Digital learning tool 4 - mind maps

Mind maps and/or graphic organisers are an extremely effective tool for organising learners' thoughts and ideas. The construction of mindmaps and graphic organisers helps learners to make sense of their thoughts and how to structure them effectively. Learners will develop clarity of the task by completing their own plan. As noted by Winch et al. (2006, p. 352), “very few writers can just sit down and begin to write fluently and lucidly on a topic.” An example is as follows:

Winch, G., Johnston, R. R., March, P., Ljungdahl, L., & Holliday, M. (2004). Literacy: Reading, writing and children's literature (2nd ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Oxford University Press.