Although I mentioned this link in my previous post I think this article, as short as it is, deserves some special attention. For one it mentions why Mind Mapping is such a great technique for those with ADD. I also think the first line nails down in one sentence why I love Mind Mapping and MindJet MindManager so much! Michael Sander puts it beautifully when he says, “This remarkable technique is a great way to generate ideas, organize your notes, and take charge of papers and tests.” In fact I hope the title of this post didn’t scare away all those student without ADD, as the same concepts mentioned in the article can be applied to every student! The article even goes through a very nice beginning tutorial on how to take notes using a program like MindJet MindManager .

Sander mentions a scenario that is reminiscent to many of my own experiences with notes and note taking. As a student with ADD I always had notes that were all over the place. I almost always had to reorganize and sort through them to decode this hidden concepts and facts. I also had to draw out the notes by converting the written words into flow charts, and Mind Maps ( I called them mind webs at the time) so I could see the concepts displayed visually. I think Mind Mapping is a great technique for all students but especially those with ADD since it allows us to organize information in a way that works very similar to the way our brain files and stores material.

If you’re new to the concept of Mind Mapping check out this info from Answers.com. It is a great overview of what Mind Mapping is and why it is such a great technique.

MindJet MindManager is also not the only mapping program out there. Although it is my personal favorite you may also want to check out Inspiration or the FREE tool, FreeMind! Whichever tool you use I hope you at least take a look at Mind Mapping as just about everyone can benefit from its use in some way!

Mind Mapping
via additudemag.com