Using mind mapping in technical education

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to introduce the concept of "Mind Mapping" and explore its application in technical education. The author has used the concept in his course, Introduction to Electricity and Electronics, and the preliminary results are reported here. The on going study will reveal additional results of which further analysis will be performed and reported in the future. The objective of the study is to verify the conviction of Mind Mapping proponents who say that: "this concept will improve learning and enhance performance.".