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Turn any PDF or set of notes into a learning science mind map

Ready-made maps can miss your course's wording. Upload your readings or lecture notes and get an editable, explorable mind map of the principles your class actually covers.

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Why map learning science principles yourself

Courses usually introduce the same core ideas, such as retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and cognitive load, but they rarely show how those ideas relate. A learning science principles mind map makes those links visible so you can see which principles support each other and where they conflict.

  • Shows how principles like retrieval practice and spacing relate to each other
  • Uses your own PDFs, slides, and notes rather than a generic template
  • Editable branches so the map matches your course terminology
  • Explorable sub-points you can turn into flashcards or quiz questions
Example learning science principles mind map branches
Retrieval practiceRecalling information from memory strengthens later retention · The testing effect · Low-stakes self-quizzing
Spaced repetitionReviewing material at increasing intervals improves long-term retention · Counters the forgetting curve · Review just before you would forget
InterleavingMixing related problem types during practice · Improves discrimination between similar concepts · Can feel harder at first
Dual codingPairing words with visuals · Uses verbal and visual channels · Labeled diagrams and sketches
Cognitive loadWorking memory has limited capacity · Intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load · Remove clutter that does not support learning
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of textbook pages. The main principles and their connections come from your own sources.

Editable and explorable

Rearrange branches, expand sub-points, and follow links between ideas like retrieval practice and spacing so the map fits how you think about the material.

Study from the map

Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or quizzes with explanations, so the map becomes a starting point for practice.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, text, or photos of pages from your learning science reading.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main principles and arranges them as branches with supporting sub-points.

Edit and explore

Adjust branches to match your course, then open each one to review the details before an exam.

Generating the map from your own readings also keeps the wording consistent with your syllabus. If your instructor uses a different term or emphasis, you can edit the branch names instead of trying to match a generic chart.

Once the map is done, use it as a study index. Pick one branch, close the notes, and write what you remember before checking the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main principles of learning science?

Commonly taught principles include retrieval practice, spaced repetition, interleaving, dual coding, and cognitive load. Your course may group or name them differently, so check your own materials.

How should I study learning science principles?

Test yourself from memory instead of rereading, space your reviews over several days, and connect each principle to an example you have seen. A mind map helps you see how the ideas fit together.

Can I export the mind map?

Exports are a paid feature. The free plan lets you create mind maps and study in the browser with 3 generations per month, and Plus adds unlimited generations plus PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

Does it work with photos of textbook pages?

Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain text notes.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.