Lesson 3:Mind Map

Mind map is one kind of technique for us to jot down the important notes. It is a diagram that used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked together under a theme of topic or key words.

Mind maps can be used for:

• problem solving
• outline/framework design
• 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

A mind map guidelines suggested by Tony Buzan,

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.Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
3. Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.
4. The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic and flowing, becoming thinner as they radiate out from the centre.
5. Make the lines the same length as the word/image they support.
6. Use multiple colors throughout the Mind Map, for visual stimulation and also to encode or group.
7. Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.
8. Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind Map.
9. Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace your branches.

We can make mind map by ourself. It used to generate, visualize, structure and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problems solving, decision making , and writing. I think as the creative student like us, mind map allows us to remember the notes more easily while just jotting down the notes fulled with words. (reference from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map)