Mindmapping is the concept of taking a central point, demonstrating branches of a topic, and elaborating concepts. I first learned about mindmaps in a leadership training I facilitated. It was used as a review technique for participants but I have since tweaked the approach so it fits as a pedagogy in my class. I begin the class by presenting the "key" concept for the day and place this in a circle or box. I find this works best on a whiteboard. From this central concept, I facilitate discussion and add appendages and topic bubbles. I generally wait until the class… >>>