1. Workshop: Mind-mapping CTL Presentation Skills team http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctl/presentation-skills

2. Objectives ▪ Learn about different types of visual tools for organizing your thoughts ▪ Communicate complex ideas more effectively ▪ Explore the mind mapping technique

3. Mapping in steps Preparation: - Focus Question Brainstorming - Let ideas flow as they occur Revision - Note overlapping ideas Presentation - Image should “stand alone” Focus Question -A question clearly specifying the problem to be resolved -A good way to define the context for your map

4. Mind Map Radial diagram Represents semantic connections A comparison between mapping methods

5. Concept Map a top-down diagram Showing cross connections

6. True Concept Map

7. Let’s Try One !

8. Mapping in steps Preparation: - Focus Question Brainstorming - Let ideas flow as they occur Revision - Note overlapping ideas Presentation - Image should “stand alone” Focus Question -A question clearly specifying the problem to be resolved -A good way to define the context for your map

9. How are mind/concept maps effective? ▪ Require active rather than passive learning ▪ Utilize full cognitive ability ▪ Help to improve memory and learning skills ▪ Promote creative thinking ▪ Facilitate problem-solving ▪ Enable the sharing of ideas

10. Resources!

11. THANK-YOU! CTL Presentation Skills team http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctl/presentation-skills