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<title><![CDATA[Mind Mapping My Initial Ideas]]></title>
<link>http://lawbodtraineeproject.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/mind-mapping-my-initial-ideas/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Laura Williams</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[A mind map diagram of inital project ideas&#8230; Initial Ideas diagram]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://lawbodtraineeproject.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/initial-ideas-diagram1.pdf">Initial Ideas diagram</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[FreeMind - free MindMapping software]]></title>
<link>http://ianjseath.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/freemind-free-mindmapping-software/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ian</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[FreeMind is a free mind-mapping software tool, written in Java.  The latest version has turned it in]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a title="FreeMind Mind Mapping software" href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net" target="_blank">FreeMind</a> is a free mind-mapping software tool, written in Java.  The latest version has turned it into high productivity tool.</p>
<p><strong>Possible uses of FreeMind include:</strong></p>
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<li><strong><a title="Project Management" href="http://ianjseath.wordpress.com/shared-knowledge/project-management/" target="_self">Project Management</a>: </strong>planning and keeping track of projects, including developing <a title="Project Management" href="http://ianjseath.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/mind-mapping-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure/" target="_self">Work Breakdown Structures</a></li>
<li>Building a <strong>Project knowledgebase</strong>, with links to files, sources of information and project documents</li>
<li>Keeping a collection of <strong>notes</strong> with links on some notes which can be expanded as needed</li>
<li><strong>Planning Reports,</strong> using colours to show which sections are completed, not yet started etc.</li>
<li>Keeping a <strong>small database</strong> of something with a structure that is either very dynamic, or not known in advance</li>
<li><strong>Brainstorming</strong> with images, icons, colours and fonts to help categorise ideas</li>
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<div id="attachment_465" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 773px"><a href="http://ianjseath.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/mind-mapping-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure/"><img class="size-full wp-image-465   " title="MindMap WBS" src="http://ianjseath.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mindmap-wbs.jpeg" alt="MindMap Work Breakdown Structure" width="763" height="110" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">MindMap Work Breakdown Structure</p></div>
<p>FreeMind is free software, licenced under GPL &#8211; <a title="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html">GNU General Public License</a>.  FreeMind is also <a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open source software" rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software">open source software</a>.</p>
<p>Visit the FreeMind <a title="FreeMind Mind Mapping software" href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank">wiki</a>.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar dan Kreativitas Siswa melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping)]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Latar Belakang Setiap manusia lahir dengan segala potensi yang dimiliki, termasuk potensi pikiran. N]]></description>
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<p>Setiap manusia lahir dengan segala potensi yang dimiliki, termasuk potensi pikiran. Namun, pada praktik pembelajaran, penggunaannya masih jauh dari optimal. Hal ini tercermin dari berbagai kesulitan yang muncul pada pembelajaran, seperti kesulitan dalam memusatkan perhatian atau mengingat, yang berujung pada rendahnya hasil pembelajaran. Dalam praktik pembelajaran di sekolah, kondisi ini masih diperburuk oleh praktik pembelajaran yang keliru, seperti pemberian tambahan pembelajaran baik di dalam maupun di luar sekolah. Padahal proses tersebut, hanya dapat bermakna repetisi dari proses pembelajaran sebelumnya dan tidak memberi nilai tambah bagi pemahaman siswa.</p>
<p>Pembelajaran tidak hanya terbatas pada membaca buku atau mendengar pengajaran yang tidak memberi pemahaman. Menurut Yovan (2008), pembelajaran melibatkan pemikiran yang bekerja yang bekerja secara asosiatif, sehingga dalam setiap pembelajaran terjadi penghubungan antar satu informasi dengan informasi yang lain. Pembelajaran sangat erat kaitannya dengan penggunaan otak sebagai pusat aktivitas mental mulai dari pengambilan, pemrosesan, hingga penyimpulan informasi. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran merupakan proses sinergisme antara otak, pikiran dan pemikiran untuk menghasilkan daya guna yang optimal.</p>
<p>Untuk mengoptimalkan hasil pembelajaran, maka proses pembelajaran harus menggunakan pendekatan keseluruhan otak. Menurut Potter (2002), ketika manusia berkomunikasi dengan kata-kata, otak pada saat yang sama harus mencari, memilah, merumuskan, merapikan, mengatur, menghubungkan, dan menjadikan campuran antara gagasan-gagasan dengan kata-kata yang sudah mempunyai arti itu dapat dipahami. Pada saat yang sama, kata-kata ini dirangkai dengan gambar, symbol, citra (kesan), bunyi, dan perasaan. Sekumpulan kata yang bercampur aduk tak berangkai di dalam otak, keluar secara satu demi satu, dihubungkan oleh logika, di atur oleh tata bahasa, dan menghasilkan arti yang dapat dipahami. <!--more--></p>
<p>Salah satu upaya yang dapat digunakan dalam membuat citra visual dan perangkat grafis lainnya sehingga dapat memberikan kesan mendalam adalah peta pikiran. Peta Pikiran merupakan teknik pencatat yang dikembangkan oleh Tony Buzan dan didasarkan pada riset tentang cara kerja otak. Peta Pikiran menggunakan pengingat visual dan sensorik alam suatu pola dari ide-ide yang berkaitan. Peta ini dapat membangkitkan ide-ide orisinil dan memicu ingatan yang mudah. Oleh karena itu, proses pembelajaran seharusnya dapat menggunakan teknik pencatatan peta pikiran sebagai salah satu cara belajar yang dapat dilatihkan kepada siswa. Penggunaan Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) dalam pembelajaran diarapkan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dan kreativitas siswa.</p>
<p><strong>Rumusan Masalah </strong></p>
<p>Berdasarkan latar belakang pemikiran di atas, maka masalah dapat dirumuskan sebagai berikut:</p>
<ol>
<li>Bagaimanakah cara belajar yang berbasis pada konsep Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping)?</li>
<li>Bagaimanakah implementasi pembelajaran berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping)?</li>
<li>Bagaimanakah pengaruh pembelajaran berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) terhadap hasil belajar siswa ?</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Belajar Berbasis pada Konsep Peta Pikiran (Mind Maping) </strong></p>
<p>Belajar didefinisikan sebagai semua perubahan pada kapabilitas dan perilaku organisme, baik secara mental maupun fisik, yang diakibatkan oleh pengalaman (Yovan, 2008). Kemampuan belajar merupakan alat andalan dalam mempertahankan kehidupan. Menurut Potter (2002), ada dua kategori umum tentang bagaimana kita belajar, yaitu pertama, bagaimana kita menyerap informasi dengan mudah (modalitas), dan kedua cara kita mengatur dan mengolah informasi tersebut (dominasi otak). Dengan demikian, cara belajar merupakan kombinasi dari bagaimana menyerap, lalu mengatur, dan mengolah informasi.</p>
<p>Belajar berbasis pada konsep Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) merupakan cara belajar yang menggunakan konsep pembelajaran komprehensif Total-Mind Learning (TML). Pada konteks TML, pembelajaran mendapatkan arti yang lebih luas. Bahwasanya, di setiap saat dan di setiap tempat semua makhluk hidup di muka bumi belajar, karena belajar merupakan proses alamiah. Semua makhluk belajar menyikapi berbagai stimulus dari lingkungan sekitar untuk mempertahankan hidup.</p>
<p>Dari tinjauan Psikologis, belajar merupakan aktivitas pemrosesan informasi, yang dapat diartikan sebagai proses pembentukan pengetahuan (proses kognitif). Menurut Peaget, setiap anak memiliki skema (scheme) yang merupakan konsep atau kerangka yang eksis di dalam pikiran individu yang dipakai untuk mengorganisasikan dan menginterpretasikan informasi. Sedangkan menurut Vygotsky, kemampuan kognitif dimediasi dengan kata, bahasa, dan bentuk diskursus, yang berfungsi sebagai alat psikologis untuk membantu dan mentransformasi aktivitas mental (Santrock, 2007).</p>
<p>Fakta yang harus disadari, bahwa dunia pembelajaran bagi anak saat ini dibanjiri dengan informasi yang up to date setiap saat. Ketidakmampuan memroses informasi secara optimal di tengah arus informasi menyebabkan banyak individu yang mengalami hambatan dalam belajar ataupun bekerja. Menurut Yovan (2008), hambatan pemrosesan informasi terletak pada dua hal utama, yaitu proses pencatatan dan proses penyajian kembali. Keduanya merupakan proses yang saling berhubungan satu sama lain.</p>
<p>Dalam hal pencatatan, seringkali individu tanpa disadari membuat catatan yang tidak efektif. Sebagian besar melakukan pencatatan secara linear, bahkan tidak sedikit pula yang membuat catatan dengan menyalin langsung seluruh informasi yang tersaji pada buku atau penjelasan lisan. Hal ini mengakibatkan hubungan antaride/informasi menjadi sangat terbatas dan spesifik, sehingga berujung pada minimnya kreativitas yang dapat dikembangkan setelahnya. Selain itu, bentuk pencatatan seperti ini juga memunculkan kesulitan untu mengingat dan menggunakan seluruh informasi tersebut dalam belajar atau bekerja (Yovan, 2008).</p>
<p>Sedangkan dalam hal penyajian kembali informasi, kemampuan yang paling dibutuhkan adalah memanggil ulang (recalling) informasi yang telah dipelajari. Pemaggilan ulang merupakan kemampuan menyajikan secara tertulis atau lisan berbagai informasi dan hubungannya, dalam format yang sangat personal. Hal ini merupakan salah satu indikator pemahaman individu atas informasi yang diberikan. Dengan demikian, proses pemanggilan ulang sangat erat hubungannya dengan proses pengingatan atau remembering (Yovan, 2008).</p>
<p>Salah satu hal yang berperan dalam pengingatan adalah asosiasi yang kuat antarinformasi dengan interpretasi dari informasi tersebut. Kondisi ini, hanya bisa terjadi ketika informasi tersebut memiliki representasi mental di pikiran. Contohnya, jika seseorang ingin mengingat “mobil”, maka sebelumnya ia perlu merepresentasikan mobil dalam pikirannya, mungkin berupa gambar, merek, harga atau kecepatan. Hubungan tersebut perlu dipahami secara personal, sehingga setelahnya tercipta representasi mental yang lebih mudah diingat.</p>
<p>Bentuk pencatatan yang dapat mengakomodir berbagai maksud di atas adalah dengan Peta Pikiran (Mind Map). Dengan peta pikiran, individu dapat mengantisipasi derasnya laju informasi dengan memiliki kemampuan mencatat yang memungkinkan terciptanya “hasil cetak mental” (mental computer printout). Hal ini tidak hanya dapat membantu dalam mempelajari informasi yang diberikan, tapi juga dapat merefleksikan pemahaman personal yang mendalam atas informasi tersebut. Selain itu Mind Mapping juga memungkinkan terjadinya asosiasi yang lebih lengkap pada informasi yang ingin dipelajari, baik asosiasi antarsesama informasi yang ingin dipelajari ataupun dengan informasi yang telah tersimpam sebelumnya di ingatan (Yovan, 2008).</p>
<p>Busan (1993) <em>dalam</em> Djohan (2008) mengemukakan, bahwa A Mind Map® <em>is powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills – word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness – in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it give you a freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain.</em> Dari pengertian tersebut, Johan (2008) menyimpulkan bahwa Peta Pikiran merupakan suatu teknik grafik yang sangat ampuh dan menjadi kunci yang universal untuk membuka potensi dari seluruh otak, karena menggunakan seluruh keterampilan yang terdapat pada bagian neo-korteks dari otak atau yang lebih dikenal sebagai otak kiri dan otak kanan.</p>
<p>Ditinjau dari segi waktu Mind Mapping juga dapat mengefisienkan penggunaan waktu dalam mempelajari suatu informasi. Hal ini utamanya disebabkan karena Mind Mapping dapat menyajikan gambaran menyeluruh atas suatu hal, dalam waktu yang lebih singkat. Dengan kata lain, Mind Mapping mampu memangkas waktu belajar dengan mengubah pola pencatatan linear yang memakan waktu menjadi pencatatan yang efektif yang sekaligus langsung dapat dipahami oleh individu.</p>
<p>Menurut Yovan (2008), keutamaan metode pencatatan menggunakan Mind Mapping, antara lain:</p>
<ol>
<li>tema utama terdefenisi secara sangat jelas karena dinyatakan di tengah.</li>
<li>level keutamaan informasi teridentifikasi secara lebih baik. Informasi yang memiliki kadar kepentingan lebih diletakkan dengan tema utama.</li>
<li>hubungan masing-masing informasi secara mudah dapat segera dikenali.</li>
<li>lebih mudah dipahami dan diingat.</li>
<li>informasi baru setelahnya dapat segera digabungkan tanpa merusak keseluruhan struktur Mind Mapping, sehingga mempermudah proses pengingatan.</li>
<li>masing-masing Mind Mapping sangat unik, sehingga mempermudah proses pengingatan.</li>
<li>mempercepat proses pencatatan karena hanya menggunakan kata kunci.</li>
</ol>
<p>Mind Mapping bertujuan membuat materi pelajaran terpola secara visual dan grafis yang akhirnya dapat membantu merekam, memperkuat, dan mengingat kembali informasi yang telah dipelajari. Mind Mapping adalah satu teknik mencatat yang mengembangkan gaya belajar visual. Mind Mapping memadukan dan mengembangkan potensi kerja otak yang terdapat di dalam diri seseorang. Dengan adanya keterlibatan kedua belahan otak maka akan memudahkan seseorang untuk mengatur dan mengingat segala bentuk informasi, baik secara tertulis maupun secara verbal. Adanya kombinasi warna, simbol, bentuk dan sebagainya memudahkan otak dalam menyerap informasi yang diterima.</p>
<p>Mind Mapping yang dibuat oleh siswa dapat bervariasi pada setiap materi. Hal ini disebabkan karena berbedanya emosi dan perasaan yang terdapat dalam diri siswa setiap saat. Suasana menyenangkan yang diperoleh siswa ketika berada di ruang kelas pada saat proses belajar akan mempengaruhi penciptaan peta pikiran. Dengan demikian, guru diharapkan dapat menciptakan suasana yang dapat mendukung kondisi belajar siswa terutama dalam proses pembuatan Mind Mapping. Proses belajar yang dialami seseorang sangat bergantung kepada lingkungan tempat belajar. Jika lingkungan belajar dapat memberikan sugesti positif, maka akan baik dampaknya bagi proses dan hasil belajar, sebaliknya jika lingkungan tersebut memberikan sugesti negatif maka akan buruk dampaknya bagi proses dan hasil belajar.</p>
<p><strong>Implementasi Pembelajaran berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pembuatan Peta Pikiran </strong></p>
<p>Menurut Djohan (2008), proses pembuatan sebuah Mind Mappig (MM) secara step by step dapat dibagi menjadi empat langkah yang harus dilakukan secara berurutan yaitu :</p>
<ol>
<li>Menentukan Central Topic yang akan dibuatkan MM-nya, untuk buku pelajaran Central Topik biasanya adalah Judul buku atau Judul bab yang akan dipelajari dan harus diletakkan ditengah kertas serta usahakan berbentuk image/gambar.</li>
<li>Membuat Basic Ordering Ideas – BOIs untuk Central Topik yang telah dipilih, BOIs biasanya adalah judul Bab atau Sub-Bab dari buku yang akan dipelajari atau bisa juga dengan menggunakan 5WH (What, Why, Where, When, Who dan How).</li>
<li>Melengkapi setiap BOIs dengan cabang-cabang yang berisi data-data pendukung yang terkait. Langkah ini merupakan langkah yang sangat penting karena pada saat inilah seluruh data-data harus ditempatkan dalam setiap cabang BOIs secara asosiatif dan menggunakan struktur radian yang menjadi ciri yang paling khas dari suatu MM.</li>
<li>Melengkapi setiap cabang dengan Image baik berupa gambar, simbol, kode, daftar, grafik dan garis penghubung bila ada BOIs yang saling terkait satu dengan lainnya. Tujuan dari langkah ini adalah untuk membuat sebuah MM menjadi lebih menarik sehingga lebih mudah untuk dimengerti dan diingat.</li>
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<p>Dalam membuat Mind Mapping, Tony Buzan telah menyusun sejumlah aturan yang harus diikuti agar Mind Mapping yang dibuat dapat memberikan manfaat yang optimal. Berikut adalah ringkasan dari Law of MM:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Kertas: </strong>polos dengan ukuran minimal A4 dan paling baik adalah ukuran A3 dengan orientasi horizontal (Landscape). Central Topic diletakkan ditengah-tengah kertas dan sedapat mungkin berupa Image dengan minimal 3 warna.</li>
<li><strong>Garis: </strong>lebih tebal untuk BOIs dan selanjutnya semakin jauh dari pusat garis akan semakin tipis. Garis harus melengkung (tidak boleh garis lurus) dengan panjang yang sama dengan panjang kata atau image yang ada di atasnya. Seluruh garis harus tersambung ke pusat.</li>
<li><strong>Kata: </strong>menggunakan kata kunci saja dan hanya satu kata untuk satu garis. Harus selalu menggunakan huruf cetak supaya lebih jelas dengan besar huruf yang semakin mengecil untuk cabang yang semakin jauh dari pusat.</li>
<li><strong>Image:</strong> gunakan sebanyak mungkin gambar, kode, simbol, grafik, table dan ritme karena lebih menarik serta mudah untuk diingat dan dipahami. Kalau memungkinkan gunakan Image yang 3 Dimensi agar lebih menarik lagi.</li>
<li><strong>Warna: </strong>gunakan minimal 3 warna dan lebih baik 5 – 6 warna. Warna berbeda untuk setiap BOIs dan warna cabang harus mengikuti warna BOIs.</li>
<li><strong>Struktur:</strong> menggunakan struktur radian dengan sentral topic terletak di tengah-tengah kertas dan selanjutnya cabang-cabangnya menyebar ke segala arah. BOIs umumnya terdiri dari 2 – 7 buah yang disusun sesuai dengan arah jarum jam dimulai dari arah jam 1.</li>
</ol>
<p>Aplikasi Mind Mapping dalam Pembelajaran Dalam tahap aplikasi, terdapat empat langkah yang harus dilakukan proses pembelajaran berbasis Mind Mapping, yaitu:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Overview: </strong>Tinjauan Menyeluruh terhadap suatu topik pada saat proses pembelajaran baru dimulai. Hal ini bertujuan untuk memberi gambaran umum kepada siswa tentang topik yang akan dipelajari. Khusus untuk pertemuan pertama pada setiap awal Semester, Overview dapat diisi dengan kegiatan untuk membuat Master Mind Map® yang merupakan rangkuman dari seluruh topik yang akan diajarkan selama satu Semester yang biasanya sudah ada dalam Silabus. Dengan demikian, sejak awal siswa sudah mengetahui topik apa saja yang akan dipelajarinya sehingga membuka peluang bagi siswa yang aktif untuk mempelajarinya lebih dahulu di rumah atau di perpustakaan.</li>
<li><strong>Preview: </strong>Tinjauan Awal merupakan lanjutan dari Overview sehingga gambaran umum yang diberikan setingkat lebih detail daripada Overview dan dapat berupa penjabaran lebih lanjut dari Silabus. Dengan demikian, siswa diharapkan telah memiliki pengetahuan awal yang cukup mengenai sub-topik dari bahan sebelum pembahasan yang lebih detail dimulai. Khusus untuk bahan yang sangat sederhana, langkah Preview dapat dilewati sehingga langsung masuk ke langkah Inview.</li>
<li><strong>Inview:</strong> Tinjauan Mendalam yang merupakan inti dari suatu proses pembelajaran, di mana suatu topik akan dibahas secara detail, terperinci dan mendalam. Selama Inview ini, siswa diharapkan dapat mencatat informasi, konsep atau rumus penting beserta grafik, daftar atau diagram untuk membantu siswa dalam memahami dan menguasai bahan yang diajarkan.</li>
<li><strong>Review: </strong>Tinjauan Ulang dilakukan menjelang berakhirnya jam pelajaran dan berupa ringkasan dari bahan yang telah diajarkan serta ditekankan pada informasi, konsep atau rumus penting yang harus diingat atau dikuasai oleh siswa. Hal ini akan dapat membantu siswa untuk fokus dalam mempelajari-ulang seluruh bahan yang diajarkan di sekolah pada saat di rumah. Review dapat juga dilakukan saat pelajaran akan dimulai pada pertemuan berikutnya untuk membantu siswa mengingatkan kembali bahan yang telah diajarkan pada pertemuan sebelumnya.</li>
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<p><strong>Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa </strong></p>
<p>Prestasi belajar adalah puncak hasil belajar yang dapat mencerminkan keberhasilan belajar siswa terhadap pencapaian tujuan belajar yang telah ditetapkan. Hasil belajar siswa dapat meliputi aspek kognitif (pengetahuan), afektif (sikap), dan psikomotorik (tingkah laku). Salah satu tes yang dapat melihat pencapaian hasil belajar siswa adalah dengan melakukan tes prestasi belajar. Tes prestasi belajar yang dilaksanakan oleh siswa memiliki peranan penting, baik bagi guru ataupun bagi siswa yang bersangkutan. Bagi guru, tes prestasi belajar dapat mencerminkan sejauh mana materi pelajaran dalam proses belajar dapat diikuti dan diserap oleh siswa sebagai tujuan instruksional. Bagi siswa tes prestasi belajar bermanfaat untuk mengetahui sebagai mana kelemahan-kelemahannya dalam mengikuti pelajaran.</p>
<p>Mind Mapping atau pemetaan pikiran merupakan salah satu teknik mencatat tingkat tinggi. Informasi berupa materi pelajaran yang diterima siswa dapat diingat dengan bantuan catatan. Peta pikiran merupakan bentuk catatan yang tidak monoton karena memadukan fungsi kerja otak secara bersamaan dan saling berkaitan satu sama lain. Dengan demikian, akan terjadi keseimbangan kerja kedua belahan otak. Otak dapat menerima informasi berupa gambar, simbol, citra, musik dan lain lain yang berhubungan dengan fungsi kerja otak kanan.</p>
<p>Pembelajaran konvensional adalah pembelajaran yang memusatkan kegiatan belajar pada guru. Siswa hanya duduk, mendengarkan dan menerima informasi. Cara penerimaan informasi akan kurang efektif karena tidak adanya proses penguatan daya ingat, walaupun ada proses penguatan yang berupa pembuatan catatan, siswa membuat catatan dalam bentuk catatan yang monoton dan linear.</p>
<p>Penggunaan metode pembelajaran yang sesuai sangat menentukan keberhasilan belajar siswa. Dengan metode pembelajaran yang sesuai, siswa dapat mencapai prestasi belajar yang tinggi dan dapat mengembangkan potensi yang tersimpan dalam dirinya. Proses belajar siswa sangat dipengaruhi oleh emosi di dalam dirinya. Emosi dapat mempengaruhi pencapaian hasil belajar apakah hasilnya baik atau buruk. Pembelajaran berbasis peta pikiran, berusaha menggabungkan kedua belahan otak yakni otak kiri yang berhubungan dengan hal yang bersifat logis (seperti belajar) dan otak kanan yang berhubungan dengan keterampilan (aktivitas kreatif). Dengan demikian, adanya teknik Mind Mapping atau pemetaan pikiran patut diduga dapat meningkatkan pencapaian hasil belajar siswa.</p>
<p><strong>Pengaruh Mind Mapping terhadap Kreativitas Siswa </strong></p>
<p>Kreativitas adalah segala potensi yang terdapat dalam setiap diri individu yang meliputi ide-ide atau gagasan-gagasan yang dapat dipadukan dan dikembangkan, sehingga dapat menciptakan suatu produk yang baru dan bermanfaat bagi diri dan lingkungannya. Kreativitas muncul karena adanya motivasi yang kuat dari diri individu yang bersangkutan. Produk dari kreativitas dapat dihasilkan melalui serangkaian tahapan yang memerlukan waktu relatif lama. Secara efektif, individu kreatif memiliki ciri rasa ingin tahu yang besar, tertarik terhadap tugas-tugas majemuk yang dirasakan sebagai tantangan, berani mengambil resiko untuk membuat kesalahan, mempunyai rasa humor, ingin mencari pengalaman-pengalaman baru.</p>
<p>Mind Mapping dapat menghubungkan ide baru dan unik dengan ide yang sudah ada, sehingga menimbulkan adanya tindakan spesifik yang dilakukan oleh siswa. Dengan penggunaan warna dan symbol-simbol yang menarik akan menciptakan suatu hasil pemetaan pikiran yang baru dan berbeda. Pemetaan pikiran merupakan salah satu produk kreatif yang dihasilkan oleh siswa dalam kegiatan belajar.</p>
<p>Sistem limbik pada otak manusia memiliki peranan penting dalam penyimpanan dan pengaturan informasi (memori) dari memori jangka pendek menjadi memori jangka panjang secara tepat. Dalam proses belajar, siswa menginginkan materi pelajaran yang diterima menjadi memori jangka panjang, sehingga ketika materi tersebut diperlukan kembali siswa dapat mengingatnya. Belahan neocortex juga memiliki peranan penting dalam penguatan memori. Belahan otak kiri yang berkaitan dengan kata-kata, angka, logika, urutan, dan rincian (aktivitas kademik). Belahan otak kanan berkaitan dengan warna, gambar, imajinasi, dan ruang atau disebut sebagai aktivitas kreatif. Jika kedua belahan neocortex ini dipadukan secara bersamaan maka informasi (memori) yang diterima dapat bertahan menjadi memori jangka panjang.</p>
<p>Mind Mapping merupakan teknik mencatat yang memadukan kedua belahan otak. Sebagai contoh, catatan materi pelajaran yang dimiliki siswa dapat dituangkan melalui gambar, simbol dan warna. Mind Mapping mewujudkan harapan siswa untuk memori jangka panjang. Materi pelajaran yang dibuat dalam bentuk peta pikiran akan mempermudah sistem limbik memproses informasi dan memasukkannya menjadi memori jangka panjang.</p>
<p>Keuntungan lain penggunaan catatan Mind Mapping yaitu membiasakan siswa untuk melatih aktivitas kreatifnya sehingga siswa dapat menciptakan suatu produk kreatif yang dapat bermanfaat bagi diri dan lingkungannya. Hal lain yang berkaitan dengan sistim limbik yaitu peranaannya sebagai pengatur emosi seperti marah, senang, lapar, haus dan sebagainya. Emosi sangat diperlukan untuk menciptakan motivasi belajar yang tinggi. Motivasi yang tinggi dapat menambah kepercayaan diri siswa, sehingga siswa tidak ragu dan malu serta mau mengembangkan potensi-potensi yang terdapat dalam dirinya terutama potensi yang berhubungan dengan kreativitas. Pemetaan pikiran adalah salah satu produk kreatif bentuk sederhana yang dapat dikembangkan. Dengan teknik mencatat pemetaan pikiran patut diduga bahwa kreativitas(sikap kreatif) siswa akan meningkat.</p>
<p>Menurut Yovan (2008), aplikasi peta pikiran dapat meningkatkan kreativitas individu maupun kelompok. Hal ini disebabkan karena peta pikiran memungkinkan penggunaan unsure-unsur kreativitas seperti gambar, bentuk, warna, dan lainnya dalam membentuk representasi mental. Selain itu, peta pikiran juga mengakomodir berbagai sudut pandang yang berbeda dari individu dan kelompok. Berbagai teknologi pikiran yang memacu kreativitas seperti, brainwriting, brainwalking dan semantic intuition sangat kompatibel dengan aplikasi peta pikiran.</p>
<p><strong>Kesimpulan </strong></p>
<p>Berdasarkan pembahasan terhadap masalah dalam tulisan ini, maka dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut:</p>
<ol>
<li>Belajar dengan menggunakan konsep Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping), merekam informasi/materi pelajaran yang diperoleh dalam bentuk grafis yang memadukan kinerja otak kiri dan otak kanan sehingga dapat membuka potensi yang dimiliki.</li>
<li>Implementasi pembelajaran berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) dapat dilakukan melalui empat langkah, yaitu overview, preview, inview, review.</li>
<li>Pembelajaran berbasis Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dan kreativitas siswa.</li>
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<p><strong>Saran </strong></p>
<p>Berdasarkan kesimpulan di atas, maka dapat diajukan saran sebagai berikut:</p>
<ol>
<li>Pentingnya melatihkan dan membiasakan anak keterampilan membuat Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) sebagai salah satu cara belajar.</li>
<li>Perlunya dilakukan penelitian ilmiah terhadap integrasi Peta Pikiran (Mind Mapping) dalam implementasi model pembelajaran yang telah ada.</li>
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<p><strong>DAFTAR PUSTAKA </strong></p>
<p>Djohan. 2008. <em>Aplikasi Real-time Buzan Mind Mapping</em>. Indomindmap® Learning Center – ILC. Applied RT-MM pdf.</p>
<p>Gunawan, A. 2007. <em>Born to be a genius</em>. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.</p>
<p>Mulyanto, A. 2009. <em>Mind Map Sebagai Teknik Mencatat</em>. Dari http://mulyanto.blogdetik.com. Diakses pada tanggal 30 Oktober 2009.</p>
<p>Porter, B dan Hernacki, M. 2002. <em>Quantum Learning</em>. Bandung: Kaifa.</p>
<p>Rostikawati. 2008. <em>Mind Mapping Dalam Metode Quantum Learning Pengaruhnya Terhadap Prestasi Belajar dan Kreatifitas Siswa</em>. Dari http://pkab.wordpress.com. Diakses pada tanggal 2 September 2009.</p>
<p>Santrock, J.W. 2007. Psikologi Pendidikan. Penerbit Kencana. Jakarta</p>
<p>Yovan, P. 2008. <em>Memori dan Pembelajaran Efektif</em>. Jakarta: Yrama Widya.</p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong><em>Tulisan ini juga diposting di </em><a href="http://mahmuddin.wordpress.com"><em>http://mahmuddin.wordpress.com</em></a></p>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jtmadhavan</dc:creator>
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<p>I have been asking fellow mappers which pieces of equipment or materials make Mind Mapping by hand such a creative and therapeutic process.</p>
<p>The list so far is as follows:</p>
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<li>Moleskine Notebooks (A5 and A4)</li>
<li>Derwent Inktense Pencils</li>
<li>Derwent Coloursoft</li>
<li>Karisma Berol Pencils Now sadly no longer made <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /> </li>
<li>A3 high quality paper in loose or pad forms</li>
<li>Derwent electric eraser</li>
<li>Derwent pencil roll</li>
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<p>Let me know if there are any others which should be added to this list.</p>
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<link>http://destech.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/the-process-involved-to-make-a-mind-map/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>People trained in public education may be unaware of what it is to make a mind map, <span style="color:#ff0000;">this is undoubtedly true because teachers are not normally trained in the used of a Mind Map. As a former teacher and senior educator I find this shocking as it is such a useful and effective way of learning, improving recall, planning and researching. We don&#8217;t expect people to run on one leg but we train people to teach using only the left half of their brain!</span> and not realize how useful it can be. This sort of thinking is associated with the right side of people’s brains rather than the left. With left-brain thinking, thought processes are more logical and linear. You do what the Red Queen advised Alice in the Wonderland books: “Begin at the beginning. Then proceed until you come to the end. Then stop.” But right-brain thought doesn’t travel in straight lines. It works more on the basis of a picture, a sort of visual map of associated ideas. <span style="color:#ff0000;">And in COLOUR.</span></p>
<p>The use of such mind tools isn’t intended to be exclusionary and shut left-brain thinking right out. Rather, people who talk about these tools hope that the world can learn to add right-brain thinking as a method that works in partnership with the centuries old, tried-and-true methods employed by the left brain. The goal is to discover relationships and possibilities that might never have been recognized in the left-brain way of approaching knowledge. Learning to make a mind map may be a way of expanding that knowledge beyond its previous boundaries. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Try a simple experiment: close you eyes and have some say the name of an object to you (eg CAT) what happens in your head? You get an image of a cat not the word printed out, you might get the smell or taste or sensation of a cat but certainly not the word. We recall in images yet we are expected to learn in text. the two go together, thats how we learn to read: Image and Association.</span></p>
<p>So how does one begin making a mind map? One starts with a central concept or idea, written on a piece of paper, a white or blackboard, or perhaps on a computer screen. Then the brainstorming begins <span style="color:#ff0000;">brainstorming is not the same as Mind Mapping and shoud not be confused with it, however it is a very common misconception</span>. One can do this alone, but it’s even more effective with several people. Everyone tosses out any idea they think of that relates to that central concept, and all ideas are written down. Once everyone is done, all the concepts are analyzed and gathered into broad themes that suggest themselves, essentially doing visual mapping to link common ideas together.</p>
<p>By brainstorming like this and using mind mapping techniques, sometimes new connections are discovered that weren’t noticed before. Things might be seen to affect the central issue that no one previously realized had anything to do with it. Left-brain linear thinking concentrates more on the fine details of an issue, while as one works to make a mind map, it becomes a means of seeing the bigger picture, or discovering the constellation of ideas forming the wider environment of the issue. These two ways of approaching a problem don’t need to be in competition, but can work together to form a more comprehensive whole.</p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;">This is a good article but it misses huge uses of Mind Mapping: LEARNING, RECALL, RECORDING, PLANNING and MEMORY. Mind Mapping is certainly not brainstorming. It has many other more powerful functions. In education which is where the article started so well MM should be taught so that everyone can use  more of their potential. This article also confuses the concept of brain storming which is usually a group creativity/ideas generating exercise with the process of Mind Mapping which is a tool which can be used for LEARNING, RECALL, RECORDING, PLANNING and MEMORY as well as creativity exercises.</span></p>
<p>Beth Kaminski is the co-author of Curing Your Anxiety And Panic Attacks which detailed <a href="http://www.anxietydisordercure.com/" target="_blank">cure panic attack cures</a> as well as tips on the various <a href="http://www.anxietydisordercure.com/resources.htm" target="_blank">anxiety attack medications</a> available at anxietydisordercure.com.</p>
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<link>http://refreshrate.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/twittering/</link>
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<link>http://linguafrancafoundation.org/2009/11/22/pearltrees-organize-and-share-your-information-in-a-few-clics/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[If you know and like Mind Mapping, you&#8217;ll love Pearltrees.  It is a new way to organize  your ]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">It&#8217;s so simple : in a few clics you build a tree of pearls that contain your web contents and people can connect to your pearls.  So, in the same time. you organize your info and you broaden your network&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">See the video below and you&#8217;ll be convinced.</p>
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<link>http://mindmapmelody.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/33/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A Mind Map I created using MyThoughts for Mac software I created a MyThoughts Mind Map to show an ov]]></description>
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<p>I created a <a title="Visit the MyThoughts website" href="http://www.mythoughtsformac.com" target="_blank">MyThoughts</a> Mind Map to show an overview of why I love Mind Mapping.</p>
<p>I recently discovered via Twitter <a title="FontCapture" href="http://www.fontcapture.com" target="_blank">FontCapture</a> that can create a font from your own handwriting. It was very easy to do, all you need is a printer and a scanner and you are off. I found it really good fun and brilliant for making my mind maps even more personal.  I intend to spend some time creating some different styles to use.</p>
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<link>http://mindmapmelody.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/mythoughts-for-mac-my-style-of-mind-mapping/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://mindmapmelody.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/mythoughts-for-mac-my-style-of-mind-mapping/</guid>
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<p><a title="Novamind's website" href="http://www.novamind.com/" target="_blank">Novamind</a> had been my preferred Mind Mapping Software application, but I didn&#8217;t really like the way my Mind Maps looked. They were okay for a chart style map, but I wanted an application that could give the appeal of the hand drawn Mind Map, but without the need for artistic talent &#8211; something I certainly do not have.</p>
<p>However, back in October, having read Buzan&#8217;s books, <a title="Buy the book" href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781406610192/Use-Your-Head" target="_blank">Head First</a> and <a title="By the Book" href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780007155002/Mind-Maps-at-Work?selectCurrency=GBP" target="_blank">Mind Maps at Work</a>, I decided to take a look at iMind Map, the Buzan Mind Mapping software application. Whilst researching I found a <a title="Review" href="http://gregbd.com/mind-mapping-on-the-mac-has-evolved" target="_blank">review</a> and from this I downloaded a free trial of a Mind Mapping software application <a title="MyThoughts Website" href="http://www.mythoughtsformac.com" target="_blank">MyThoughts for Mac</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://mindmapmelody.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mythoughts-web-image1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17" title="MyThoughts" src="http://mindmapmelody.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mythoughts-web-image1.png" alt="MyThoughts" width="479" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>As a Mac user I find it frustrating when applications are advertised as being for  Mac OS X, but they are written for Windows and converted for the Mac platform, thus bringing some unwanted issues and they certainly can lack the feel that Mac users have become accustomed to. <a title="MyThoughts Website" href="http://www.mythoughtsformac.com" target="_blank">MyThoughts</a> is written for Mac OS X and I was thrilled that it ran on, the newly released Mac OS, Snow Leopard, unlike <a title="iMind Map Website" href="http://www.imindmap.com/" target="_blank">iMind Map</a> (the case when I was looking back in October, see <a title="iMind Map and Snow Leopard" href="http://www.imindmap.com/support/osxSnowLeopard.aspx" target="_blank">status now</a>)</p>
<p><strong>My reasons for liking MyThoughts for Mac:-</strong></p>
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<li>It is native to Mac OS X and runs on Snow Leopard!</li>
<li>The Mind Maps produced, <em>for me</em>, are truer to how a Mind Map should be, I personally do not like rigid lines and regimented boxes, MyThoughts produces organic looking Mind Maps.</li>
<li>It is smooth, when you drag branches they do not wobble and flicker like iMind Map, something I found quite distracting.</li>
<li>The use of iPhoto within the application is superb, I enjoy mind mapping even more now I can make them personal by using my own photos with such ease.</li>
<li>One key point for me is the user interface, I found I was up and running in no time at all, the interface is very user friendly.</li>
<li>Of course being a Mac user I am accustomed to being able to drag and drop everything, and MyThoughts gives me that continuity.</li>
<li>MyThoughts comes with a huge selection of illustrations and I really like the designs, they are of a very high quality and cover many categories.</li>
<li>The price, I paid $49 which worked out about 29 UK pounds which is just a bargain compared to iMind Map at $99 (49 UK Pounds) for the most basic edition.</li>
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<p><strong>In conclusion</strong></p>
<p>My experience of using MyThoughts leaves me with a great sense of satisfaction. It was affordable, it is easy to use, includes all the features and functions and some cool extras that Mac users will certainly appreciate from a Mind Mapping software application.</p>
<p><em>Since buying MyThoughts I have found a new enthusiasm for Mind Mapping and I love the results I am getting. For the first time I feel proud of my Mind Maps and from this pride came the confidence to start this blog.</em></p>
<p><em>So, as you have probably gathered I am now one very happy Mac based Mind Mapper.</em></p>
<p><strong>The Facts</strong></p>
<p>Software Application: <strong>MyThoughts for Mac</strong></p>
<p>Developer: Mode de Vie</p>
<p>Requires: OS X 10.5 (I am running Snow Leopard)</p>
<p>Price: $49 (you can download a free trial before purchasing)</p>
<p>website: <a title="Go to the MyThoughts website" href="http://www.mythoughtsformac.com" target="_blank">http://www.mythoughtsformac.com</a></p>
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<link>http://ltlatnd.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/software-to-help-map-a-concept/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chris Clark</dc:creator>
<guid>http://ltlatnd.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/software-to-help-map-a-concept/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A concept map or &#8220;mind map&#8221; is a diagram showing the relationships among concepts. It is]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[December 2009 Workshop]]></title>
<link>http://brusselsimaginationclub.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/december-2009-workshop/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>knowledgestormer</dc:creator>
<guid>http://brusselsimaginationclub.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/december-2009-workshop/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[‘Mindmapping’ Boost your memory, unleash your creativity and save the world Facilitated by: By Andy ]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste"><strong>Boost your memory, unleash your creativity and save the world</strong></div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Facilitated by: By Andy whittle</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Wednesday 9th December 2009</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">18:40 – 20: 30</div>
<p><span style="background-color:#ffffff;">Details</span></p>
<p><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><a title="Where will it be?" href="http://brusselsimaginationclub.wordpress.com/where/" target="_blank">Where</a></span></p>
<div id="_mcePaste"><a title="Mail us" href="mailto:jeffreyb@jpb.com">Mail us</a> to get on the mailing list and receive our twice monthly invite</div>
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<title><![CDATA[WEBSPIRATION &ndash; MIND MAPPING TOOL]]></title>
<link>http://resource220.com/2009/11/19/webspiration-mind-mapping-tool/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>resource220</dc:creator>
<guid>http://resource220.com/2009/11/19/webspiration-mind-mapping-tool/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago I was reading my gReader and saw this site (I originally couldn’t remember who]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>A couple of weeks ago I was reading my gReader and saw this site (I originally couldn’t remember who posted it and link to the original review – If you read below it was a member of my PLN – Bill Chapman – sorry I didn’t get it right the first time) being reviewed.&#160; I know that a great number of Special Education students do really well using mind maps and my last school used Inspiration Mind Mapping software.</p>
<p>At that time I used Inspiration a lot for taking notes for students in my co-taught U.S. History class and was totally impressed with the software package.&#160; The students seemed to remember the information more easily when it was presented in this graphic form.&#160; When I found out that they had a web-based beta application called oddly enough <a href="http://mywebspiration.com/">Webspiration</a>, I couldn’t wait for a chance to try it out.</p>
<p><a href="http://mywebspiration.com/"><img style="display:inline;border-width:0;" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://resource220.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/image1.png?w=503&#038;h=297" width="503" height="297" /></a></p>
<p>I was at a presentation by <a href="http://cmisforme.org/">Central Maine Inclusive Schools (CMIS)</a> recently on Attachment Disorders.&#160; I like to take notes and sometimes make them into a blog, but I hate handwriting notes (as do most of my students), it is a waste of time it seems, when you hardly ever refer back to them and they sit in a drawer/folder until you throw them out.&#160; </p>
<p>I am a bit down on note taking as a practice for the most part, it is in my opinion a left-over skill set from when most teaching was accomplished by lecture for regular education or special education students.&#160; If teachers are using lecture as their main vehicle of educational delivery then I feel their students (at whatever level) are being short changed.&#160; I would rather turn on the record function of my laptop and record the teacher’s lecture and go back later to figure out what was being presented than attempting to take notes that I can’t read and don’t understand anyway…how many of Special Education students feel this way too?&#160; Probably most of them.</p>
<p>So I attempted to take the notes using Webspiration (as long as you have an internet connection) – it worked fabulously for me. But I can type pretty quickly, have used mind mapping software before and know that I don’t have to write everything the presenter puts out there. </p>
<p><a href="http://resource220.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/image2.png"><img style="display:inline;border-width:0;" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://resource220.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/image_thumb.png?w=508&#038;h=225" width="508" height="225" /></a> </p>
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<p>Mind mapping applications are a great educational tools that presents things visually to students.&#160; I always thought that Inspiration was the most intuitive mind mapping program for me and now that they have a web based version,&#160; plan to start using it in my classroom.&#160; But there will definitely be a learning curve and some resistance just because it is new to most of the students.</p>
<p>I also like the sharing function also, my teaching assistant asked for a copy I sent her the share link and it worked perfectly. </p>
<p>The only question I have about the product is once it comes out of Beta, how much will the the Company charge for using Webspiration?&#160; If it isn’t too much, I might seriously consider a subscription.&#160; But as any teacher will tell you on our budgets free is better. Overall, after a short bit of use – two thumbs up</p>
<p>I have not received any kind of compensation for writing this review, it is simply my views/opinion of something that I am using. </p>
<p>Do the right thing for the right reasons – today and every day</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Using mind mapping for a presentation]]></title>
<link>http://lcb48.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/using-mind-mapping-for-a-presentation/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Linda Clark Benedict</dc:creator>
<guid>http://lcb48.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/using-mind-mapping-for-a-presentation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have been using mind mapping for organizing my work flow in the archives.  I recently agreed to do]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I have been using mind mapping for organizing my work flow in the archives.  I recently agreed to do an informal presentation for RRLC&#8217;s College Archivists Roundtable so I decided to try it out as a presentation tool, rather than Powerpoint.</p>
<p>You can download free software for mind mapping at <a href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net" target="_blank">freemind.sourceforge.net</a> if you want to try it out.</p>
<p>The presentation is on EAD so I begin with a center circle with <strong>EAD </strong>then add nodes for <strong>Who</strong>, <strong>Why</strong>, <strong>What</strong>, <strong>How</strong> and <strong>Resources.</strong></p>
<p>I attach nodes to each of these, e.g. <strong>How</strong> has nodes for <strong>EAD Cookbook</strong> and <strong>Archivist&#8217;s Toolkit</strong>.</p>
<p>Each of them have nodes, e.g. <strong>EAD Cookbook</strong> has three; <strong>Download</strong>, <strong>starting a finding aid</strong>, <strong>troubleshooting</strong>.</p>
<p>Then each of those has nodes.  It ends up looking like an illustration of evolution.</p>
<p>A couple of advantages are</p>
<ul>
<li>You don&#8217;t have to have all the branches open at once. You click on a node to expand it to the next level.  This keeps it from being visually intimidating when you start out.</li>
<li>You can add links to external webpages  or programs and documents on your computer to each node.</li>
</ul>
<p>The presentation is on Dec 4th.  I&#8217;ll report back to you.</p>
<p>&#160;</p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow:hidden;position:absolute;left:-10000px;top:268px;width:1px;height:1px;">Who<br />
Maintained by the SAA EAD Roundtable<br />
Cookbook/Notebook &#60;../../../../Program Files/NoteTab Light/NoteTab.exe&#62;<br />
Detailed download and set up information in the Cookbook<br />
installing EAD DTD<br />
Customizing with your institutions information. Address etc.<br />
Starting a Finding Aid<br />
File \ New<br />
In sidebar under files \ New EAD<br />
Fill in template<br />
Top Level Metadata<br />
Controlled Access<br />
Template<br />
Add term<br />
Administrative Information<br />
I didn&#8217;t use much here but you might<br />
Detailed description &#60;dsc&#62;<br />
File or series<br />
Container types down 6 levels<br />
Troubleshooting<br />
Any tag started must be closed<br />
&#60;ead&#62; &#60;/ead&#62;<br />
&#60;scopecontent&#62; &#60;/scopecontent&#62;<br />
&#60;head&#62; &#60;/head&#62;<br />
Nesting<br />
&#60;dsc&#62;&#60;c01&#62;&#60;did&#62;&#60;unittitle&#62;&#60;/unittitle&#62;&#60;/did&#62;&#60;/c01&#62;&#60;/dsc&#62;<br />
Can&#8217;t use &#38;<br />
Search/replace &#38; -&#62; and<br />
Why<br />
&#8220;standardization of collection information in finding aids within and across repositories.&#8221;<br />
EAD (Encoded Archival Description<br />
Who<br />
Maintained by the SAA EAD Roundtable<br />
Why<br />
&#8220;standardization of collection information in finding aids within and across repositories.&#8221;<br />
What<br />
&#8220;a non-proprietary de facto  standard for the encoding of finding aids for use in a networked (online) environment&#8221;<br />
FORMALLY DEFINED mark up language<br />
HTML; XML<br />
DTD (Document Type Definition)<br />
XML can use differnet DTD for different purposes<br />
EXAMPLES<br />
specifies how an EAD document will appear<br />
Resources<br />
EAD Help Pages &#60;http:/www.archivists.org/saagroups/ead/index.html&#62;<br />
OAC Best Practice Guidelines for Encoded Archival Description &#60;http:/www.cdlib.org/inside/diglib/guidelines/bpgead/bpgead_1-2.html&#62;<br />
EAD Tag Library &#60;http:/www.loc.gov/ead/tglib/index.html&#62;<br />
EAD Cookbook &#60;http:/www.archivists.org/saagroups/ead/ead2002cookbook.html&#62;<br />
Dowload Cookbook PDF &#60;EAD2002cookbook.pdf&#62;<br />
Alone in the Archives (start 5/17/2006) &#60;http:/lcb48.wordpress.com/2006/05&#62;<br />
How<br />
Cookbook/Notebook &#60;../../../../Program Files/NoteTab Light/NoteTab.exe&#62;<br />
Detailed download and set up information in the Cookbook<br />
installing EAD DTD<br />
Customizing with your institutions information. Address etc.<br />
Starting a Finding Aid<br />
File \ New<br />
In sidebar under files \ New EAD<br />
Fill in template<br />
Top Level Metadata<br />
Controlled Access<br />
Template<br />
Add term<br />
Administrative Information<br />
I didn&#8217;t use much here but you might<br />
Detailed description &#60;dsc&#62;<br />
File or series<br />
Container types down 6 levels<br />
Troubleshooting<br />
Any tag started must be closed<br />
&#60;ead&#62; &#60;/ead&#62;<br />
&#60;scopecontent&#62; &#60;/scopecontent&#62;<br />
&#60;head&#62; &#60;/head&#62;<br />
Nesting<br />
&#60;dsc&#62;&#60;c01&#62;&#60;did&#62;&#60;unittitle&#62;&#60;/unittitle&#62;&#60;/did&#62;&#60;/c01&#62;&#60;/dsc&#62;<br />
Can&#8217;t use &#38;<br />
Search/replace &#38; -&#62; and<br />
Archivists Toolkit &#60;../../../../Program Files/Archivists&#8217; Toolkit 1.5/Archivists&#8217; Toolkit 1.5.exe&#62;<br />
Highlight Resource<br />
Click on reports icon<br />
Select Report &#8220;Finding Aid&#8221;<br />
Select output<br />
PDF<br />
HTML<br />
Archivists Toolkit &#60;../../../../Program Files/Archivists&#8217; Toolkit 1.5/Archivists&#8217; Toolkit 1.5.exe&#62;<br />
Highlight Resource<br />
Click on reports icon<br />
Select Report &#8220;Finding Aid&#8221;<br />
Select output<br />
PDF<br />
HTML<br />
What<br />
&#8220;a non-proprietary de facto  standard for the encoding of finding aids for use in a networked (online) environment&#8221;<br />
FORMALLY DEFINED mark up language<br />
HTML; XML<br />
DTD (Document Type Definition)<br />
XML can use differnet DTD for different purposes<br />
EXAMPLES<br />
specifies how an EAD document will appear<br />
Resources<br />
EAD Help Pages &#60;http:/www.archivists.org/saagroups/ead/index.html&#62;<br />
OAC Best Practice Guidelines for Encoded Archival Description &#60;http:/www.cdlib.org/inside/diglib/guidelines/bpgead/bpgead_1-2.html&#62;<br />
EAD Tag Library &#60;http:/www.loc.gov/ead/tglib/index.html&#62;<br />
EAD Cookbook &#60;http:/www.archivists.org/saagroups/ead/ead2002cookbook.html&#62;<br />
Dowload Cookbook PDF &#60;EAD2002cookbook.pdf&#62;<br />
Alone in the Archives (start 5/17/2006) &#60;http:/lcb48.wordpress.com/2006/05&#62;</p>
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<link>http://destech.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/imindmap-on-the-iphone/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
<guid>http://destech.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/imindmap-on-the-iphone/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iMindMap on the iPhone preview. Further details available from tim.fulford@btinternet.com &nbsp; ]]></description>
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<p>Further details available from tim.fulford@btinternet.com</p>
<p>&#160;</p>
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<link>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/78/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daggy1969</dc:creator>
<guid>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/78/</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Mind Skills Mindmap]]></title>
<link>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/mind-skills-mindmap/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daggy1969</dc:creator>
<guid>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/mind-skills-mindmap/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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<link>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/a-mind-map-about-mind-mapping/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daggy1969</dc:creator>
<guid>http://workingwellsite.com/2009/11/16/a-mind-map-about-mind-mapping/</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[FreeMind Mind Mapper Review]]></title>
<link>http://localgovernmentsharepoint.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/freemind-mind-mapper-review/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rob Ashcroft</dc:creator>
<guid>http://localgovernmentsharepoint.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/freemind-mind-mapper-review/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I downloaded freemind, a mind mapping software solution and already I&#8217;m finding it to be very ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I downloaded freemind, a mind mapping software solution and already I&#8217;m finding it to be very useful for note taking, so here&#8217;s a quick review.</p>
<p>FreeMind is really a thought mapping tool and not specifically a note taking tool. It allows you to add points in a tree-like manner. So you start with the main topic node and add a child node to it. It&#8217;s represented as a branch. When you add nodes to a parent node it automatically determines where the branch should go on screen. If you are adding a child node to the main parent it&#8217;ll alternate to the right and left for branches. Then if you add a child to a branch from the main parent it&#8217;ll put them one under the other. Click the thumbnail to see what I mean.</p>
<p>Essentially you only worry about organising the points according to the relevant information structure and thus not have to worry about visual presentation. This makes it a very quick and effective note taking tool.</p>
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<link>http://enectoux.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/togaf-architecture-development-method-adm/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>enectoux</dc:creator>
<guid>http://enectoux.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/togaf-architecture-development-method-adm/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is a mindmap summarizing on one page TOGAF ADM &#8211; main steps. You can also find the origin]]></description>
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<p>You can also find the original file (mind manager V7 .xmap) one the following link:<br />
<strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yzzzsu3">http://tinyurl.com/yzzzsu3</a></strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-88" title="TOGAF ADM" src="http://enectoux.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/togaf-adm.jpeg" alt="TOGAF ADM" width="510" height="442" /></p>
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<link>http://theeducationcafe.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/whole-brain-approaches-to-note-taking/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>delanas</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theeducationcafe.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/whole-brain-approaches-to-note-taking/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authored by Bobbi Deporter and Mike Hernacki Review by Jake S Whole-Brain Approaches to Note-Taking,]]></description>
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<p>Review by Jake S</p>
<p><em>Whole-Brain Approaches to Note-Taking</em>, of the Quantum Booklet series, is a marvelously written work showing how to take notes with your entire brain, rather than the dominant half. It introduces such methods as the famous Mind Map style of Tony Buzan, and additionally goes on to fill in four major categories of content. The book, labeled Quantum Notes, addresses <em>the main purpose of note-taking, mind-mapping, what mindscapes are, and what Notes:TM is.</em></p>
<p>On the issue of note-taking, the book says the following: “Effective note-taking is one of the most important skills anyone ever learns.” That proves to be true, as the book goes on to note – forgive the pun – the importance by saying how everyone takes notes of some kind every second of their life, and also marking “mental notes” as being ineffective and not to be used. According to Mrs. Deporter, “The main purpose of note-taking is to help you remember and understand valuable information.” Notes should be fun to take, the author claims, and the book goes on to show one of three fun ways to take notes: Mind Mapping.</p>
<p>What is a Mind Map? It is the equivalent of a brainstorm, but instead of mapping out non-existent or disassembled content, the mental cartographer – if you will – maps out what is already there, in order to effectively remember it. Mind mapping, invented by Tony Buzan in the late ‘70s, is “a whole-brain approach using visual images and other graphic devices to form impressions,” so says the author. The book lists such helpful laws for mind mapping, such as starting in the center of the image, selecting key words, and using many different colors. But for those who would think this method was zany, the next one is, to borrow a video-gaming term, a level-up: Mind-scaping.</p>
<p>Mindscapes are an outgrowth of Mind Mapping, developed by Nancy Margulies, a corporate consultant, and author. The primary concept of a Mindscape is to break all the rules. Start wherever imagination leads and progress onward to landscape the topic: that is the idea in use. But the book doesn’t stop with the wacky world of mindscapes. The last method of note-taking, and a surefire success, is a strange one for sure.</p>
<p>“Notes: TM” was designed by Mark Reardon, Quantum Learning facilitator, as a variant of Cornell Notes. “Notes: TM” is unique in that not only does the writer <em>take</em> notes, but the writer also <em>makes</em> their own notes. The “T” stands for ‘taking.’ The first thing everyone thinks of, of course, is taking notes, and this method is no different. The “M” stands for ‘making.’ The key to this method’s success is that the writer notes thoughts, impressions, feelings, reactions, questions, and concerns relevant to the speaker or material. In this way, the notes not only reflect the topic, but keep the note-taker actively involved.</p>
<p><em>Whole-Brain Approaches to Note-Taking </em>is an excellent book, accurately covering all the topics it brings up, and should be read by anyone high-school level and above. The booklet covers: <em>the main purpose of note-taking, mind-mapping, what mindscapes are, and what Notes:TM is</em>.</p>
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<link>http://leanexecution.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/how-one-tool-can-solve-problems-effectively/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Redge</dc:creator>
<guid>http://leanexecution.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/how-one-tool-can-solve-problems-effectively/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Problem solving is a problem in itself for many companies and at times can be one of the most daunti]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Problem solving is a problem in itself for many companies and at times can be one of the most daunting tasks to undertake during the course of an otherwise regular work day.</p>
<p>For some, problems seldom occur while for others this may, unfortunately, be a daily activity.  Since problem solving is not usually part of the typical daily agenda of &#8220;routine&#8221; activities, our ability to find the time and solve them efficiently and effectively is compromised.</p>
<p>For many, just finding time seems to be one of the greatest challenges and perhaps a problem to be solved in itself.  Sweeping problems under the rug may be efficient but it is certainly not effective.  (So &#8230; broom is not the solution we&#8217;re proposing). </p>
<p>Using <a title="Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471788627?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=leanexec-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=0471788627" target="_blank">IDEA Mapping</a> Techniques can help you solve problems effectively and efficiently.  IDEA Maps, Process Maps, and Mind Maps are variations on a theme.  We may use the terms interchangeably in the discussion that follows.</p>
<p><strong>Background:</strong></p>
<p>While there are several different approaches and &#8220;forms&#8221; that can be used to manage the overall problem solving process, the two most critical steps that will determine the effectiveness of the solution are:</p>
<ol>
<li>Define a Clear and Concise Problem Description / Statement</li>
<li>Determine the Root Cause(s) of the problem defined by the Problem Statement.</li>
</ol>
<p>While the first step seems relatively simple, the second step requires a little more effort.  There are at least two (2) root causes for most problems that stem from two simple questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Why Made?</li>
<li>Why Shipped?</li>
</ul>
<p>These questions imply that defective product was made for a reason (process) and it was shipped to the customer undetected (system).  In other words, the customer is not protected from receipt of defective product.</p>
<p>The root cause analysis process forms the basis for all subsequent problem solving activities, including verification, interim and long term corrective actions.  A lot of time can be wasted simply because the real root causes were never identified.</p>
<p><strong>Problem Solving Tools for Root Cause Analysis:</strong></p>
<p>Many different tools can be deployed during the Root Cause Analysis process including Ishikawa Diagrams (Fishbone Diagrams), 5 Why (discussed in a previous post), Fault Tree Analysis, Q&#38;A (Question Board), and Brain Storming to name just a few.</p>
<p>Mind Mapping or Process Mapping is a technique that provides an unconstrained approach to the thinking process for multiple input and contribution streams.  Maps can also be used to identify interactions or relationships to other elements.</p>
<p><strong>Mind Mapping (Process Mapping)</strong></p>
<p>The center of the map contains the problem statement.  We then surround the problem statement with potential inputs or contributors to the problem.  These statements in turn become the &#8221;center&#8221; of additional levels of inputs and contributors.  In some respects, the process map can be very similar to a Bloom Diagram and certainly supports the logic found with fishbone diagrams.</p>
<p>The   The draw back to &#8220;Mapping&#8221; is that most are usually developed on Whiteboards and not easily or readily translated into a software solution.</p>
<p><strong>Software Solutions and Templates</strong></p>
<p>While there are many spreadsheet based solutions, few provide an effective interface to support the use of mapping techniques.  Even most fishbone diagrams developed in Excel are quirky and awkward at best.</p>
<p>While we typically do not endorse specific software solutions, however, <a title="FreeMind - Link to Main Page" href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank">FREEMIND</a> is one software that we consider to be among the best of available solutions and can be downloaded free of charge.  The download and installation process only requires a few minutes.</p>
<p>The developers of <a title="FreeMind - Link to Main Page" href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank">FREEMIND </a>provide a clean, intuitive solution for creating and maintaining process or mind maps.  While other commercial packages are available, FreeMind is more than capable of handling most problem solving challenges and quite simply is time and money well saved.</p>
<p>The FreeMind homepage provides a better description of the software and it&#8217;s capabilities than we could provide here.  Our goal was to introduce &#8220;Mapping&#8221; as an effective and efficient tool that can be used in the problem solving process.</p>
<p>After spending some time with the software, you will quickly discover that there are many other opportunities where this software can serve you.  We have a mind map that we use to manage weekly and daily reports, another for key metrics, and yet another for our business structure.  The ability to use hyperlinks makes it an easy process to access external reports and resources .</p>
<p>The FreeMind main page provides an excellent overview and provides examples of their software in action.  This is definitely worth looking into and may just save some time for real problem solving.</p>
<p>We are presently using FreeMind version 0.9.0 RC 6.</p>
<p>Home: <a href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net/">http://freemind.sourceforge.net/</a></p>
<p>Copyright 2000-2009 Joerg Mueller, Daniel Polansky, Christian Foltin, Dimitry Polivaev, and others.</p>
<p>Click here to see a sample process map to achieve delivery of 100% on time &#8211; in full:  <a href="http://leanexecution.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mind-process-mapping.doc">Mapping with FreeMind</a>.  We have also uploaded two documents (one of the original map and a word document showing a pictorial of the mind maps we created) into our Free Downloads box.  See the ORANGE box on the sidebar to get your copy.</p>
<p>If you have a copy of FreeMind, simply change the extension on our Delivery file from &#8220;.txt&#8221; to &#8220;.mm&#8221;  Of course, don&#8217;t typ the quotes.  This is just a sample for example purposes only.  Feel free to edit or modify these files  in any manner you choose.</p>
<p>If you would like more information on IDEA Mapping, we would encourage you to read </p>
<p>  If you would like to learn more about IDEA Mapping we would encourage you to also read <strong>Idea Mapping – How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in </strong>Business by author Jamie Nast. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471788627?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=leanexec-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=0471788627">Click here to review or purchase your copy of Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business</a><img style="border:none!important;margin:0!important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=leanexec-20&#38;l=as2&#38;o=1&#38;a=0471788627" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></p>
<p>Until Next Time &#8211; STAY Lean!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://leanexecution.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/vergence-no-background-icon-03-07-09-15-20.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-409" title="Vergence Business Associates" src="http://leanexecution.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/vergence-no-background-icon-03-07-09-15-20.jpg?w=50" alt="" width="50" height="50" /></a></p>
<h6>IDEA Mapping, Published by John Wiley &#38; Sons, Inc, Hoboken, New Jersey, Published simultaneously in Canada (ISBN-13:  978-0-471-78862-1, ISBN-10:  0-471-78862-7), 268 pages.  The book includes a companion CD-ROM featuring a 21 day trial for Mindjet MindManager 6.</h6>
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<title><![CDATA[Telah Terbit CD Kompilasi Software Pendidikan : TEACHNOLOGY Vol.1, Gratis Ongkos Kirim ke Seluruh Indonesia!!!]]></title>
<link>http://gora.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/telah-terbit-cd-kompilasi-software-pendidikan-teachnology-vol-1-gratis-ongkos-kirim-ke-seluruh-indonesia/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Untuk memudahkan para pendidik/guru/instruktur/dosen mengaplikasikan dan memanfaatkan Teknologi Info]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://gora.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/teachnology-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-562" title="teachnology-1" src="http://gora.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/teachnology-1.jpg?w=209" alt="teachnology-1" width="167" height="240" /></a>Untuk memudahkan para pendidik/guru/instruktur/dosen mengaplikasikan dan memanfaatkan Teknologi Informasi dalam mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran khususnya memanfaatkan aplikasi gratis baik yang sifatnya Freeware maupun Opensource &#8220;<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">T</span></strong><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">anpa Harus Repot Mendownload</span></strong>&#8220;, The Indiebrainer menerbitkan CD (Compact Disc) yang berisi kumpulan/kompilasi freeware (software gratis) berukuran 700 MB untuk mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran di dalam kelas. CD Kompilasi Freeware ini kami beri nama <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">TEACHNOLOGY Vol.1</span></strong>. CD volume pertama ini berisi berbagai aplikasi gratis siap pakai berupa aplikasi perkantoran, astronomi (perbintangan), digital story telling, kamus/dictionary, aplikasi komunikasi dan kolaborasi, matematika, pemodelan/modelling, pengolah audio, pengolah video, game interaktif, geografi, pemetaan konsep/concept mapping, simulasi dan laboratorium virtual. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Dapatkan berbagai bonus konten berupa E-Book dan Permainan Interaktif PowerPoint yang dapat Anda manfaatkan untuk mengaktifkan kelas Anda hanya dengan memanfaatkan penggunaan satu komputer di dalam kelas</span></strong>. <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">Pesan sekarang juga!!!</span></strong></p>
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<p>Berikut adalah daftar aplikasi gratis (<strong><em>freeware dan opensource</em></strong>) yang terdapat dalam <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">CD TEACHNOLOGY Vol.1</span></strong> antara lain : <strong>Celestia</strong> (simulasi 3 dimensi ruang angkasa yang real-time dengan koleksi 1000 bintang), <strong>Stellarium</strong> (aplikasi planetarium gratis, untuk melihat langit dan bintang secara 3 dimensi), <strong>WorldWide Telescope</strong> (aplikasi teleskop virtual, yang memungkinkan kita dan siswa melakukan perjalanan virtual ke ruang angkasa), <strong>Stykz</strong> (aplikasi animasi badan manusia berbentuk stik/batang sebagai sarana bercerita dan belajar konsep dasar animasi/gambar gerak), <strong>Paint.NET</strong> (aplikasi ringan untuk editing foto/gambar), <strong>Photo Story</strong> (aplikasi perangkai cerita video memanfaatkan foto/gambar diam), <strong>Kamus 2.03</strong> (aplikasi penerjemah/kamus Indonesia-Inggris atau Inggris-Indonesia), <strong>Yahoo Messenger</strong> dan <strong>Skype</strong> (aplikasi komunikasi teks/chat, suara dan video gratis), <strong>A+ Math Multiply</strong> (aplikasi untuk belajar tentang perkalian matematika), <strong>GeoGebra</strong> (aplikasi untuk belajar matematika yang lengkap meliputi geometri, aritmatika, aljabar dan kalkulus), <strong>Hot Potatoes </strong>(aplikasi penyusun kuis/soal latihan/teka-teki), <strong>Graph </strong>(kalkulator grafik), <strong>Win Times Attack</strong> (permainan interaktif untuk tabel perkalian matematika), <strong>Lego Designer</strong> (aplikasi pemodelan dan permainan bangun 3 dimensi), <strong>Audacity</strong> (aplikasi pengolah audio), <strong>MediaCoder</strong> (aplikasi konversi video kedalam berbagai format), <strong>OpenOffice</strong> (aplikasi perkantoran gratis dan opensource, yang terdiri dari pengolah kata, spreadsheet dan penyusun presentasi), <strong>FoxitReader</strong> (pembaca file PDF/e-book), <strong>IrfanView</strong> (aplikasi pengolah gambar dan desktop image capture), <strong>K9 Web Protection</strong> (aplikasi keamanan untuk membatasi akses konten Internet untuk anak-anak), <strong>GCompris</strong> (berbagai permainan interaktif untuk siswa), Sebran (kumpulan permainan matematika dan umum untuk anak-anak), <strong>Google Earth</strong> (peta dunia virtual), <strong>Asia Puzzle</strong> (permainan puzzle untuk benua Asia), <strong>Australia &#38; SE Puzzle</strong> (permainan puzzle untuk benua Australia dan Asia Tenggara), <strong>Europe Puzzle</strong> (permainan puzzle benua Eropa),<strong> World Geography</strong> (puzzle peta dunia), <strong>USA Puzzle</strong> (permainan puzzle benua Amerika), <strong>World Monumen Puzzle</strong> (permainan puzzle monumen di dunia), <strong>Freemind</strong> (aplikasi pemetaan konsep), <strong>XMind</strong> (aplikasi kolaborasi pemetaan konsep), <strong>Virtual Labs Electric </strong>(laboratorium virtual rangkaian elektronik), <strong>Chemistry</strong> (laboratorium kimia virtual), <strong>Phun</strong> (aplikasi simulasi fisika).</p>
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<p>Anda juga akan mendapatkan berbagai koleksi permainan interaktif memanfaatkan PowerPoint untuk dapat digunakan mengaktifkan siswa menggunakan satu buah komputer di kelas. Permainan tersebut meliputi<strong> Jeopardy</strong>, <strong>Analody Quiz</strong>, <strong>Correct Order</strong>, <strong>DiagramIt!</strong>, <strong>Millionaire</strong>, <strong>Squares</strong>, <strong>TrianQuad</strong>, <strong>Wheel</strong> dan permainan lainnya. Permainan presentasi PowerPoint ini dapat Anda rubah kontennya sesuai dengan konteks dan mata pelajaran.</p>
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<link>http://esetianto.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/cara-menginstall-freemind-0-9-0-rc6-di-ubuntu-9-10/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>e-k-o</dc:creator>
<guid>http://esetianto.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/cara-menginstall-freemind-0-9-0-rc6-di-ubuntu-9-10/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dalam tulisan sebelumnya kita sudah belajar cara singkat menginstall Freemind di Ubuntu Linux 9.10. ]]></description>
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<link>http://designendeavour.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/mind-mapping/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>THRobinson</dc:creator>
<guid>http://designendeavour.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/mind-mapping/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mind Mapping, something we talked about from time to time in class but by 2nd year I think most peop]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Mind Mapping, something we talked about from time to time in class but by 2nd year I think most people fell into the habit of doing the first thing that came to mind just to have it done in time to be handed in for marks.</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>You are your own worst client</em>&#8221; is probably the most accurate statement I&#8217;ve heard in the past 3 years.</p>
<p>I have been working on my own personal site/branding now for months and every time I get half done I&#8217;m tired of looking at it and have a better idea started. But, nothing is making me happy, nothing seems &#8216;clever&#8217; enough. I&#8217;ll stare at logos on <a href="http://logopond.com/">LogoPond</a> for an hour wondering &#8220;<em>How do they come up with such great designs when mine all look bleh?</em>&#8220;.</p>
<p>I started reading a few other blogs of designers, mostly branding experts, and more often than not the idea of Mind Mapping was mentioned.</p>
<p><!--more--><strong>What is Mind Mapping?</strong></p>
<p>Well, Mind maps have been around for many years, as early as the 3rd century. Basically, it&#8217;s the linking of images, words and colours to the mind to help spark creativity. Tony Buzan (the &#8216;Speed Reading&#8217; guy) further developed and researched the concept in the &#8217;60s and &#8217;70s coining the term Mind Mapping. He has a few sites out there that go into a lot more depth about the concept as well as books, and even software.</p>
<p>Although they have software programs available for Mind Mapping, seriously&#8230; we&#8217;re designers and creative individuals, do it by hand. Especially this day and age where everything is done sitting on a computer, get a pack of cheap markers/crayons and have fun doing it by hand. Especially since it&#8217;s encouraged to draw images when possible and doodle which frankly, having tried a few of the available programs out there&#8230; you can&#8217;t really be free and creative.</p>
<p><strong>How to Mind Map&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>First we need an idea, what are we Mind Mapping? For the example, let&#8217;s say we&#8217;re designing a logo for a Bakery.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Take a BIG Piece of Paper</span> &#8211; The bigger the better. The paper allows you to move and rotate it about while you work a bit more easily than your iMac.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Start in Landscape</span> &#8211; When we write, words take up more space horizontally than vertically. Unless writing a novel. So, initially start with the paper going landscape not portrait.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Start in the Centre by Drawing the Topic</span> &#8211; Images are worth 1000 words, we also associate with imagery better. Try doing the image in at least 3 colours, around 2&#8243; in size to allow room for the rest of the map. Colour sparks the creative portion of the brain and gets the creativity started, so make it fun, bright, interesting. If trying to develop a logo for a door company, draw a door&#8230; if trying to do an annual report design for a phone company, draw Batman&#8217;s big red phone&#8230; etc. In this case, a loaf of bread <em>(label if needed).</em></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Draw Lines Out from the Centre to Themes</span> &#8211; The central image is the topic, or &#8220;Title&#8221;, next we want to draw lines out to &#8220;Chapters&#8221; or sub-topics that relate back to the main focus. Use different colours for each line, make them curved and flowing, starting thick at the central image, and getting thinner towards the sub-topics.<em> </em>The flow of lines causes a visual rhythm, the thickness helps show direction. Each line should connect to something related to the central image. In our case,  what is related to a Bakery? Well&#8230; what type of baked goods? Who are the target consumers? What goes into baked goods? What do you associate baked goods with?</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Branch Out</span> &#8211; Go to each sub-topic and list what comes to mind&#8230; it&#8217;s brainstorming so nothing is wrong or stupid, in fact what may seem wrong/stupid may be what sparks a unique new idea. Write out the list smaller than the size of the sub-topics. It&#8217;s also best to use printed letters rather than cursive since the mind (for some reason) works better with printed letters.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Go Over the Map</span> &#8211; At this point you have a top, sub-topic, and multiple sub-sub-topics&#8230; now start letting the brain be more creative. Draw boxes around what stands out, doodle, draw images and arrows that point from one word to the next. At this point you should be starting to have ideas spring to mind as you look from one side of the map to the next making associations.</li>
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<p>Sometimes the map works, sometimes, not so well&#8230; but hopefully this will give some people a new way of approaching their next design job rather than just randomly doodling and hoping an idea springs up.</p>
<p>Try a google image search on <a href="http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&#38;source=hp&#38;q=mind%20map&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;tab=wi">Mind Maps</a> as well&#8230; some pretty creative ones, some, well&#8230; computer generated ones. Immediately I was more interested and inspired by the hand drawn ones versus the very stale looking computer ones.</p>
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