors' in Business Management, certifications in Nursing, and Human Resources.  
What brings me the most joy is encouraging, empowering and elevating the learners’ knowledge.  This will enable them to reach their full potential. For my students, I teach the way they learn!  My teaching style uses the different ways students learn, along with humor, that meets the student's educational needs as well as their social and emotional needs as well.  
In order to be the best teacher for your student, I know that I must be a life learner as well.  I currently attend college studying Early Childhood Education.  
Why Me?
As a project and process management with over ten years of experience, I see the need to equip students with tools like this to help them excel in school, and eventually in the working world.