INTRODUCTION TO MIND MAP

Aida Nasirah Abdullah, Ph.D

ayesya@hotmail.com
 Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to

understand:
• What mind map is
• When and where to use mind map
• Understand why we use mindmap
 What Is a Mind Map?

• a two-dimensional representation, a visual diagram,

drawing or of the critical information and concepts
being discussed or thought about.

• can be used to represent topics, subtopics, words,

ideas, concepts, and tasks.
 When to use mind map?

In what situation?
(in daily tasks and for many purposes)
• can be used for project management, outlines,
and notes, and it can serve to kick-start
formative and creative thinking and assist with
project development, decision making,
problem solving, and also writing.
 Where to use mind map?

• Mind maps are utilized in a number of

different environments, including education,
business, industry, and family and personal
settings.
 Why Use Mind Mapping?

• It can help to improve note-taking skills and

abilities, improve creativity in the thinking
process, and improve learning and retention—
by 10 percent or more—when properly used.

• Because it has unique structures, organization,

pattern and flow.
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• These improvements can be linked to the fact

that mind mapping requires the use of both
sides of the brain. Using pictures and colors
activates the creative portion of the brain,
while note taking employs the analytical
portion of the brain.
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• This is where mind mapping can have a

noticeable effect on the ability to accurately
capture key information, concepts, and ideas
and also provide a handy and effective
reference for review and understanding after
the session.
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• Mind mapping is one of the best ways to

capture your thoughts and bring them to life
in visual form.
• Beyond just note-taking, though, mind maps
can help you to map what ever thouhgts or
idea that you have in your mind onto a piece
of paper or any other empty space.
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• Mindmap is a tool where you can simply

transfer all the ideas you have in your mind
and later you can visualize it.