CREATING MIND MAPS USING MIRO

Dr. Parvesh Lata

Associate Professor and Head
Department of Education
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Gd Goenka University,gurugram
 WHAT IS MIND MAPPING?
⦿ Mind mapping is a highly effective way of getting
information in and out of your brain.
⦿ Mind mapping is a creative and logical means of
note-taking and note-making that literally "maps
out" your ideas.
⦿ They have a natural organizational structure that
radiates from the centre and use lines, symbols,
words, colour and images according to simple,
brain-friendly concepts.
⦿ Mind mapping converts a long list of monotonous
information into a colourful, memorable and
highly organized diagram that works in line with
your brain's natural way of doing things.
•Mind mapping is a slightly different but complementary
technique that is concerned with the organisation of ideas and
concepts.

•Mind mapping (or “idea” mapping) has been defined as

‘visual, non-linear representations of ideas and their
relationships’ (Biktimirov and Nilson 2006).

•Mind maps comprise a network of connected and related

concepts. Any idea can be connected to any other.

•Free-form, spontaneous thinking is required when creating a

mind map, and the aim of mind mapping is to find creative
associations between ideas.
WHAT IS A MIND MAP?

A Mind Map is a visual thinking tool, ideal for

brainstorming, exploring ideas and presenting
information in a uniquely visual way.
A Mind Map is a diagram for representing tasks,
words, concepts, or items linked to and arranged
around a central concept or subject using a non-
linear graphical layout that allows the user to build
an intuitive framework around a central concept.
AIM OF MIND MAPPING
•The over-riding aim of all mapping techniques is
similar.

•If students can represent or manipulate a complex

set of relationships in a diagram, they are more
likely to understand those relationships, remember
them, and be able to analyse their component
parts.

•This, in turn, promotes “deep” and not “surface”

approaches to learning (Biggs 1987; Entwistle 1981;
Marton and Saljo 1976 and Ramsden 1992).
BENEFITS OF MIND MAPPING

Mind mapping basically avoids dull, linear

thinking, jogging your creativity and making
note taking fun again.
A Mind Map is a diagram for representing
tasks, words, concepts, or items linked to
and arranged around a central concept or
subject using a non- linear graphical layout
that allows the user to build an intuitive
framework around a central concept.
 USE OF MIND MAPPING
•The main use of mind mapping is to create an association of ideas.

•However, another use is for memory retention—even if the advantages in

the case of mind mapping might be marginal (Farrand et al. 2002).

•It is generally easier to remember a diagram than to remember a

description.

•There is empirical support for the use of mapping in enhancing, retaining

and improving knowledge.

•Evidence from the cognitive sciences shows that visual displays do

enhance learning (Vekiri 2002; Winn 1991).
CAN USE MIND MAP FOR……

• Brainstorming (individually or in groups)

• Problem solving
• Planning a particular topic
• Researching and Jot down information from multiple
sources from pieces in to whole
• Presenting information from a single Platform
• Gaining insight on complex subjects
• Jogging your creativity
• Note Taking
• Studying and Memorization
 THE FIVE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MIND MAPPING

⦿ The main idea, subject or focus is

crystallized in a central image.
⦿ The main themes radiate from the central
image as 'branches'.
⦿ The branches comprise a key image or key
word drawn or printed on its associated line.
⦿ Topics of lesser importance are represented
as 'twigs' of the relevant branch.
⦿ The branches form a connected nodal
structure.
The Power of Images

⦿ There is a well-known quote, "A picture is worth a

thousand words".
⦿ We associate and remember images because they
make use of a massive range of your cortical skills,
especially imagination.
⦿ Images can be more evocative than words, more
precise and potent in triggering a wide range of
associations, thereby enhancing creative thinking
and memory.
Tony Buzan and Mind Mapping
⦿ Although people have been creating maps using
an image-centered radial graphic organization
technique for centuries, British psychology
author Tony Buzan has made a claim to the
origin of the Mind Map.
⦿ He argues that 'traditional' outlines require
that the reader scans the information from left
to right and top to bottom, whilst the brain's
natural preference is to scan the entire page in
a non-linear fashion.
⦿ Buzan also uses widespread assumptions about
the cerebral hemispheres in order to promote
the exclusive use of mind mapping over other
forms of note making.
Types of Mind Maps

⦿ Mind maps are mainly used in the early stage of a

project or program to analysis the subject or solve
problems. According to different purposes, mind
maps can be classified into 3 types:
⦿ Library mind maps for information organizing
⦿ Presentation mind maps for presenting ideas and
projects
⦿ Tunnel timeline mind maps for organizing or making
a project plan
Mind Map Type 1: Library Mind Maps

⦿ Library mind maps can also be called reference

maps.
⦿ This type of mind maps are mainly used to
organize information, so that you can have a
clear and visual understanding of the subject
without missing anything out.
⦿ The purpose of library mind maps is to sort and
organize the collected information for a better
understanding of the subject.
⦿ When creating a library mind map, first step is
to put all the information together and
organize it in a map tree. The map will show
how eachinformation linked to each other and
how they can serve the main idea.
Mind Map Type 2: Presentation Mind Maps
⦿ This type of mind map is used to present the process
of an idea to the audience.
⦿ Presentation mind maps illustrate the way that the
project goes in order to track the steps.
⦿ Therefore the focus of a presentation mind map is the
audience instead of the topic.
⦿ How the information should be positioned in the map
depends on whether the audience can understand it or
not.
⦿ If the audience can follow with the way you are
presenting, then the map is well structured. Thus, you
presentation can be well accepted by the audience.
⦿ This type of mind map can be used for explaining an
activity or a training session.
Mind Map Type 3: Tunnel Timeline Mind Maps

⦿ This type of mind maps are also simplified as

planning mind maps, they are mainly used for
project strategy, program plan, or problem
solving.
⦿ Tunnel timeline mind maps are designed to
achieve a goal.
⦿ The purpose of this type of mind maps is to
visualize success.
⦿ The center (main topic) of the mind map is the
outcome that you pursuit, and each sub-topic
represents a path to achieve that outcome.
 HOW TO MAKE A MIND MAP
⦿ Think of your general main theme and write that
down in the centre of the page. i.e. Food
⦿ Figure out sub-themes of your main concept and
draw branches to them from the centre, beginning
to look like a spider web.
⦿ Make sure to use very short phrases or even single
words.
⦿ Add images to invoke thought or get the message
across better.
⦿ Try to think of at least two main points for each
sub-theme you created and create branches out to
those.
SAMPLE OF MIND MAP
TOOLS OF CREATING MIND MAP
MindMeister Mind manager
Imind Map Free plane
Coogle The Brain
X-Mind Scapple
Free Mind Mapul
Miro CoMapping
Popplet Mind App
Text2 Mind Map
Mind Note Mind 43
Mindo Mindomo
Big Mind Storm Board
Mind Genius Iblue Sky
MIRO
⦿ Miro is a digital “whiteboard” platform that can
make it easy to brainstorm and collaborate with
members of your team or innovation program.
⦿ The software allows you to create notes and
designs, move things around, and communicate
through embedded video calls or online chats.
The tool also comes with a series of pre-built
templates that can inspire or serve as a starting
place for your own project work

⦿ Miro has been widely used by million users for

creating mind maps for concept building.
SOME COMMON USES OF MIRO INCLUDE:

⦿ Creating a list of ideas or topics to focus on

for an important project
⦿ Developing a user story or customer journey
map
⦿ Wireframing a new product concept or idea
⦿ Laying out a roadmap or strategy for
an innovation workshop or program
⦿ Running a more engaging or innovative
meeting for your team in an agile culture
⦿ Miro can connect to some other common
virtual worksing tools, such as Google Drive,
Slack, Asana, Trello, and SurveyMonkey.
WHAT IS MIRO CONCLUSION?

⦿ Miro can be used as a part of video meeting tools

like Hopin or Whereby where you can share your
Miro board (like you would your screen) and
participants can add to the Miro board without
opening a new browser tab.

⦿ Miro is one of the fastest growing software tools

due to the major shift to remote work catalyzed
by the COVID pandemic. It really can make your
meetings or workshops more visual,
collaborative, and engaging.
MIRO
First of all, Login to MIRO web app at
https://miro.com/login/. This will redirect
you to your dashboard
⦿ SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE AND CHOOSE
ACCOUNT
AFTER LOGIN THIS WINDOW OPENS
TEMPLATES OF MIRO APP
CLICK ON NEW MIND MAP FOR CREATING YOUR
TEMPLATE AND CREATE TEAM BOARD
CREATE MIND MAP
TASK FEATURES OF MIRO APP
UPLOAD IN MIRO APP
MORE TOOLS IN MIRO APP
SHARING IN MIRO APP
INVITE MEMBERS IN MIRO APP
CREATIVE TIPS FOR MAKING MAPS
⦿ Review available visual materials such as photos, sketches,
graphs, etc.
⦿ Focus upon a visual language approach to communication.
⦿ Consider possible formats for visual structuring.
⦿ Relax, close your eyes and allow your mind to "free associate".
⦿ Draw informal, thumbnail sketches of your visual impressions.
⦿ Experiment with a variety of visual layout formats.
⦿ Colour shapes, arrows or words for emphasis.
⦿ Imagine a bird's eye overview of the subject matter to be
presented.
⦿ Look with fresh eyes, is the visual presentation attractive?
⦿ Ask yourself, are these visuals compelling? Do they help
convince the viewer that the subject matter is important and
inviting?
⦿ Integrate the visuals with the text. Does it work to the best
advantage?
⦿ Keep a record of the maps you do (Perhaps in your "Visual
Notebook").
⦿ The great thing about mind mapping is that
one can put one’s ideas down in any order,
as soon as they pop into your head.
⦿ You are not constrained by thinking in order.
Simply, throw out any and all ideas, and then
worry about reorganizing them later.
⦿ The Mind Map is the external mirror of your
own radiant or natural thinking facilitated by
a powerful graphic process, which provides
the universal key to unlock the dynamic
potential of the brain.
⦿ One simple way to understand a Mind Map is by
comparing it to a map of a city.
⦿ The city centre represents the main idea;
⦿ the main roads leading from the centre
represent the key thoughts in your thinking
process;
⦿ the secondary roads or branches represent your
secondary thoughts, and so on.
⦿ Special images or shapes can represent
landmarks of interest or particularly relevant
ideas
PRACTICE YOURSELF

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