1. The document introduces mind maps as a visual diagramming technique developed in the 1960s to help students take notes in a non-linear, graphical format that resembles how the brain works better than traditional note-taking. 2. A mind map is built around a central concept, with related ideas connected as branches in a radiating hierarchical structure using words, images, colors and visual elements. They are used to generate, structure and classify ideas to aid in studying, problem-solving and decision making. 3. The benefits of mind maps include helping to analyze, comprehend, synthesize and recall information in a fun and engaging way for the brain. They encourage creativity and making associations between ideas.

2. What is Mind Map? Gamalier S. Roque, Jr., RN 9.26.11

7. How Mind Map looks like..

9. What are the benefits and uses of Mind Map?

12. How to draw a Mind Map?

13. Drawing a mind map is as simple as 1-2-3: 1. Start in the middle of a blank page , writing or drawing the idea you intend to develop. I would suggest that you use the page in landscape orientation. 2. Develop the related subtopics around this central topic, connecting each of them to the center with a line. 3. Repeat the same process for the subtopics, generating lower-level subtopics as you see fit, connecting each of those to the corresponding subtopic.

25. My Final Thoughts!

27. Seminar on Creative Thinking and Mindmapping held last March 2011 at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.

28. Thank you for Listening and God bless you all! Proverbs 16:3 “ Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”