Digital learning is rapidly replacing traditional in-person classes. However, despite the seismic shift in teaching methods, college entry requirements remain unchanged, posing a serious question for college prep organizers: Which virtual solutions are needed to equip students with the skills they require […]
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New findings in cancer research can be life-changing. However, its challenges are many. It means bridging knowledge gaps, engaging colleagues, and creating effective project proposals. In this case study, Barbara Alvarez Martin shares how MindMeister helps drive effective organization at the University […]
Did you think that Kanban boards were the preserve of marketing gurus or software developers? Think again! While Kanban tools are used to great effect by businesses of all sizes, the benefits to educators and learners are substantial, if somewhat unexplored. Online […]
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If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of another classroom group assignment, we’ve got you covered. MindMeister’s effortless, intuitive user interface and collaborative features can fundamentally transform your educational experience. In this post, Henna Brodkin student at the Ohio State University, shares […]
Daniel W. Rasmus is the Founder and Principal Analyst at Serious Insights LLC. In recent weeks, he has worked alongside Meister in order to promote Agile Learning in educational institutions, aided by both online mind mapping and task management tools. To complement […]
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Around the world, countless educational institutions use MindMeister to boost learner potential through the power of collaborative mind mapping. However, it is the flexibility of the tool that is often the key to success: enabling educators to define their own teaching style […]
This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Recently, Meister’s Hannah Wayne hosted a webinar called Lesson Planning with Mind Maps on Biggerplate, a MindMeister partner. In this post, she looks at some of the key points from that webinar, which include […]
In the field of instructional design, mind maps are an increasingly popular way to organize thoughts and collaborate within a team. During the design process, instructional designers often need to outline courses, brainstorm ideas and collaborate with subject matter experts. Fortunately, mind […]
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If you’re a student in the weeks before finals, preparing to submit your projects, essays and exams can seem like an enormous task. Overwhelmed? Don’t worry! Mind mapping can help you organize, visualize and outline the work you need to complete. In […]
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It all started with an idea. Today marks the 14th anniversary of the initial beta launch of MindMeister: a moment that changed the future of collaborative online mind mapping and provided the spark for over a billion generated ideas all around the […]
As much as we love mind mapping, we know that there are many reasons you may not want or be able to commit to a paid MindMeister license right now. However, as bona fide mind mapping enthusiasts and all-round good eggs, we […]
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The amount of content you’re presented with in college can be quite overwhelming, which is why many college students realize that the note-taking and learning systems they used during high school—if they had systems at all—are ineffective in college. Mind mapping in […]
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As a student, knowing how to use mind maps can almost feel like cheating. Once you’ve learned how to create mind maps, you’ll be amazed at how much faster you’ll memorize information and how easy it can be to write essays, create […]
Thousands of teachers all over the world already use and teach mind mapping in their classrooms. As one of the most effective learning techniques, mind mapping can help students take better notes, improve comprehension, and foster creativity. Research from author and visual-thinking […]
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At MeisterLabs, we like to keep a close eye on what people are saying about us on social media. In it, Daniel Whitt, Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Madison City Schools, shared one of the most inspirational videos we’ve seen in a very long time.
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Sometimes, it feels like there are an innumerable number of things that divide us. Even at work, there seem to be a hundred big and small issues that cause friction —miscommunications, misunderstandings and mismatches. Bad prerequisites, wrong assumptions and ill-conceived goals. It […]
It’s a cold and wet January day and I am sitting in my workshop with an iPad and my trusty Moleskine notebook. On my list of todo’s today is to figure out how to get a teddy bear into space with a […]
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This post was updated on October 4, 2021. A little while ago, the European Parliament recommended a list of 8 key competencies which they believe all educational institutions should provide their students with, to promote lifelong learning. These key competencies consist of […]
This is a guest post by Jesse Berg, MSIT, M.Ed. Jesse is the author of Visual Leap: A Step-by-Step Guide to Visual Learning for Students and Teachers and a former teacher, instructional technologist, and educational speaker. Connect with Jesse on Twitter via @visualleap. This post was […]
In this article we’ll show you how to use mind maps for essay writing. Mind maps can not only make this often dreadful task a whole lot easier, but also save you a huge amount of time. If you want to learn how this simple yet effective technique works, just follow the steps as outlined below. Read article “Mind Maps for Essay Writing (Guide + Examples)”
In this article we’ll introduce you to an effective note taking system that will enable you to take fewer, more meaningful notes; recite, review and reflect upon your notes regularly; and memorize the information stored in them longterm. Read article “Effective Note Taking in Lectures and Class Using Mind Maps”
Mind maps can improve memory and learning by helping students transition from collecting dots to connecting dots. This post—which was adapted from a talk given by Toni Krasnic at Biggerplate Unplugged 2016—examines the importance of learning how to learn. It provides a short overview of principles of memory and learning and effective learning techniques, and demonstrates how students can use mind maps to become more effective learners. Read article “From Collecting Dots to Connecting Dots: Using Mind Maps to Improve Memory and Learning”
It’s the first week of school—the last thing you want to do is learn how to use a new tool. However, just as lesson planning over the summer saves you time and sanity in the fall, learning these new tools now will […]
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Make the next school year your most successful one yet, with these fantastic 8 edu resources we’ve put together. Learn how to finally tackle that social media addiction, improve your reading comprehension, memorize vocabulary more effectively, and more! 1. How to Tackle Your Facebook Addiction […]
Critical thinking is an important aspect of learning. Understanding something is more than repeating facts, it’s being able to apply what you know in different forms. The practice of getting students to do this requires a shift from learning by receiving information to […]
If you’re looking for inspiration in the classroom, check out these beautiful educational mind maps. You can maximise the maps to view them more easily, play the presentations embedded within them, and even clone them to your personal MindMeister account if you […]
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This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Most teachers are already familiar with mind mapping and similar brainstorming techniques and know about their use in facilitating creativity and the free flow of ideas. However, in contrast to regular paper mind maps, […]
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Following partnerships with learning platforms such as RM Unify in the UK and Singapore’s MC Online, MindMeister has now also integrated with Edmodo, the world’s largest, free primary and secondary social learning platform connecting more than 32 million teachers and pupils! We […]
In this article we’re going to show you how mind mapping science can help you learn a second language and memorize all its rules and vocabulary effectively. First, let’s take a look at what mind mapping is, and why this format works […]
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After five months of beta testing, Google officially launched its tablets with Google Play for Education last week. We’re very proud to announce that MindMeister is one of the tools picked by Google to be part of this exciting new program from the start. Google Play for Education is an initiative designed to help teachers be more productive and enable students to better create, research, analyze and communicate. As all featured apps, MindMeister was specifically approved by teachers for teachers and can be bought and shared within the platform. Read article “MindMeister Featured in Google Play for Education”
