Mind mapping is a highly effective way of getting information in and out of your brain. Mind mapping is a creative and logical means of note-taking and note-making that literally "maps out" your ideas.
All Mind Maps have some things in common. They have a natural organizational structure that radiates from the center and use lines, symbols, words, color and images according to simple, brain-friendly concepts. Mind mapping converts a long list of monotonous information into a colorful, memorable and highly organized diagram that works in line with your brain's natural way of doing things.
One simple way to understand a Mind Map is by comparing it to a map of a city. The city center represents the main idea; the main roads leading from the center represent the key thoughts in your thinking process; the secondary roads or branches represent your secondary thoughts, and so on. Special images or shapes can represent landmarks of interest or particularly relevant ideas.
The Mind Map is the external mirror of your own radiant or natural thinking facilitated by a powerful graphic process, which provides the universal key to unlock the dynamic potential of the brain.
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Mind mapping, introduced by Tony Buzan is a great tool for idea generation and brainstorming. It enhance both sides of the human brain and widely used in taking notes, research or generating new ideas. A creative Mind Map is able to stimulate and create interest to the individual and also to the viewer.
Tony Buzan is an English author and educational consultant. He is a proponent of the techniques of Mind Mapping and mental literacy. Buzan was born in Palmers Green, Enfield, Middlesex. He is an alumnus of Kitsilano Secondary School in Vancouver, where he was Head Boys Prefect 1959-60. His brother is the academic Barry Buzan. He is a promoter of mnemonic systems and Mind Mapping techniques. He launched his own software program to support Mind Mapping called iMindMap in December 2006. His website cites trademarks on the phrase 'Mind Maps'.
Following his 1970s series "Use Your Head" for the BBC, many of his ideas have been set into his series of five books: Use Your Memory, Master Your Memory, Use Your Head, The Speed Reading Book and The Mind Map Book. He has since authored or co-authored over 100 books that have appeared in 30 languages.
As a popular psychology author, Tony Buzan has written on subjects relating to the brain, "genius quotient (GQ)", spiritual intelligence, memory, creativity and speed reading. He is the founder and President of the Brain Foundation (not to be confused with various medical-related bodies with the same name) and also the Brain Trust Charity, the World Memory Championships and the World Championships of the Brain. He was a co-founder of London's Mind Body Spirit Festival as well as the Mind Sports Olympiad.
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There are Two type of Mind Map that we learn in class, there are Logical Mind Mapping and Associated Mind Mapping...
The Logical Mind Maping is directly connected to stereotypes. The Logical mind maping comprises of solely stereotype words. Which means that every word or image that is put within the mind map is directly related to the central subject through its links.
Example of Logical Mind Mapping...
The rules of Logical Mind Mapping
- We always have the subject in the centre of the page
- We should make the subject looks dominant than the rest of the words and images.
- Focus on the main categories before executing on mind map
- Put the exact images beside the words as to make it clear upon the word itself.
- The ideal mind map is to be shaped like a roots of a tree,branching out from a center.
The Associated Mind Mapping is able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.
Example of Associated Mind Mapping...
The rules of Associated mind mapping
- Let your mind relaxed and opened.
- Start off with the subject dominating the whole thing.
- Immediately branch off to main catagories as you would in a logical mind map.
- Pick a link and start expanding.write anything that comes to your mind.
- Associated mind map supposed to be fast.
- Have fun in generating the points.
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- The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image.
- The main themes radiate from the central image as 'branches'.
- The branches comprise a key image or key word drawn or printed on its associated line.
- Topics of lesser importance are represented as 'twigs' of the relevant branch.
- The branches form a connected nodal structure.
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Buzan suggests the following guidelines for creating mind maps:
- Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
- Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your mind map.
- Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
- Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.
- The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic and thinner as they radiate out from the centre.
- Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
- Use multiple colors throughout the mind map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group.
- Develop your own personal style of mind mapping.
- Use emphasis and show associations in your mind map.
- Keep the mind map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.
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Mind maps can be used for:
- Problem solving
- Outline/framework design
- Structure/relationship representations
- Anonymous collaboration
- Marriage of words and visuals
- Individual expression of creativity
- Condensing material into a concise and memorable format
- Team building or synergy creating activity
- Enhancing work morale
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