Activity

Collaborative Mindmapping: Defining the Problem

The most important part of having an idea is defining the problem. What are you trying to solve? Why does it need to be solved? Mindmapping is a great way to record ideas, outline concepts and show thought progression and patterns. Participants will brainstorm the problem they want to solve by creating Mindmaps and then working together to find patterns.

Made by Laura

    Work alone: 5 mins

  1. Give each participant a piece of paper and something to write with. Ask them to take 10 minutes, working alone to mindmap problems. Explain that each participant will write 3 to 5 thoughts related to problems they have with their work. Remind them that they can write anything, to just let the thoughts flow onto the paper.

    2. Work together: 15 mins

  2. Break into small groups and have learners write "the Problems" in the middle of a large sheet of paper.

    Have learners compare their individual mindmaps to find similarities.

  3. Each group should generate statements, drawings, and words on the group paper to expand upon each similarity.

    4. Present findings: 5 mins

  4. Finally, have each group present their mindmap. Have participants talk about the process and discuss any ideas that arose from the activity.