Learn how to create the perfect Mind Map with ExamTime

1. 6 Tips on How to Create an
Online Mind Map with ExamTime

2. Nobody’s Perfect
 Don’t focus on creating the perfect Mind Map. Allow your
central idea to explode outwards, don’t try and edit it; just
follow your train of thought.
 Worry about tidying it up later on.
 Good mind mapping is iterative; you come back to it and
refine it. When you’re first creating your Mind Map, however,
just go with the flow!

3. Break the ‘On the Page’ Mentality
 The traditional notepad of straight lines is out the window
with a Mind Map.
 With ExamTime the creation area expands so you have
plenty of space.
 Your brain doesn’t think in straight lines or confine itself to
one page, so embrace this as you create!

4. Don’t Take Sides
 Most people think the brain is divided into the left and right; the left side
is dominant for words, numbers, lines, lists, logic and analysis while the
right is dominant for colour, rhythm, spatial awareness, images,
imagination and daydreaming.
 Generally speaking, this is true, but you shouldn’t prefer one side over
the other, or think the skills on one side are any more important.
 The simple truth is that for creativity you need both sides of the brain.
 By being receptive to both sides of your brain and embracing both the
‘creative’ and ‘analytical’ side all your ideas will be better improved.
 The good thing about creating Mind Maps is that they easily enable both
sides of your brain to flourish and make connections.

5. Use Colour!
 The use of colour is a simple and engaging way of grouping
ideas and concepts together when you create a mind map.
 With ExamTime you are able to toggle the colour of your
strands on your Mind Map.
 This helps you keep track of ideas and follow their flow
better.
 This will also help you retain the ideas when you study them!

6. Share it!
 When you finish creating your Mind Map make sure you
share it with your friends!
 In the same way that you made connections between
different ideas and strands while you were creating your
Mind Map, your friends will also make different connections.
 This means a Mind Map that you thought you knew like the
back of your hand becomes something completely new with
one observation from a friend.

7. Go Deeper
 The more in-depth you go the better an understanding you’ll
have when it comes to your exams and the quicker you’ll be
able to visualize the key points.
 Every node on your mind map has the potential to be its own
mind map!
 As soon as you realise this and embrace the truth that you
can always make more connections all your mind maps will
improve.

8. So, get Started…
 Sign-up for free and start creating your Mind Map at:
www.examtime.com