Brainstorming Using Mind Mapping and Brainstorming Techniques for Study and Creativity  Brainstorming.pptx

Definitions (1/2) Synapses or boutons – connect neurons in the brain in order to encode and store memories. Neuroplasticity – the concept that brains develop by making new neural connections. Autonomic nervous system – that part of the body’s peripheral nervous system that operates subconsciously to keep body systems running. Mind-mapping – technique developed by Tony Buzan, to plot ideas graphically avoiding linear techniques.

Definitions (2/2) Key words – words used in mind mapping to summarise a body of knowledge which can be recalled by reference to the keyword. Lateral thinking – thinking may go in different directions to look at problems from different angles. Linear thinking – going through accepted steps or stages to follow an obvious line of linear thought. Brainstorming – method of problem-solving or of collecting knowledge or ideas often associated with mind mapping.

Our amazing brains Brain cells = 10,000,000,000 (+-) Connected by synapses or neurons (buttons) Neuroplasticity - Life experiences encoded, made with new connections. We build our own brains based on life experiences. Problem - Overwhelmed, overloaded with cognitive inputs

Solution Mindmapping Put the topic at the center of our notes rather than at the top, Work outwards in expanding branches, Using key words to summarize each body of knowledge.

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Rough mindmap notes taken during a course session https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#/media/File:Mindmap.gif

What’s happening here? Connection on paper AND ALSO in our brains Psychological triggers to help is recall key words, and other information filed with them Similar to a filing cabinet or an index of a book

Uses - Notes Make notes in lectures and seminars. Helps to refresh your memory for later use. Add to them later as you discover more information.

Uses - Creativity (problem-solving) Work from a central problem and then expand out in different directions. Promotes lateral thinking, away from linear thinking

Uses - Organize an essay or oral report or exam Brainstorm Organize in logical sequence Keywords become sub-headings

Activity Identify topic from your course and reduce notes to a mind map. Use colour, highlighting, drawings or diagrams. File away for a couple of days then see if you can reproduce it. See Also: 10 Longtime Brainstorming Techniques that Still Work

Dinosaur Think Tank Larson, G.

Group Brainstorming For more information about brainstorming in groups, go to: http:eduventure.ca/BrainstormingGuidelines.docx

References Smale, R. and Julie Fowlie. How to Succeed at University: An Essential Guide to Academic Skills, Personal Development and Employability, 2nd Edition. SAGE Publications Ltd , 1 Oliver’s Yard, 55 City Road , London EC1Y 1SP www.sagepub.co.uk. © Bob Smale and Julie Fowlie 2015. (Reprinted from: Rick Reis reis@stanford.edu Tomorrow’s Teaching and Learning) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#/media/File:Mindmap.gif https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#/media/File:Tennis-mindmap.png See also: http://eeduventure.ca/CollaborativeThinking.htm http://eduventure.ca/BrainstormingGuidelines.docx