Mindmaps

A MindMap is a visual form of note-making that can be done either individually or as part of a group. At its heart is a central image or idea.

This is then explored by means of branches which represent all the main ideas that connect to the central concept. From each “main idea” these branch out into “sub-ideas” which explore the specific themes in greater depth. And to these branches of sub-ideas you can add more sub-branches, going on to explore the idea in even more depth.

Just as the branches are all connected, so all the ideas are all related to each other, this gives MindMaps an additional depth that a simple list can never achieve. By working from the centre outwards, a MindMap encourages learner’s thoughts to grow outwards. Soon the learner’s ideas will expand and radiate creative thinking.

MindMaps are an effective thinking tool because they work with the brain and encourage it to develop associations between ideas: each branch of the MindMap is associated with the previous branch. This is a visual map which complements how the brain works and can lead to significant results.

• Introduction

• Examples

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