<p>Mind Map</p><p>“Mind Mapping” is a strategy that encourages group members to record ideas and connections among ideas in a visual form. It helps understand the relationships among different concepts and ideas.</p><p>Directions: The facilitator introduces the topic and then asks members to break into groups. Each group is provided with markers and chart paper and is asked to produce a mind map with evidence of the following component parts:</p><p>1. The central topic or idea is noted in the center of the page. 2. Important information is highlighted by bubbles, arrows, or wavy lines. 3. Color can be used to help members retain the ideas. It can also help organize different concepts. 4. Key words function as triggers that lead to additional, connected ideas. 5. Chains provide the connections or links to establish and create relationships between ideas. 6. Visuals such as illustrations, novel shapes, and pictorial details facilitate retention.</p><p>The groups then share and discuss their mind maps with all their members.</p><p>--B. Bennett, C. Rolheiser & L. Stevahn, Cooperative Learning: Where Heart Meets Mind, 1991</p><p>Task:</p><p>1. Each group will be assigned one of the following:  Assumptions about learning—pp. 2-6  Attributes of meaningful learning—pp. 7-11</p><p>2. Prepare a mind map on your group’s assigned learning theory.</p><p>3. Use all the component parts of an effective mind map. Refer to guidelines listed above.</p><p>Roles for this task to be taken by different group members. If your group has less than five members, then one person can do more than one role. A. Illustrator: Draws mind map B. Materials Manager and Time Keeper: Collects necessary materials and monitors time (this role can be combined with any of the above roles). C. Map Checker/Scout: Ensures completed map has all component parts and scouts out ideas from other groups. D. Summarizer: Summarize key points about your learning theory on the transparency. M. Fullan, & C. Rolheiser—Breaking through Change Barriers, May 2001</p>