Hi all!
I would like to introduce the concept of mind map, one of the best tools to study. The world of education continues to develop along with the development of the concept of thinking and technology. This development has been so fast during the last decade, giving rise to new concepts of understanding, one of which is what is called mental maps.
Basically, a mind map allows information to be presented and organized in the form of a diagram, allowing for interconnections between concepts that we might have otherwise missed. The power of synthesis and the ability to transmit in a simple way are two of its main characteristics that lead to a third: they allow you to remember information with great ease.
Today, too, we have gone a step further and presentations of information in audiovisual format are common, giving rise to an extremely attractive technique called visual thinking (used, for example, in one of Ken Robinson’s great videos on paradigms of education or the famous Get out of your comfort zone so typical of the new millennial generation).
Due to their intrinsic characteristics, mental maps are optimal tools for the student and also for the teacher, who through them will be able to present the contents in a much more organized way, allowing not only learning but also research in this regard. There are many mind mapping software available today, created to make it easier for anyone to create a mind map.
Advantages Of The Mental Map
The use of the mind map is associated with various advantages depending on the context in which it is used; We will mention a few below.
– Maximize productivity and creativity.
– Promotes learning.
– It allows you to organize many ideas clearly and concisely.
– Allows you to get an overview of a topic in a short time.
– Promote brainstorming by linking concepts; a topic can be developed in a Broadway.
Uses of the Mind Map
The use of the mental map has no limits and its application is so versatile that it can bring great benefits in different contexts.
Business Area
In the business area in brainstorming sessions, developing a central theme as a team with the contributions of each member. By placing a word or image as the central axis, it is easier to evoke related ideas, which favors the creative process. Business meetings can be more dynamic and productive using this tool, resulting in an optimal product. In addition, teamwork is enhanced and communication is improved.
Educative Area
In the educational field, of course, as it is a tool that favors learning, it is very useful at all levels. It can be used both by the teacher to present a topic or information to the students, with keywords or images that are easy to remember. In the same way, the student finds it more effective as a study method, being able to synthesize broad topics and relate them to previous knowledge. Also, numerous mind mapping software programs have been created, so today mind mapping is very easy to access.
It seems that mind mapping will bring many benefits!
