A mind map diagram might appear simple, so keen mappers are eager to share their maps with others. But there is more to creating high value diagrams than meets the eye. In this article, we look at five things that have been learned the hard way by mind map maker users. 1. “Left brain” and “right brain” theories have changed From the early days of Mind Mapping, it was taken as given that the left…
Smart goal setting is one of the most effective tools for achieving goals used in the professional area. The smart goals you set should relate to the accomplishments (results), not the activities that help you achieve them. The meaning of SMART goals SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. This method of setting smart goals was the idea of George T. Doran, the author of the work named “There’s…
Tony Buzan, an English author and an educational consultant, was the inventor of mind maps. As a child, he used to get bored at school and did not understand why he could not use colors when taking notes. In his book, “Mind maps for kids”, he discussed the different uses of mind mapping and their importance. Colors and images are very powerful when it comes to students’ understanding. That’s why he came up with this…
Mind maps can serve many functions, from organizing and planning to brainstorming and problem-solving. But did you ever think to use a mind map for note-taking? It is not just a student’s habit to help him/her learn their courses. Even if you didn’t think about it, everyone uses note-taking in various situations: at work, school, or at home. For example, you may take notes for a shopping list, in business meetings, make to-do lists, set…
For many people, mind maps and concept maps are the same, which is why they are often confused. Although they resemble each other as frameworks for organizing information, they have their distinctive functions. Let’s see which one is better, depending on the use case. Definitions What is a concept map? It’s a free-form diagram that highlights relationships between certain concepts and ideas.Developed in 1972 by Dr. Joseph D. Novak from Cornell University, it includes concepts…