A.BACKGROUND
1. Rationale
The author of this CALL’ task is Wirya Surachmat, the
reason why the author chooses this software is based on his experience while
attending the teacher forum at Vocational High School of 8 Makassar. eMindMaps, first time introduced by the
ICT Teacher Forums in Bali, 2008 of
June as an efficient learning software for English teachers, and was created by MindJet LLC Corporation in 1999.
2. The Nature of Mind Map
A Mind map is a diagram used to visually outline
information. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed
in the center, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. Major
categories radiate from a central node, and lesser categories are sub-branches
of larger branches (Budd, 2004). Categories can represent words, ideas, tasks,
or other items related to a central key word or idea.
Mind maps can be drawn by hand, either as "rough
notes" during a lecture or meeting, for example, or as higher quality pictures
when more time is available. An example of a rough mind map is illustrated.
Mind maps are considered to be a type of spider diagram. A similar concept in
the 1970s was "idea sun bursting".
Some Examples of Mind Map:
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3. Mind Map Guidelines
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| MindMap Founder : Tony Buzan |
Buzan (2010) suggests the following guidelines for creating mind maps:
a. Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
b. Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your mind map.
c. Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
d. Each word/image is best alone and si tting on i ts own l ine.
e. The lines should be connected, starting from the central image.
f. The central lines are thicker, organic and thinner as they radiate out from the center.
g. Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
h. Use mul tiple colors throughout the mind map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group.
i. Develop your own personal style of mind mapping.
j. Use emphasis and show associations in your mind map.
k. Keep the mind map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.
a. Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
b. Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your mind map.
c. Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
d. Each word/image is best alone and si tting on i ts own l ine.
e. The lines should be connected, starting from the central image.
f. The central lines are thicker, organic and thinner as they radiate out from the center.
g. Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
h. Use mul tiple colors throughout the mind map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group.
i. Develop your own personal style of mind mapping.
j. Use emphasis and show associations in your mind map.
k. Keep the mind map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.
B.DESCRIPTION OF THE SOFTWARE
1. eMindMaps (Solution
for Mind Mapping Maker)
eMindMaps
is a Mind-mapping software that can be used to organize large amounts of
information, combining spatial organization, dynamic hierarchical structuring and node folding. Software
packages can extend the concept of mind-mapping by allowing individuals to map
more than thoughts and ideas with information on their computers and the
Internet, like spreadsheets, documents, Internet sites and images (Devin,
2013). Note-taking software such as Microsoft OneNote often incorporates mind
mapping capabilities. It has been suggested that mind-mapping can improve
learning/ study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note-taking (Fernand,
et.al, 2002).
2. The Use of eMindMaps
As with other diagramming tools, mind maps can be used to
generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid to studying
(Willis, 2006) and organizing information, solving problems, making decisions,
and writing. Mind maps have many applications in personal, family, educational,
and business situations, including notetaking, brainstorming (where the ideas are
inserted into the map radially around the center node, without the implicit
prioritization that comes from hierarchy or sequential arrangements, and
wherein grouping and organizing is reserved for later stages), summarizing, as
a mnemonic technique, or to sort out a complicated idea. Mind maps are also
promoted as a way to collaborate in color
pen creativity sessions.
3. System
Requirements
As the author experience, the minimum system requirements
for this software are:
Windows:
ME/ 2000/ XP/ Windows 7/8
RAM:
512MB of Memory DDR1 or Higher
Processor:
AMD Basic/ INTEL Pentium 4 or Higher
Graphics:
16MB, NvidiaX or ATI, (it’s Okay for Onboard VGA Card)
Disk Space:
8 MB Free Harddisk Space or more
C.THE STRENGTH OF
THE SOFTWARE
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Easy to be Used
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Up to 25 Clear guides for Newbie available inside the
software.
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Portable Use (You
don’t need to install this software, its executable even you copied it to another
PC)
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the Print-Out result of your work is available
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Efficient to be used in large classroom
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Improve learning/ study efficiency up to 15% (Research
by Fernand)
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Not only for Learning but, eMindMaps can be used for:
· problem-solving
· outline/ framework design
· structure/ relationship representations
· anonymous collaboration
· marriage of words and visuals
· individual expression of
creativity
· condensing material into a
concise and memorable format
· team-building or synergy creating activity
· enhancing work morale
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Concept maps - Mind maps differ from concept maps in that mind maps focus on
only one word or idea, whereas concept maps connect multiple words or ideas.
Also, concept maps typically have text labels on their connecting lines/arms.
Mind maps are based on radial hierarchies and tree structures denoting
relationships with a central governing concept, whereas concept maps are
based on connections between concepts in more diverse patterns. However, either
can be part of a larger personal knowledge base system.
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Modelling graphs - There is no rigorous right or wrong with eMindMaps, relying on
the arbitrariness of mnemonic systems. A UML diagram or a semantic network has
structured elements modelling relationships, with lines connecting objects to
indicate relationship. This is general ly done in black and white with a
clear and agreed iconography. Mind maps serve a di fferent purpose: they help wi th memory and organization.
Mind maps are collections of words structured by the mental context of the
author with visual mnemonics, and, through the use of colour, icons and visual
links, are informal and necessary to the proper functioning of the eMindMaps.
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D.THE WEAKNESS OF
THE SOFTWARE
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Not Suitable for Android or Smartphone
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Passive Graph, the newbie who doesnt understand how to
improvise their graphic organizer it is okay, but eMindMaps provide limited
icon and sample picture, so the GraphicMaker should be creative to make the
new ones.
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No Graphics Update, eMindMaps designed for single time,
and give overall utilities and no update plugins for this software.
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E.CONDUCT eMindMaps TO THE LEARNING PROCESS
In this part, I will explain how to
conduct the eMindMap in Teach Writing to the Classroom.
1. For the first
time, inform your students that they will make a simple writing by using
graphic Organizer, but before make a writing process they should brainstorm or
mapping their ideas. Give them a 3 topics (more or less it’s up to your
students quantity).
2. Then, open
the eMindMap, while opening the software you will introduce it as the first
time to the Classroom, (Make Sure, you have share the software to all of the
students, it’s okay if your class lacked of PC or Laptop, just group them or
make the students work in Pairs). The First time screen should be seen as
below:
3. Then, before start
to make the writing explain them a quick tutorial using the eMindMaps like the
picture below. (as the author experience,
its not a difficult software, the students should be understandable rapidly
then what the teacher predict)
4. After they
understand how to use the software, ask them to click the Mind Map sample, as
an example for their work in future.
5. It’s easy,
isn’t it? Afterwards, ask them to make a graphic organizer using eMindMap
software, and give them a chance to choose a topic that you (teacher) had given
before.
6. Guide them to
make a mind mapping as creative as possible before start writing, inform them
that connect the branch as much as possible which related to the topic (Rationale,
this process sometimes we call as brainstorm or make a list before writing).
7. After
finishing their graph ask them to make the print out of the graph as their
homework, and you could give them an additional homework such as make an essay
related to the mind map that they have made.
Conclusion
eMindMaps is designed for Learning, Presentation, and
Self-Plan for everyone who want to organize their ideas, and spread them into
the Brainstorming Graphic, eMindmaps is very suitable for the teachers to
develop their teaching method, not only for writing process but also for their Lesson Plan, Learning
Concept, and Learning Map in the class with aim to support the learning
process.
Recommendation
eMindMap is Highly Recommended for teachers, Companies,
and Students self-use. Beside it’s easy to be used, it’s very efficient
software, even the weakness of the software are well explained above, but that’s
not the reason to make disturbance to the eMindMap stay on the track, as a
conclusion, the eMindMap still the good software for everyone. eMindMap should create students’ interest,
conduct this
software to your classroom and start to build stimulus and eagerness to your
students.
References
Mind Maps as Classroom Exercises John W. Budd The Journal of Economic
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Buzan, Tony 1974. Use your head.
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Santos, Devin (15 February 2013). "Top 10 Totally Free Mind Mapping
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PMID 12028392 (//www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12028392).Download eMindMaps (FREE)
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