Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the features and educational benefits of GitMind as a visual thinking and collaboration tool
- Apply GitMind's sharing and collaboration functions to facilitate group work and interactive classroom activities
Mind Mapping Fundamentals
What is Mind Mapping?
Mind mapping combines left and right brain skills, producing a synergetic effect that multiplies the brain's learning and thinking power.
Types of Mind Maps
Concept Maps
Organize hierarchical information and relationships
Flowcharts
Process visualization and decision making
Fishbone Diagrams
Root cause analysis and problem solving
Timeline Maps
Sequential information and historical events
Organizational Charts
Structure and hierarchy visualization
Tree Diagrams
Decision trees and categorical breakdown
7 Ways Mind Maps Enhance Learning Outcomes
Stronger Memory and Recall
Visual organization improves information retention
Boosted Creativity
Non-linear thinking encourages innovative solutions
Greater Productivity
Streamlined information processing and organization
Collaborative Learning
Enhanced group work and idea sharing
Clear Information Structure
Hierarchical organization improves understanding
Deeper Conceptual Understanding
Visual connections reveal relationships between concepts
GitMind: Mind Maps in a Digital Age
A free AI-powered tool for brainstorming and idea co-creation
AI-powered free collaborative mind mapping software for brainstorming and idea co-creation, stimulating the flow of ideas and allowing wisdom to spring forth organically.
Core Features
Multiple Templates
Pre-designed templates for various use cases
Customizable Themes
Apply different visual styles and layouts
Cloud Storage
Access your mind maps from anywhere
Export Options
Export to various formats (PDF, PNG, DOCX)
AI-Powered Tools
- Prompt to Mind Map - Generate mind maps from text descriptions
- File to Mind Map - Convert PDFs, DOCs, and other files
- YouTube to Mind Map - Summarize video content
- Audio to Text Converter - Transcribe and visualize audio content
- AI Chat Assistant - Get help with mind mapping
- Web Access - Incorporate real-time web information
Collaboration Features
Getting Started with GitMind
Three Ways to Add Nodes:
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Tab: Add subnode
- Enter: Add sibling node
- Shift + Tab: Add parent node
- Shift + Enter: New line within node
Toolbar Icons
Select a node and click toolbar icons to insert subnodes, sibling nodes, or parent nodes
Outline Mode
- Enter: Create new node
- Tab: Indent and create subnode
Styling and Formatting:
- Apply themes using the 'Magic Wand' icon
- Customize text appearance, font, and colors
- Change layout and branch structure
- Add icons, stickers, and illustrations
- Insert images, videos, and links
- Add notes and equations
Slide Show Mode
Present your mind maps with slide show functionality
Split Screen Mode
Multitask with multiple windows and tools
Focus Mode
Concentrate on specific sections of your mind map
Idea Flow
Facilitate brainstorming and capture fleeting thoughts
Educational Applications
Mind Mapping Activities for Students
Revision Mind Map
Organize study materials and key concepts for exam preparation
Mind Map Presentation
Create visual presentations that engage audiences
Group Assignment
Collaborate on projects with shared mind maps
Reading Comprehension
Visualize and understand complex texts
Mind Mapping Activities for Teachers
- Curriculum overview creation
- Lesson plan development
- Class project organization and management
- Rapid presentation creation
- Discussion template design and critical thinking facilitation
- Oral exam conduction and lesson review facilitation
Diploma of Vocational Education (Watch and Clock)
Analyze the structure of a mechanical watch and the relationships between its components
Diploma of Vocational Education (Gas Services)
Analyze gas safety measures and emergency response procedures
Higher Diploma in Fashion Design
Organize the history of fashion and the evolution of styles
Higher Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts
Organize dessert-making techniques and the use of tools
Research Highlight
Dr. Michael Stanley, Boeing's chief aeronautical engineer, used a giant Mind Map to lead his team of 100 aeronautical engineers in building a new aircraft, saving the company over $12 million in just nine months.
Contact Information
Tiffany LAI
Project Officer / Centre for Learning and Teaching
Email: tiffanylai@vtc.edu.hk
Phone: 29191559