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Characteristics Start with a large, blank sheet
of landscape paper Encourages cortical skills More space in the writing direction
Characteristics The subject of the mind map should be the central image
on the page Thoughts start at the centre of your mental world
Draw a central representative image Pictures are worth a thousand words Opens up associations Allows for better recall
Characteristics and how to… Main themes should radiate
outwards from the central image These main themes are called Basic
Ordering Ideas (BOIs) and the are similar to chapter headings in a book
Characteristics and how to… Use key images and words Use at least three colours
Stimulates right cortical activity (imagination)
Captures and holds attention
Characteristics and how to… Connected nodal structure
Use curved, decreasing width, connecting lines Thicker lines are more important Visual rhythm is easier to remember Representative of the connectivity between
relationships
Characteristics and how to… Move from larger to smaller text
and images Size indicates importance Use strong action words
Characteristics and how to… Think freely and ‘jump’ around
Add blank, connecting lines ‘Stupid’ is often equal to creative and
innovative Creativity is attractive to the brains and
eyes
Uses
Almost everything! Examples:
Brainstorming Problem solving Creative thinking
Presentations Outlines for speeches Letters etc
Planning To Do lists Daily planner Check lists etc
Group Mind Mapping Planning Activity
Using the post-its provided write down the first thoughts that come to you when you think about planning to incorporate ESD into your work/life One thought per post-it Gives everybody time to generate individual ideas
Share your individual ideas with your group members
Each group should agree a number of inclusive Basic Ordering Ideas (BOIs) Makes combination of individual ideas easier Reduces ‘judging’ TIP: Leave 3 blank BOIs that can be filled in as the
Mind Map progresses Create your Group Mind Map and have FUN!
Presentation of Group Mind Maps and feedback on activity
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