Note taking helps students record and review material effectively. Templates are available for any discipline and can be downloaded. Effective note taking enables faster information memorization
Virtual tools enable remote collaboration and idea gathering. IdeaBoardz allows real-time voting and categorization of ideas. Google Documents offers simple brainstorming with real-time collaboration. Realtime Board provides collaborative online whiteboard space
Mind maps were developed by Tony Buzan in the 1970s. Brain processes information visually, not linearly. Mind maps help make connections between concepts and ideas. Research shows writing and imagery improve memory and creativity
Mind map is a diagram starting with central concept and branching out. Uses visual elements like shapes, colors, labels, images and emojis. Helps visualize connections between ideas and develop creative solutions
Mind map is a visual thinking tool with hierarchical structure. Starts from central idea and branches out to connected elements. Composed of topics, subtopics, and connecting lines. Concept maps differ from mind maps with labeled arrows
Concept maps use labeled arrows to show relationships between concepts. Mind maps use connecting lines instead of labeled arrows. Concept maps have more flexible layout than mind maps