What+are+Mind+Maps

Mind maps are one of the best techniques used to enhance note taking. It includes using a diagram to demonstrate words, ideas, tasks, etc., around a single concept that is located in the center of the diagram. Using mind maps helps the learner identify the structure of a certain concept or a topic, and connect the different facts that are related to this topic. Also, it helps to visualize how the these facts are related to one another. Mind maps are usful for: media type="youtube" key="MlabrWv25qQ" height="236" width="325" align="right"
 * Studying.
 * Writing.
 * Decision making.
 * Problem solving.
 * Gathering information from different references.
 * Summarizing information and presenting them in a memorable format.

Watch the video on the right to know more about the importance of mind maps from the British popular psychology author Tony Buzan, who invented mind maps.

Mind maps can be created manually or by using different software. Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is one of the useful software that can help you create different mind maps. Vist the Intro to VUE page to learn more about this software and download a free version of it.

__Some useful links on how to build and use mind maps__ [|Tony Buzan] [|Michael]