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MindmapsMindmaps

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OverviewOverview

What are is a mindmap? Why mindmap? How to mindmap

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What is a Mindmap?What is a Mindmap?

A mindmap is a visual way of organizing ideas in a web-like structure.

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Sample hand drawn mindmapSample hand drawn mindmap

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Why mindmap?Why mindmap?

Use right brain (visual) as well as left brain (logical)

Make new connections between ideas Fast and easy to create Easy to learn Fun!

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Benefits of MindmapsBenefits of Mindmaps

Visual Hierarchical Easy to connect “distant ideas” Like an outline Brain dump first, then easy to rearrange ideasbject Give an overview of a large subject Gather and hold large amount of data Encourage problem solving by seeing new creative

pathways Enable to plan routes / make choices and let you know

where you are going and where you have been

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Mindmap PartsMindmap Parts

What constitutes a Mindmap? Center word and image Branches Sub-branches – less important info Single keywords Images and color

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Mindmap Circuits and FuseactionsMindmap Circuits and Fuseactions

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How to create a MindmapHow to create a Mindmap Paper on side (landscape) Start with a coloured image in the centre Use images throughout your mind map Words should be printed The printed words should be on lines amd each line

should be connected to other lines Words should be in ‘units’ one word per line Use colours to enhance memory, delight the eye and

stimulate the right cortical process Add key words and branch lines Add sub-branches, associate ideas Print Add emphasis

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Key wordsKey words

One word! Forces you to think before you write

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Mindmap StepsMindmap Steps

Prepare Generate map Associate freely Review Incubate – take a break! Re-organize New map in clockwise sequence

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Uses of MindmapsUses of Mindmaps

Planning Brainstorming Group thinking Documenting Note taking Resources

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Mindmap design tipsMindmap design tips

Single words Use colors Use pictures

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ConclusionConclusion

Mindmaps are increase thinking and remembering

Improve developer and business discussions

Easy to use

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June 28th – July 1st 2006

June 28th – July 1st 2006

June 28th – July 1st 2006