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Case Study – Ysgol (School) Bro Morgannwg, UK Getting the best out of students with iMindMap Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg is a Welsh-medium comprehensive school for the whole community of the Vale of Glamorgan. The school’s motto “Dyro dy law i mi ac fe awn i ben y mynydd” (Give me your hand and we will go to the mountain top) summarises their aim to ensure that each pupil reaches the summit of his or her potential with the help of dedicated teachers. Mind Mapping plays an important part of this motto as it is instrumental in helping the school achieve its aims for pupils. iMindMap is used at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in the teaching of Year 7 – 13 pupils (age 11 – 18) across the board for all subjects and for all abilities. Dilwyn Owen, Head of IT at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg is a true believer in the power of Mind Mapping in education, and in this case study explains why iMindMap is especially effective for teaching his pupils at GCSE level:   Working...

6 ways to get exam ready with Mind Mapping and iMindMap May 24th, 2017 by iMindMap Right now, the pressure is on as university, high school and college students are in the middle of the exam period. For students who need a helping hand juggling revision schedules or remembering key information, Mind Mapping is a proven method for boosting organisation, focus and recall ability. Follow these 6 smart studying tips with Mind Mapping and iMindMap to help you combat exam stress and perform at your best. #Tip 1:  Use your study time effectively. Knowing how to manage your time effectively is the key to studying success. To ensure that each subject gets the attention it needs, map out a revision timetable. Your Mind Map will provide a clear visual overview of your revision plan. By picking specific colours to categorise different subjects, you can bring order to your revision timetable, and feel confident that you’ve covered every subject. Research  suggests that stude...

Solve complex problems with a Six Thinking Hats Mind Map April 19th, 2017 by iMindMap When it comes to solving problems, your perspective only provides one view of a situation, limiting creativity. The Six Thinking Hats technique encourages you to switch between thinking styles to consider a problem from different angles and generate a variety of ideas and possible solutions. You may be familiar with this technique already, but have you tried it with Mind Mapping? A Mind Map’s outward radiating branches and keywords prompt you to make associations between your thoughts and generate more ideas. With an overview of your ideas, you will easily spot the gaps in your analysis and can devote more attention to those areas. Adopt a thinking style one-by-one, adding to your Mind Map as you go. During this exercise, you will have to review previous sections to complete another. A Mind Map’s structure doesn’t require you to think ‘in order’, so you can jump back and forth to...

Is doubt killing your great idea? Try Mind Mapping a Greens and Reds Analysis April 21st, 2017 by iMindMap Have you ever had a brilliant idea that you were excited to share, only for fear to kick in and stop you in your tracks? What if others thought it was unrealistic, flawed or odd? At some point, we can all fall victim to self-doubt. Don’t fret,  Mind Mapping  a Greens and Reds Analysis will help you to eliminate any uncertainty surrounding your ideas. The Greens and Reds Analysis is a simple but effective problem solving strategy that allows you to identify an idea’s pros and cons to encourage confident choices. By analysing your idea, you will build a strong case around it before you present it to others. In the example below, we will imagine that we manage a company’s I.T. department and we want to put forward the idea of team members working from home a few days a week. For the most effective analysis, we recommend weighing up the ‘Greens and Reds’ of your idea...

Organise your thoughts and your workspace: Capture digital notes with the Brainstorm View April 6th, 2017 by iMindMap Information overload is a real problem today, increasing stress levels and draining productivity in the modern workforce. From taking meeting notes to researching for your next big project, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with copious amounts of information. How do you begin to make sense of it all? How will you remember the details? iMindMap’s unique Brainstorm View will help you to make sense of the chaos and pinpoint your focus. Gather and organise your notes, research and ideas digitally, keeping your workspace and thoughts clear so that you can concentrate on the things that matter. With an infinite, adaptable canvas, and a range of tools to prompt organisation, it provides a flexible space to bring order to information quickly. Read on to learn more about the Brainstorm View… Visually represent your thoughts Our brains love images. In fact...