Y4: How do create, save and share a mind map?

Online mind maps

1. Login to j2e
2. Go to “my files” – are your mind map files there?
3. If not, try clicking on  and check again when it has updated
4. Some of you have lots of the same mind map – delete any spares by right-hand clicking – delete.  (Don’t get rid of any that have a grade in j2review)
5. If you haven’t shared your mind map with me, try again this week.

Thinking with pictures

1. On the desktop, click on “Icons 64” and find “Thinking with pictures”
2. Explore the tools in Thinking with pictures to make another mind map about animals:
   1. Main branches:
      1. Birds
      2. Mammals
      3. Insects
      4. Fish
      5. Reptiles
   2. Include these words:
      1. lays eggs,  6 legs, feathers, no legs, babies feed on milk, cold blooded, warm blooded, wings, sea, rivers, fur, scales, eagle, badger, fly, snake, lizard
3. Save your mind map in your named folder

Reflect

• Which mind map tool do you prefer? Why?
• Is it better to be online or not?  What are the advantages/disadvantages?