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What is a MindMap?

• 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.

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What is a MindMap?

• A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which
  provides a universal key to unlock the potential
  of the brain
• The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of
  life where improved learning and clearer thinking
  will enhance your productivity

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What is a MindMap?

• It harnesses the full range of cortical skills
  word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and
  spatial awareness in a single, uniquely
  powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the
  freedom to capture the infinite power and
  creativity of your brain.

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Creating a MindMap

1. The subject of attention is crystallised in a
   central image
2. The main themes of the subject radiate from the
   central image on branches
3. Branches hold a key image / word printed on the
   associated line - details radiate out
4. The branches form a connected nodal structure.

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MindMap Guidelines (1 of 3)

• A Mind Map is open to free interpretation by each
  individual.
• Start in the centre with an image of the topic,
  using at least three colours.
• Use images, symbols, codes and dimensions
  throughout the Mind Map.

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MindMap Guidelines (2 of 3)

• Select key words and print using upper or lower
  case letters.
• Each word/image must be alone and sitting on its
  own line.
• The lines must be connected, starting from the
  central image. The central lines are thicker,
  organic and flowing, becoming thinner as they
  radiate out from the centre.

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MindMap Guidelines (3 of 3)

• Make the lines the same length as the word/image.
  
• Use colours your own code throughout the Mind
  Map.
• Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.
• Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind
  Map.
• Keep the Mind Map clear by using Radiant
  hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace
  your branches.

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Benefits of MindMaps

• 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 learners
  thoughts to grow outwards. Soon the learners
  ideas will expand and radiate creative thinking.

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Benefits of MindMaps

• 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.

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Uses of MindMaps

• Planning
• Brainstorming
• Group thinking
• Documenting
• Note taking
• Resources

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MindMaps in Computing

• Requirements gathering
• Fusebox Architecting
• Development brainstorming
• Testing and debugging
• Project management

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