🧠 What is a Mind Map?

A mind map is a visual diagram used to organise ideas around a central topic or theme.
It helps to break down information into smaller parts and shows how ideas are connected.

🧩 Components of a Mind Map

• Central Idea/Theme – The main topic in the centre of the map

• Nodes – Main points that connect to the central idea

• Sub-nodes – Extra detail that connects to the main nodes

• Branches – Lines that show the connections between ideas
  
  

🧾 Types of Mind Maps (Examples)

🗂️ Library Mind Map

Shows ideas grouped into categories and subcategories (like shelves in a library).
Use: Planning the sections of a website or app.

📅 Tunnel Timeline

Shows a sequence of events in a straight path or timeline.
Use: Planning steps of a project or process.

🎤 Presentation Mind Map

Helps structure slides or sections for a talk.
Use: Designing the flow of a presentation or document.

✅ Advantages of Using Mind Maps

• Easy to see all ideas at once

• Good for brainstorming and planning

• Encourages creative thinking

• Useful for organising thoughts clearly
  
  

⚠️ Disadvantages of Using Mind Maps

• Can get messy with too much information

• Hard to follow if not laid out clearly

• Not good for step-by-step tasks
  
  

💻 Software to Create Mind Maps

You can create digital mind maps using:

• MindMeister – Collaborative online mind mapping tool

• XMind – Feature-rich software with many templates

• Canva – Includes design templates for colourful mind maps

• Lucidchart – Professional tool for diagrams and mind maps

• Microsoft PowerPoint – Use SmartArt for simple mind maps