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Introduction to Mind Maps - Oxford
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£45 STUDENT AND CONCESSIONARY PRICE
Oxford, 7th May 2016 10.00am-6.00pm
Course materials are included as well as a complimentary copy of our e-book Mind Maps.
The seminar will include: -
Morning
Afternoon
On completion of this course you will have an understanding of what mind maps are and why they are more effective and efficient ways of recording information than more traditional methods of note taking. You will have been taken through your first few mind maps in a step-by-step manner, focusing on all of the essential elements and you will have an understanding of the difference each of these elements can make.
Having learned the basics, you will be given a detailed outline of how mind maps can be used in specific situations, including: -
Oxford, 7th May 2016 10.00am-6.00pm
North Oxford Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DP
This course will introduce you to mind maps, show you what they are, why they work and how to use them in a number of different areas such as for note taking, as a memory aid, for generating new ideas and creativity, and for preparing written work and presentations. During the seminar you will complete at least three mind maps of increasing complexity on different subjects and on completion you will have all the information you need to use them yourself and a practice plan to help you establish their use as an ongoing habit.Course materials are included as well as a complimentary copy of our e-book Mind Maps.
The seminar will include: -
Morning
- An introduction to the structure of the brain
- How mind maps aim to mirror brain structure on paper
- How mind maps can be more efficient than ‘traditional’ linear notes
- Investigating the concept of association as the basis for creative mind maps
- Using mind maps for presentations
- Key words: how they focus note-taking on relevant issues
- The hierarchical mind and how this is reflected in your mind maps
- Using mind maps to explore memories
- Introducing ‘right-brain’ skills such as colour and imagery into your mind maps Your first three mind maps
Afternoon
- How to incorporate mind maps into your work and life
- How to use mind maps to take notes in a way that maximises understanding and recall
- How to use mind maps to plan presentations, speeches, etc.
- How to use mind maps to work more effectively in groups
- How to use mind maps to investigate and solve problems
On completion of this course you will have an understanding of what mind maps are and why they are more effective and efficient ways of recording information than more traditional methods of note taking. You will have been taken through your first few mind maps in a step-by-step manner, focusing on all of the essential elements and you will have an understanding of the difference each of these elements can make.
Having learned the basics, you will be given a detailed outline of how mind maps can be used in specific situations, including: -
- how to record information from books, presentations and lectures so that information can be retained and used with much greater ease
- how mind maps may be used for planning things such as reports and presentations with greater speed, greater creativity and greater confidence
- how the thoughts of a number of people can be recorded effectively making the most of the individual mind as well as the group mind
- how to use mind maps as a tool to analyse problems and generate new solutions