This document provides an overview of mind mapping techniques. It discusses how mind maps can help visualize ideas and support learning in a non-linear way. The creator of mind mapping, Tony Buzan, is mentioned. Basic techniques for creating mind maps are outlined, including using a central image, colors, dimensions, spacing, and developing a personal style. Types of mind maps and how they can be used for self-analysis, problem solving, meetings and presentations are listed. Materials needed and group mind mapping rules are also mentioned.

1. MINDMAPPING “Connect With the Best” Adjunct Academy 2007 Paula Finch, M.S.Ed. w/interdisciplinary studies in counseling

2. A mind map will help your students visualize ideas, tasks, solutions, or how specific information is structured. A mind map can serve as a non-linear,interactive strategy for brainstorming and a visual map that supports learning. MINDMAPPING CREATOR: Tony Buzan, The Brain

3. Create a Mindmap The basic laws or the 3 A’s Accept No preconceptions Follow the laws Imitate Models Apply To be an expert – 100 mind maps Notes Taking Making Adapt Ongoing Development Personal Style

4. Techniques Emphasis Central Image Lots of Images Colors Dimension Big Medium small Senses Spacing Tall Short

5. Techniques cont. Association Arrows Colors Codes = !@#$%^&* Be Clean Add blank lines Ask Questions Add Images

6. Techniques cont. Be Clear Do not scribble One word per line Print the length of the line Paper holding/upright printing Key words on thicker lines

7. Techniques cont. Develop A Personal Style More colors 3-deminsional Imaginative Beautiful

8. Studying the Mindmap Study 10 – 30 minutes per day Review once a week Review once a month Review every three months Review every six months = Long Term Memory Storage

9. Types of Mindmaps Self-Analysis Making Choices Stress Problem Solving Group Mind Maps Meetings Presentations Studying

10. Create One You will need white construction paper or clean newspaper print. Colored markers. Thin and Thick Highlighters

11. PLAYTIME GROUP MINDMAPPING RULES Environment Should be the best. Should be comfortable. Should be attractive. Quick Fire / All ideas are accepted and supported. B.O.I.’s = Basic Ordering of Information Reconstruction Revision

12. mindmapping TECHNIQUES PLAYTIME STUDYING MINDMAPS 3 A’s CREATE The End....