Re: Information Mapping?

[Elisa Miller <emiller -at- SMTPGWY -dot- ISINET -dot- COM>]

          I am familiar with two uses of the term "information maping"
          one of which is a documentation system used by Informaiton
          Mapping, Inc, based on a set of principles employed by
          educational technologists.  The theories break up tasks
          according to whether the learner needs to learn a motor
          skill, a fact (memorization), a concept, etc.  Training (and
          the development of training materials and documentation) is
          based on the theory that each one of the task types needs a
          slightly different approach as they require different
          learning skills.

          The other use of the term is based on a set of note-taking
          and planning skills called "mind mapping" devised by Tony
          Buzan, which yields a piece of paper with a mental "map" of
          the subject at hand.  I have used the process to map
          presentations, to take notes in classes and meetings and to
          conceptualize projects.  Typically, you would take a sheet
          of paper and put the central concept in the middle. Using
          different colors of ink, you develop notes (or whatever)
          branching off from the central concept.

          If you are interested in the Information Mapping
          organization and their classes, I can provide their address.
          I have much more material at home on both of these subjects
          and would be willing to share it with anyone who is
          interested.

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