Resources for Educators

If you have more questions apart from those concerns below, feel free to contact us at adion@mtroyal.ca or ask your questions in the LinkedIn group.

 

Below is a non-exhaustive list of guides, worksheets, and templates. This list will be continuously updated.

Student Guide for Mapping a System: A resource created by Map the System Canada with a “Mapping a System” section that including 5Rs MODEL, Transition Theory, Journey Mapping, Feedback Loops, Timeline and Trend Mapping (pg. 52-60)

Snapshots of Systems Mapping Resources for Students

Systems Mapping Resources

The Stacey Matrix

Iceberg model

Impact Gaps Canvas: The Impact Gaps Canvas came out of Daniela Papi-Thornton’s research and is a tool that can be used by anyone who wants to understand the landscape of a problem and possibly identify some paths to how they might contribute to a solution.

5Rs 

Actor mapping

Journey map

Timeline mapping

Trend mapping: discover relevant trends influencing the system

Rich Picture

Additional Sources:

Demystifying System Mapping: This is a great resource to take a look at if you’re not sure what a systems map is and why it is a great tool to use in order to understand a complex problem or challenge. Alternative article about demystifying systems mapping

Systems Thinking Toolkit: This toolkit designed by the Humber College is a great resource to help you develop a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking and how you can incorporate it into your classroom in meaningful ways.

Systems Mapping Digital Tools

  • Kumu: Tool for complex mind mapping with the ability to integrate storytelling. REMINDER: Students registered for Map the System 2024 get access to Kumu for free. Instructions on registering for your free account will be emailed to you when the competition starts in February. If you did not receive this email, please contact adion@mtroyal.ca

    • Watch the Kumu intro video and tutorial here. In this overview, Kumu co-founder Jeff Mohr provides an overview of Kumu and Sticky Studio. You should be able to start using both tools following the tutorial.

    • Watch the detailed overview with Kumu's Founder, Jeff Mohr here. This session provides a more detailed overview on how Kumu can be used in different types of systems-mapping projects.

  • Canva: Free, user friend design platform 

  • Insightmaker: Free system design software that runs in your browser

  • Noun Project: Resource for finding and downloading all types of icons that can be used in infographics. 

  • Simple Mind: Mind mapping tool 

  • Venngage: Tool that provides templates for infographics