Mind mapping is a visual thinking technique that uses images, words, and connecting lines to organize information in a radial, nonlinear format centered around a key word or idea. It utilizes both sides of the brain and allows for more creative thinking and comprehension compared to linear note taking. Mind maps can be created using simple tools like blank paper and colored pens. They are useful for planning, studying, communication, problem solving, and more as they boost creativity, save time, help with concentration and organization, and allow you to see the whole picture.

1. Hacking
clever:
The value of mindmapping
in the classroom.
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Lily Kotze
t: @LilyKotze

2. (Y)ou and I were taught to use only half,
or 50 %, of your brain's mighty tool-kit.
We were, literally, trained to be half-wits!
Tony Buzan, Mind Map Handbook

3. (W)ords, |l|i|n|e|s|, num63r5, logic, and
sequence.
...
They represent your brain's 'left-brain'
skills and do not include any of your
'right-brain' skills, which enable us to
r yh
comprehend h t m, colour and s p a c e,
and to daydream.
Tony Buzan, Mind Map Handbook

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5. Edison
Great thinkers

6. Einstein
Great thinkers

7. Newton
Great thinkers

8. Da vinci
Great thinkers

9. What do all these
notes have in
common?
pictures
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10. What do all these
notes have in
common?
codes
L. Kotze

11. What do all these
notes have in
common?
connecting lines

12. Humans are part of nature
Why
shouldn't
our
learning
relate and
reflect
nature?
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13. What
if our
brains
were
like a
library
?
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14. A very
disorganised
one.
Katie King Flickr

15. This is your
brain
without
mind maps.
Katie King Flickr

16. With
mindmapping, a
large amount of
information is
filed in perfect
order, and you
experience
phenomenal
data-retrieval.
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17. The best part?
The more you
learn, the more
you remember!
9gag.com

18. 1
Tools

19. 1
Tools
2
How to

20. 1
Tools
2
How to
3
When?

21. 1
Tools
2
How to
3
When?
4
Benefits

22. 1
Tools
Blank, unlined paper.
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23. 1
Tools
Blank, unlined paper.
Colour pens and
pencils.
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24. 1
Tools
Blank, unlined paper.
Colour pens and
pencils.
Your brain.
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25. 1
Tools
Blank, unlined paper.
Colour pens and
pencils.
Your brain.
Your imagination.
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26. How to
make a
mindmap
2
Start in the centre of the page.
This allows you to spread out
your ideas and express yourself
naturally.
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27. How to
make a
mindmap
2
Your central idea: image in the
middle of the page.
A picture is worth a 1 000 words.
An image keeps you interested
and focused.
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28. How to
make a
mindmap
2
Colours
Exciting to the brain, energize
creative thinking, colour
association.
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29. How to
make a
mindmap
2
Connecting lines
Help with association.
Keep them curved
The branches pull more attention
when they are not straight.
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30. How to
make a
mind
map
2
One keyword
Limiting keywords multiplies
power and flexibility in
mindmapping, and act as triggers
for new thoughts and ideas.
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31. How to
make a
mindmap
2
Images
Use images throughout.
If a picture is worth a 1 000
words, then 10 = 10 000!
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32. 3
When
do you
use
mind
maps?
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33. 3
When
do you
use
mind
Communication
and presentation
maps?
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34. 3
When
do you
use
mind
Negotiations
maps?
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35. 3
When
do you
use
mind
Planning
maps?
Family events, weekly
activities, telephone calls,
meetings, preparation of
school work...
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36. 3
When
do you
use
mind a book
Reducing
to one page...
maps?
When studying, or reading a
novel.
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37. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
ng Boost creativity

38. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
Save time
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39. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
ng Solve problems

40. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
ng Concentration

41. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
and
ng Organisingyour
clarifying
thinking.

42. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
ngPassExams/tests:
with a good
grade, remember
better, study faster
and more
efficiently.

43. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
ng See the whole
picture.

44. 4
Benefits of
mindmappi
Plan.
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