Transcript Mind mapping workshop slides

Workshop:
Mind-mapping
CTL Presentation Skills team
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctl/presentation-skills
Objectives
▪ Learn about different types of visual tools for organizing your
thoughts
▪ Communicate complex ideas more effectively
▪ Explore the mind mapping technique
Mapping in steps
• Preparation:
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Focus Question
• Brainstorming
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Let ideas flow as they occur
• Revision
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Note overlapping ideas
• Presentation
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Image should “stand alone”
Focus Question
- A question clearly specifying
the problem to be resolved
- A good way to define the
context for your map
A comparison between mapping methods
Mind Map
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Radial diagram
Represents semantic
connections
A comparison between mapping methods
Concept Map
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a top-down diagram
Showing cross connections
True Concept Map
Let’s Try One !
Mapping in steps
• Preparation:
-
Focus Question
• Brainstorming
-
Let ideas flow as they occur
• Revision
-
Note overlapping ideas
• Presentation
-
Image should “stand alone”
Focus Question
- A question clearly specifying
the problem to be resolved
- A good way to define the
context for your map
How are mind/concept maps effective?
▪ Require active rather than passive learning
▪ Utilize full cognitive ability
▪ Help to improve memory and learning skills
▪ Promote creative thinking
▪ Facilitate problem-solving
▪ Enable the sharing of ideas
Resources!
THANK-YOU!
CTL Presentation Skills team
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctl/presentation-skills