This PPT was used to help students help themselves by making cognitive connections with graphical techniques.

1. Mind Mapping

2. What’s mind mapping, You ask??? Mind Mapping is a graphic technique used to represent ideas and concepts developed by Tony Buzan, which harnesses the skills of both cerebral hemispheres: Right Hemisphere says: “I am the one generating ideas! The eccentric, creative part, …well, the artist!” Left Hemisphere says “Right, but without me, the analytical part that organizes and structures those ideas into something coherent, you’d be lost…” Oh boy… http://www.flickr.com/photos/pupilasgustativas/2286528037/

3. Receive & Process We all receive and process information in different ways: Lists codes Words Sequences @00558936smells Images Colors Dimensions Our brain is overwhelmed by bits of information in the form of: Sensations Memories Thoughts Images http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/168317037_ed806096b1.jpg

4. You can use it anytime you need to clarify or expand your ideas It can help you…

5. This is your brain. This is your brain on knowledge. LEFT HEMISPHERE Word Logic Numbers Linear Reasoning Analysis Lists RIGHT HEMISPHERE Ritmo Spatial perception Global focus Imagination Daydreaming Color Dimension ¡Without neurons connecting us we’d be nothing! http://www.andresmartin.es/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cerebro-300x300.jpg

6. Mind Mapping Rules (tips)

7. I did this in grammar school? Sure did and we continue to use it. It’s just we modified it to our preferences.

8. Your Brain Likes…

9. Try it! If you can doodle on your paper. You can mind map.

10. Slides gathered from the following presentations: Knowledge by