The Big Easy way to Differentiate Instruction Jesse Berg, MSIT, M.Ed. www.visualleap.com

1. Why Mind Map in Education

1.1. Naturally differentiate

1.1.1. Visual learners

1.1.2. Increase working memory

1.1.3. Uses whole brain to learn

1.2. Engage learners by using multiple senses

1.3. Foster independent thinking

1.4. Develop organization

1.5. Improve writing, note taking

1.6. Universal Design for Learning

2. What to Mind Map (TEST)

2.1. Introduce lessons & units

2.2. Vocabulary

2.3. Research

2.4. Summarize

2.5. Writing

2.6. Grouping and classification

2.7. Cause and effect

2.8. Social studies

2.9. Review

2.10. Capture classroom discussion

2.11. Notes

3. Who it helps

3.1. Teachers

3.1.1. Present in multiple modalities

3.1.2. Foster a student centered classroom

3.1.3. Engage students in higher order thinking

3.2. Students

3.2.1. Visual-spatial learners

3.2.2. Non-linear thinkers

3.2.3. Diverse learners

3.2.3.1. ADHD

3.2.3.2. Dyslexia

3.2.3.3. Gifted

3.2.3.4. Working memory deficits

4. Why it works

4.1. Engage the whole mind

4.2. Allows divergent and convergent thinking

4.3. Bolsters working memory