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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Education is about finding the balance between inspiration and organization – acquiring knowledge and structuring it so that ensures academic success. Mind maps for teachers and students are a popular method for achieving both outcomes. Better yet, mind map templates for education […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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We’re proud to announce that MindMeister, which already helps countless dyslexic students organize their thoughts with the power of mind mapping, now supports OpenDyslexic – a typeface specifically created for people with dyslexia! OpenDyslexic is a font that aims to mitigate some of […]
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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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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 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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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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New York City public school teacher Anthony Valentin uses MindMeister in the classroom to engage and inspire students. Here’s how.
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