Mind maps are diagrams that visually organize information around a central concept. They were popularized by psychologist Tony Buzan in the 1970s as an effective study tool. Mind maps use images, colors, and branches to radiate key words and ideas from a central image. Guidelines recommend starting with a central topic in multiple colors and connecting branches of keywords on individual lines. Mind maps can be used for generating, visualizing, structuring, and classifying ideas for tasks like studying, problem-solving, decision making, note-taking, and brainstorming in personal, education, business and other contexts. Research found mind maps may be particularly effective for lower ability students compared to other study methods.

1. Mind Map
AKHIL RAJ
First M.Ed
NSS Training College

2. •Mind map is a Diagram
used to visually organize
information
•It is often created
around a single concept

3. Origin:
Tony Buzan
British
Psychologist

4. 1974 BBC TV
Series
He explained
Effectiveness of
mind maping

5. Guidelines:
Buzan suggests the following guidelines for creating mind maps:
1.Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3
colors.
2.Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your
mind map.
3.Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
4.Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.
5.The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The
lines become thinner as they radiate out from the center.
6.Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
7.Use multiple colors throughout the mind map, for visual
stimulation and also for encoding or grouping.
8.Develop your own personal style of mind mapping.
9.Use emphasis and show associations in your mind map.
10.Keep the mind map clear by using radial hierarchy or outlines to
embrace

6. Uses:
•Generate
•Visualize
•Structure
•Classify Ideas
•As an aid for study
•Solving Problems
•Making Decisions

7. Applications:
•Personal
•Family
•Education
•Business
•Note taking
•Brainstorming

8. Other
Visualization:
Concept Map

9. Effectiveness:
Effective than-
•Reading Text Passages
•Attending Lectures
•Participating in class
discussions

10. Application
Software:
Sciplore Mind
Mapping/Docear
Mind Meister

11. Conclusion:
Study concluded that low ability
students may benefit more from
mind mapping than high ability
students.