Mind mapping training - Kottab Academy

APPLICATIONS OF MIND MAPS

تطبيقات الخرائط الذهنية Prepared and Presented by : Loay Qabajeh

Agenda :

Mind

Maps

What

How

When

Why

Tony Buzan

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Your brain is like a sleeping giant

Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Mapping

and expert on the brain, memory, speed reading, creativity and

innovation.

://www.thinkbuzan.comhttp

What is Mind Map

A Mind Map is a visual form of

note-making that can be done

either individually or as part of

a group.

A mind map is a diagram used

to represent themes of

understanding linked a central

key word or idea

What is Mind Map

A Mind Map is a powerful graphic

technique which provides a universal

key to unlock the potential of the

brain

The Mind Map can be applied to every

aspect of life where improved learning

and clearer thinking will enhance your

productivity

WHY YOU SHOULD REVISE

Your short term memory can only hold 7 bits of information at a time- revision helps reinforce your learning to help you prepare for your exams.

Within 30 days, we only remember 20% of the information learnt

Without revision you will have wasted 2 years of your entire life!

The need for Mind Mapping

Unless you train your memory it is

likely to get worse over time, not

better.

Retention is the art of storing new

information or skills.

Recall is the art of retrieving it

when you need it.

Mind Map :

Recall Strategy

Mind maps

are tools

which help

you think

and learn.

Mind Mapping

trains your

mind for more

efficient

retention and

recall.

Understanding Vs. Remembering

Understanding something is not sufficient

to remember it.

Mental associations are also necessary

for recall.

Mind Mapping reinforces understanding

and gives a visual framework for

organizing ideas and making associations.

Compact notes improve recall

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o Learning without note taking forces you

to go back and review from scratch.

o Taking extensive notes provides too

much information and too few memory

cues.

o Mind Maps store everything you need on

one page, and encode the information in

memory-rich nuggets for easy recall.

Benefits of Mind Maps

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• More friendly brain .

• The brain is capable of processing

hundreds of images a second.

• The organisation reflects how the brain

remembers, linking facts/memories

• Easy to review

• The process of creating a mind map

deepens learning

Mind Maps are useful for:

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Brainstorming individually, and as a group.

Summarizing information, and note taking.

Consolidating information from different

research sources.

Thinking through complex problems.

Presenting information in a format that

shows the overall structure of your subject.

Studying and memorizing information.

HOW TO MIND MAP

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How To Mind Map (1 of 4)

1. Take a blank piece of paper, A4 or larger ◦ Pre-drawn lines can restrict us!

2. Use the paper in landscape orientation .

3. Start in the center

4. Make a central image that represents the

topic about which you are writing/thinking Use at least three colours

Keep the height and width of the central image to

about two inches

Allow the image to create its own shape

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How To Mind Map (2 of 4)

5. The main themes (Basic Ordering Ideas) around the central image are like the chapter headings of a book

◦ Print this word in CAPITALS or draw an image

◦ Place on a line of the same length connected to the central image

◦ The central lines are thick, curved and organic - like the trunk of a tree

◦ Usually about 3 – 7 themes

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How To Mind Map (3 of 4)

6. Start to add a second level of thought which are linked to the main branch that triggered them ◦ Connecting lines are thinner

◦ Words are still printed but may be in lower case

7. Add third, fourth, … levels of data as thoughts come to you ◦ Use images as much as possible

◦ Jump around the map as different thoughts come to you

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How To Mind Map (4 of 4)

8. Add emphasis to important points on the map ◦ Maybe put a box around a point

9. Outline whole branches of the map as you see fit ◦ Try using colours here

◦ The colours can be used to show connections between branches

10. Make your maps a little more beautiful, artistic, colourful, or imaginative

11. Be humorous and have some fun!

Key features of mind maps

The process starts around a central idea or

picture

Key themes are established through

branches with sub branches

Key terminology is used

Single words or phrases

Themes are connected through colours

Images reinforce meaning

It allows you to freely associate and link

ideas

APPLICATIONS OF

MIND MAPS

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Main Applications

Business

Teaching

Learning

Planning

Time Management

CV writing

Example : Teaching Kids

Example : Adults Learning

Example : Planning

Example : Time Management

Example : Calendar

Example : Business Planning

Example : Summarizing Books

Example : Resume Writing

Practice makes Perfect

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Mind mapping software:

Mindjet

Edraw

Mindmeister

Ms-Visio

Power Point

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THANKS FOR LISTENING

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