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Rob Taylor. How to brainstorm, visualize, and organize ideas using OpenMind mind mapping software. A Mind Map is a diagram used to represent concepts, ideas, tasks or other items linked to a central theme. In a Mind Map, the central theme is often illustrated with a graphical image.
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Rob Taylor How to brainstorm, visualize, and organize ideas using OpenMindmind mapping software
A Mind Map is a diagram used to represent concepts, ideas, tasks or other items linked to a central theme. In a Mind Map, the central theme is often illustrated with a graphical image. What is Mind Mapping?
SIMPLE – Easy to create, expand, and filter VISUAL – Easy to remember, to overview, to highlight links and relationships CREATIVE – Stimulate imagination, boost motivation, and improve productivity Collaborative – Promote team spirit, encourage group communication, and optimize work processes Strengths and benefits of mind maps
The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image. • The main themes radiate from the central image as "branches". • Each branch includes a key image or word drawn on its associated line. • Topics of lesser importance are represented as "twigs" of the relevant branch. • The branches form a connected "tree-like" structure. 5 essential characteristicsof a Mind Map
OpenMind2 software is available free to all Vanderbilt staff. Contact Vanderbilt ITS in order to obtain your own personal copy of OpenMind2. How do I get OPENMIND software?