If You're in College, READ THIS!
Did you ever wonder how to take notes in those courses on intangible concepts and topics that just don't lend themselves to linear note taking?
When teaching in colleges in the USA, my first class lecture is always on effective learning, centered around the use of "MindMapping".
From that 1st class forward each class session begins with a 5 min. "quiz" where students come up front and mind map a portion of the previous class. You should see them race to the board to get what they remember up there before anyone else!
This book does what the others don't, it shows the down & dirty techniques used for basic skills. I usually refer folks to the web for lessons on basic mind mapping and more advanced concepts.
This small pocket sized guide will certainly come in handy for those just learning the technique. Carry it in a pocket ready to pull out in class when you need a crash course. Or more likely & importantly to share mindmapping with other students and in most cases the instructor as well.
Along with this information I highly recommend this book by Joyce Wycoff:
Mindmapping: Your Personal Guide to Exploring Creativity and Problem-Solving
Armed with these two resources, anyone would reap the full benefits of what Tony Buzan has brought to our world of learning.
-Uncle Bobsquatch
Excellent book for beginners
Wondering what is a mind map? Then this book is for you. If you are already using mind maps, then skip this book. It is intended to get the uninitiated up and running and does a great job. It tells what mind maps are, how they work and walks you through your first mind map.
Useful and Enlightening Book
The book describes how our brain works, and explains the mind map as a graphical tool to apply radiant thinking which is described as a more effective way of using our brain potential. The book is well written, easy to read and follow, full of beautiful images and convincing arguments.
The author explains how to use radiant thinking to maximize our untapped potential. Presented clearly and colorfully, the book explains how we can come up with our own mind maps to help improve our memory, concentration and creativity in planning and structuring our thoughts. I found the book interesting and enlightening as it explains a more natural approach to organize thoughts than what we are trained to think linearly.
This book shows you the various ways that you can create a mind map and how this can be helpful in all subjects. Since reading the book I have been using mind maps to organize my work, learn French, make out my daily to do list, planning meetings, writing minutes and outline papers I will present with some success. The book is well worth reading.
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