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Learning Development
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Study Skills Development
08.09.11
Rakesh PatelMarta Ulanicka
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What is a Mind Map?
A pictorial representation of information and an alternative to linear notes. A mind map will contain a central concept (or the ‘topic’) in the centre with branches to related concepts, which in turn branch off to provide further detail.
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How to create a Mind Map…• Use blank paper, turned sideways (landscape).• Start in the centre with an image and/or word that represents the
topic of the mind map.• Choose the keywords or images that will represent your main
themes and put each one on a line that is connected to your topic in the centre.
• Branch off from the main themes with points represented by keywords or images. Put each word or image on its own line.
• Make the words and images larger in the centre and smaller further out. Make the lines the same length as the word or the image.
• Keep the lines thicker in the centre, thinning out towards the edges of the mind map. This helps to show the order of your material.
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… or in Mind Map terms:
image from www.mind-mapping.co.uk/make-mind-map.htm
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Relevant software: Inspiration
Start -> All Programs -> CFS Software 2 -> Select and remove software. Install from the list and load via the same route.
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Relevant software onlineMindMeister Bubbl.us
Online mind mapping software with a range of options. With the basic account you can:• create up to 3 mind maps• add icons, notes and links• share and collaborate
Very simple online software for designing brainstorming diagrams. With the free account you can:• create up to 3 mind maps
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If you use online software
Remember to save and back up your work.
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Ideas for the blog
• links to resources;• anything you’ve learned which you think others would find useful;• which topics you find easy and which topics you find difficult (you
could set up group study sessions based on this information);• ask questions;• what works for you when studying (e.g. have you adopted the
portfolio system? is it working for you?);• set up study sessions – students only, or with Learning
Development• Anything else you want to share!
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Who is admitted to the blog – your choice
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