Comparison of Mytelemap and MindMeister in Using Competence Maps for Self-Learning

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Title: Comparison of Mytelemap and MindMeister in Using Competence Maps for Self-Learning
Language: English
Authors: Athitaya Nitchot (ORCID 0000-0003-4633-6215), Lester Gilbert (ORCID 0000-0002-0362-4084)
Source: Technology, Pedagogy and Education. 2025 34(1):69-89.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Concept Mapping, Competence, Achievement Gains, Web 2.0 Technologies, Taxonomy, Student Attitudes, Preferences, Comparative Analysis, Independent Study, Visualization
DOI: 10.1080/1475939X.2024.2394677
ISSN: 1475-939X
1747-5139
Abstract: Several educational mapping techniques include mind mapping, concept mapping, knowledge mapping and competence mapping. This research used pedagogically informed competence maps featuring subject matter and learner capabilities. Mytelemap, a prototype tool, helps learners structure and visualise competence maps and provides study links based on map nodes. An experiment compared learning gains using Mytelemap with the general-purpose tool MindMeister across four web technology topics (HTML, CSS, CSS box model, WordPress) and two levels of Merrill's cognitive taxonomy (recall, use/apply). Results showed significantly higher learning gains with Mytelemap across all topics and taxonomic levels. Learners felt positively about competence mapping and preferred Mytelemap. In contrast, MindMeister showed only modest to negligible learning gains, highlighting the value of Mytelemap's link generation based on node keywords.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1457974
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract:Several educational mapping techniques include mind mapping, concept mapping, knowledge mapping and competence mapping. This research used pedagogically informed competence maps featuring subject matter and learner capabilities. Mytelemap, a prototype tool, helps learners structure and visualise competence maps and provides study links based on map nodes. An experiment compared learning gains using Mytelemap with the general-purpose tool MindMeister across four web technology topics (HTML, CSS, CSS box model, WordPress) and two levels of Merrill's cognitive taxonomy (recall, use/apply). Results showed significantly higher learning gains with Mytelemap across all topics and taxonomic levels. Learners felt positively about competence mapping and preferred Mytelemap. In contrast, MindMeister showed only modest to negligible learning gains, highlighting the value of Mytelemap's link generation based on node keywords.
ISSN:1475-939X
1747-5139
DOI:10.1080/1475939X.2024.2394677