How Mindmapping Is An EXTREMELY Effective and Efficient Study Technique (Bloom’s Taxonomy - Part 2)

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[@tullochgorum6323]

When I teach mindmapping I regularly encounter people who say "but I'm a auditory learner (or a read/write learner) - I can't learn from a visual map". So I have a little challenge for them. Next time they sit down to watch a film, turn off the vision and see how much they enjoy listening to the soundtrack alone, or reading the transcript alone. We are ALL multi-channel learners. Don't limit yourself by preconceptions based on a gross misinterpretation of the science. Keep and open mind and give the technique a fair trial.

[@maxli9629]

Summay: - Mind maps are a great way to build relationships between different pieces of information because they allow you to visually connect ideas and concepts in a flexible and intuitive manner. - Don't rely software on writing mind maps as it may inhibit your ability to engage in higher-order thinking. - Use images and symbols to help you remember and connect the information. This can also make your mind map more visually appealing and engaging. - Avoid using too many branches or too much information on each branch. Keep your mind map simple and easy to understand. - By using chunking in your mind maps, you can make complex information more manageable and easier to understand and remember.

[@enochwong654]

that's five, chunk that into 3! 😂

[@Artisticfish1]

Thanks

[@Artisticfish1]

​@@enochwong654bros funny 🤣

[@redhidinghood9337]

4:45 video actually starts

[@dedopest3305]

no, actually the video starts at 00:00

[@josephautrey954]

Great extension of Bloom's Taxonomy. Really landed categorizing in terms of importance and prioritizing. Main take away was simpler grouping for expansion.

[@freedomextremist7215]

A good way to avoid having huge lists: You can be radical and only allow 4 arrows to leave any point. It forces you to prioritize and group things better. You can start 100% radical with no exceptions until you improve. I find a subject like history the best to practice, since you can focus on the relationships and do a "linear" backbone that works like a timeline/cause-effect of events. You can branch up or down to elaborate and train your chunking.

[@aminezarouali]

could you show in a future video how the perfect mindmap is made by making one yourself

[@semp224]

Yep good point

[@HenIchaer]

Yeah, he talks so much but there are no practical tips in almost any of his videos. I hate that, such a waste of time.

[@somebody5345]

@@HenIchaer You shouldn't be upset about information he's giving for free. This is his business and how he makes his living. If you want the specifics of his technique, buy his program 🤷‍♀️

[@rolon9]

@@somebody5345 true, he wouldn't share the service he's been working hard for free, you have to pay for the value.

[@HenIchaer]

@@somebody5345 No, he's not giving it for free, he's getting revenue from the videos, and since they're misleading, I point it out because I'm the customer. If he wants everyone to buy his programme, then just tell the people straightaway instead of wasting their time on clickbaits. And yes, it should be criticised, just like any other video that doesn't deliver what it promises. That's how you differentiate between good and bad videos.

[@thatskums]

Thank you so much, why does this video not have a million views. Students need to know the magic of mind mapping. I have been using mind mapping incorrectly but it still helps me a lot. I can't wait to apply all these techniques to make my mind maps better.

[@gandhiva1953]

I have used mind maps. It is very effective when you actually use it to retrieve information from your mind after a study session. But if you try to map the information as you are reading it, its a problem. One if the writing is confused the map will be confused. Mind maps are more effective if you try to retrieve the information as it is perceived by the brain. It should not be used any other way. If done properly you can recall information even after 20 years. Otherwise zilch.

[@eli8069]

I sort of agree with this but again the mind mapping before and during the study session is a skeletal one. It is meant to be added to or reorganized. Its priming the mind to learn the concepts in meaningful relationships. Rather than facts first and concept relationships later. It's a reversal of the way you do it.

[@expeditioner9322]

So only retrieval strengthens retrieval?

[@tullochgorum6323]

My experience is 100% the opposite - mapping as you go forces you to read much more actively, to prioritise and categorise the information and look for connections. If the writing is poor, it is your job as the learner to take responsibility and find the structure hidden in the information. Or to find a better source that doesn't require you to work so hard to make sense of it. Don't surrender your power to the author - there's nothing that says you have to use their structure. Get an overview of the info they are offering, and re-organise it to meet your needs.

[@briannicholson9041]

@@tullochgorum6323 How can you map as you go if information you learn later on indicates previous key ideas logged on your map really weren't that important, or that you misunderstood relationships, can further categorize them, etc.? I'm trying to apply the MM Technique to a book about history, and have categories like location, time, people, and belief systems, but sense I'm missing something.

[@tullochgorum6323]

@@briannicholson9041 It's important to see your map as a rough draft. If you use keywords rather than extended text, it only takes a couple of minutes to do another draft and restructure it if you discover a better approach as you read. With difficult texts it might take a number of attempts to get things right. My drafts are very rough and ready - I prioritise speed rather than presentation. Then I'll do a fair copy if I need the map for future revision or reference. Each draft is a valuable active learning experience - FAR more effective than passively writing a lengthy precis following the author's structure like most students do. And of course you shouldn't neglect the pre-reading. You can orient yourself by reading shorter articles, encyclopaedia entries, condensed introductory texts, skimming the main text and so on. This can help you understand the structure of the subject matter if the author isn't being very helpful.

[@jorgerivas1424]

I"m more of a newbie to mind maps but I love doing them free hand. I've found that I have to read or scan the material before I even start. On reading for pleasure, I do them on the material that I feel is most valuable to me so I can ensure better comprehension. This video has given me excellent insight and ideas. Thank you for sharing, Justin.

[@littlegirl3263]

THIS video is exactly what I’ve been looking for from you. Thank you!

[@MamaWho]

Bro I love the information you’re giving out, but, and I say this with respect, I feel like you just talk but never show us examples or give us specific strategies to implement what you’re telling us. Even this vid, I feel like showing us what’s wrong then showing us what’s right would’ve made the most sense

[@hkia7893]

I think this is more like an introductory or a teaser where he goes more detail in his course

[@WinteryRay]

Agreed

[@simsimmoha7358]

I wished he gives medical courses using mind maps😢

[@biometalguy1]

Alright, now it got a little bit more clear. Thank you for all your effort, the information and the experience you share to us ♥

[@michaelk.2463]

This is pure gold. You are transforming my study experience. Thank you

[@maxvanbalgooy]

On chunking, I’m noticing in your examples that those that are less successful have five or more branches for each node. While it suggests a lack of prioritization or significance, it also aligns with the idea of cognitive overload. We have a limited amount of information we can hold at one time, typically 3 plus/minus 2 (see “The Magical Number Seven” in the literature). So aim to chuck (or as you later say, “group”) with no more than 1-5 branches coming off from a node. That exercise will force you to prioritize and establish significance.

[@terrypeters8682]

Really nice job on communicating the learning and understanding of visual thinking.

[@grimmsnow7441]

I came from a different video, and I'm glad I found this! Thank you for your guidance.

[@chimdindunwawelu1588]

Thank you!

[@LVilbeme]

Mindmap grouping and chucking into few categories. Make relationships really clear. The flow clear. Show priorities or most important pieces of info. Visual cues and pictures.

[@fairuzastevenson9896]

Thank you

[@ubwrites5751]

You are brilliant! Fantastic and useful content!

[@ayushiparsheera]

Tesla- think broad before thinking deep. Thankyou boss..really a life saver

[@bhydrated9829]

Top Notch Symposium.... Top Notch!!! Thank YOU

[@3assemnasr456]

Thank your for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏻

[@rajorshibhattacharya1542]

Another Great video including incredible knowledge resources... Thanks a lot... Hope you make it more clear in future videos...

[@bayanassali2339]

Anyone notice the keyboard? The design is very creative. Good for resting arms and ensuring faster typing.

[@dhyeyy]

--> 6:00 think and write actively not passively --> 7:23 not grouping is a problem so ask why/when and combine find relationship b/w stuff --> having images is good --> 11:35 , 12:25 --> 14:30

[@tamgaming9861]

But what is the solution if you have to memorize many points which are important for a point like on 14:30 on top.... ?

[@daitodaito2251]

thanks more and again very very helpful content thanks youuuuuuuuu doc

[@bereketbiz]

I just stumbled upon your channel and already subscribed. thanks. I just have one question for you. some of us are not very good at coming up with good relationships when we study. what advice can you give for such kind of people?

[@denisciotoiu3551]

Thank you sooo much I only believe in you

[@eddysparks9093]

It seems like if you had a reservatory or folder that you could perform a mind dump to on a spontaneous basis. you would have a list of organic thoughts at that point you could assign shapes or symbols or pictures to. Then instead of a logic style mindmap with corresponding shapes that follow traditional protocol, You could add meaning to the shapes and could then drag your thoughts and ideas onto the map to rearrange them and create an order that would be intuitive and logical and would capture the essence of the intrinsic self. Your thoughts?

[@McCheery]

Great video 😀

[@gabriellac.5818]

Hello Sir! I am so glad you teach the right approach to learning better. What music do you use, especially in this video?

[@user-rd3yu1qw5k]

Sir you are great🎉❤

[@Fanaro]

1:45 Comparative tables are largely used by linguists to compare and order knowledge.

[@Muhammad-bv4uu]

Dr. Justin you showed faults and failures. But may i suggest showing succesful mindmaps by your students or yourself?

[@madalinaciciu4596]

Fun fact: the mindmap with the unknown word ,,Teamarbeit'' means ''teamwork''. It is a german word so shout out from Germany, your videos are helping a lot for my A-levels preperation 😄😃

[@alexwoods4650]

It is a great video, I just would've preferred if you added by your definition what a close-to-perfect mindmap would look like

[@aminezarouali]

very good video thank you for this

[@janechapman7801]

Do you traw links when they occure between branches a treatment impact on a condition or CO2 from global warming to food wastes on e if the places it us produced unless the starting point was ways warming chemicals are produced?

[@binhle8731]

Thank you for this video. It's helpful. There is only one thing that I don't line Mind Map is when it runs out space.

[@Icelander00]

Thanks

[@carlodichiacchio4043]

Thank you so much for this useful video. If I understand correctly, how you process the information before you build up the map is very important. The examples you showed us make me think that, in some cases, the authors put the verbal structure of their readings simply in another forms. So, what is your opinion about integrating mmappimg with tecniques such as Question-Evidence-Conclusion, or SQ3R method as starting point? Thank you.

[@Wingedmagician]

I love my mind mapping apps but I do take in to consideration that I have to be careful with those pitfalls

[@Stormbrise]

Right now I am trying to not be perfect in my note taking for my thesis. Meaning summarizing after every paragraph in an article. I need to be better at reading with the intent to develop the relationship on how this article fits into my thesis. Once, I get an overall sense of relationships in an article then it would be better to try to make a mind map then.

[@ReflectionOcean]

By YouSum Live 00:00:38 Emphasizing effective learning through mind maps. 00:02:54 Importance of clear relationships in mind mapping. 00:04:00 Mind maps enhance critical thinking and retention. 00:05:52 Utilizing hand-drawn mind maps for active learning. 00:08:41 Prioritizing categorization and chunking of information. 00:10:00 Visual elements aid memory and understanding in mind maps. 00:11:02 Clear relationships crucial for effective mind mapping. 00:15:20 Mind maps promote higher-order thinking and learning efficiency. By YouSum Live

[@rubykr]

What are your thoughts on mind-mapping for language learning? So much of the process is passive, learning through comprehensible input, so I wonder how or if at all mind mapping could benefit that progress. At the beginning of my language-learning journey I used memorisation apps like Anki as was the recommendation in a lot of communities, and I definitely found that language I wouldn't see in native material just wouldn't be retained even if I was seeing it in the repetition program and I think it was mostly because there was no true context for the information. I recently started using Obsidian Notes (which I heard is related to Bloom's taxonomy) but I can rarely think about how things should be related, so a lot of concepts just end up as orphans and it feels a bit pointless. I don't know if it's a language thing or if I'm just not used to this kind of data-keeping but I thought I'd ask your thoughts anyway... Interesting videos.

[@tullochgorum6323]

I find mind-mapping vital for understanding grammar patterns. The way they are presented in most textbooks is woeful - great slabs of text that are impossible to process and memorise. A crisp map makes it FAR easier to remember the main concepts, and forces you to figure out how everything works together. For example verb tenses can be clearly represented on a timeline, with just a little imagination. For vocabulary, I'll take key areas like conjunctions and map the high-frequency words by function. Adding locus and colour makes them easier to remember. I then use the map as a prompt when I'm speaking or writing - it enables you to access all your words in a moment instead of having them buried in a huge flashcard deck. I might also do the same for narrow specialised topics - especially visual ones like mountaineering where I may have to remember vocab in stressful situations. But you can't do this for thousands upon thousands of words - just for strategically important tops. For general vocabulary the absolute key, for me at least - is to USE it regularly in conversations and self-talk and writing. It's far better to REALLY master a small repertoire of words and collocations till they are automated, than to learn thousands of words that take you seconds to recall. You only have milliseconds in a real conversation. Most people try to cover too much ground without truly mastering what they already know. Obviously I'm talking about active vocab here. Your passive vocab will grow on it's own as you interact with native materials. By the way, flashcards do have a role - but only a minor one. Anything more than 2-3 new words per day quickly becomes unmanageable and you end up grinding through decks for hours every day. So you have to be SUPER selective. Just a few key low-frequency words that you are having trouble remembering. And if you repeatedly forget them, have a deep think about how to remember them with a mnemonic or by looking up the history of the word - or maybe just drop the word and learn a synonym instead?

[@IdongesitGodwinUmoh]

So from what I’m understanding, the main purpose of the mindmap is to categorize, prioritize, find, emphasize relationships, and represent information nonverbally?

[@ElenaDelgado_EarlyShow_EHS2024]

Thank you. I have hated mind maps because I thought you needed to pay or use a certain application. Nop, Instarted using my iPad and iPad Pencil, kind of like it.

[@moarnalidsch895]

Yo what's this keyboard called? Does anyone know? It looks like a perfect fit for my setup ergonomic-wise

[@K61OQUYNHNGUYEN]

Can we use mindmap in studying a new language?

[@lauralichtenberger9013]

10:19 teamarbeit is the german word for teamwork

[@callmedeno]

One thing I don't get about Justin's approach to mind maps is, say I have a relationship between price and price controls, and I want to say that price controls relate to prices by distorting them, it would seem natural to label the arrow, but rarely see Justin doing that. In general do people label the arrows? Otherwise you just have an arrow from price controls to prices that may be directed but doesn't say anything about the content of the relationship

[@user-sn7yq8ch4j]

I want to see what an effective mindmap looks like

[@danielthompson3082]

Do you write the mindmap AFTER you learn the information? or as you are learning it?

[@davidthebanana8522]

WOW

[@nodistractions4106]

what is a good example of a mind map?

[@bcw9380]

10:11 is german xD. In the middle it says "Teamarbeit" which is "teamwork" in english. And in the bottom right it says "Spass" whcih is "fun".

[@xyzz935]

5:00 14:45

[@joansureda4912]

what if i have an exam where the tribunal that corrects the examns whants the information in the order the book has? In this case if i put my own order or flow that i have in my brain, and i put it like that on the mind map, i'd probably have a bad mark on the specific exam, right? In that case how u 'd suggest me to do it?

[@nicolaspaes]

You can use the mindmaps to understand the concepts and relations, but use Anki to memorize the order. Seems a very stupid tribunal, good luck

[@singingsanja167]

@@nicolaspaes I agree on the studidity of the tribunal... °_°

[@TehTrev0r]

Which tablet do you have for mindmaps?

[@PauloPM8000]

The one on the video I think it's an Wacom Intuos

[@thomaswilkerson2711]

you wrote your description as if you intended to post part one, but then you didn't link part one.

[@nitinpandey8400]

7:19 is important

[@Nerdiellla]

Another great video :), my only question is should the technique of mind mapping replace traditional notetaking? I totally agree with all the faults pointed out with using anki and of course, it is much more active than just making notes and highlighting, but should there be a base of notes, anki cards, and mindmaps or should this be exclusive?

[@icanstudystudent]

Thank you Nerdiella!! Mindmaps do replace traditional notetaking, but with all study techniques, they each have flaws and some are better than other things for particular purposes, and also, some are better than others. Mindmaps should be the main source of notes and any facts or statistics just purely have to be ROTE-learned can be put into anki

[@thatskums]

I find it quite difficult to make mind maps during lectures. The information is just not chunked in my own mind well enough to make them. I think understanding the topic and then making a mind map on it is much more effective. I use Cornell notes to record info during class and later make mind maps after self studying the topic. I think finding a combination of note-taking methods is really important cause one method can't do justice to all situations. Hope that helps!

[@Nerdiellla]

@@thatskums So true! Maybe I should try just taking light notes - say annotating lecture slides with any extra info + connecting some ideas on scrap paper for later.

[@iw3071]

@@icanstudystudent it is hard for me to find relationships when I study clinical subjects for example colon Concer or CD. The major elements are always the same- etiology, symptoms, treatment etc so my mindmaps have a lot of informations but not relationships.

[@cirrusm.2829]

@@iw3071 I'm a mind maps begginer but I was worried about the same thing when I was about to start. I actually found out pathophysiology results in symptomps, lab findings and treatment (kinda obvious) and it's good to make connections between these instead of just learning them separately as linear lists.

[@theintel5694]

Should you take notes before doing a mind map?

[@benjaminzanetti3069]

what tablet de you use?

[@PauloPM8000]

Looks like a Wacom Intuos

[@kaylableier9067]

can mind mapping work for formula-based subjects - like math or physics?

[@Don-kw6nu]

even better. physics and maths is just explaining relationships. equations express relationships

[@iLuvHardStyle]

There was a video on my home feed a few hours ago that said how mind maps are useless and now this.. cool! 🤣

[@Haqueip]

Welp, Mind maps is useless if you didn't do it on the right thing actually. I use mind maps the right way and its sooo great

[@zeg2651]

10:15 Teamarbeit. Shout-out to all fellow Germans 😂

[@mikijane4714]

7:20 13:05 14:15 14:45

[@milllanooo]

Thanks for great infos, btw the background music makes distraction

[@disha2932]

I found it distracting after reading your comment -_-

[@darylcheung2027]

11:50

[@Satyaprakash__1929]

Mindmapss bad experience : bcz u hadn't done it correctly... ~100% have the result uf they do it correctly Digital mindmaps(loss) Vs free hand(wins) Messy mindaps means relationships hasn't been prioritised enough Chunking is a process of grouping the info together...common way is asking why it is important Use diagrams and pic 11:14 - 11:26 Do categories info a lot...a lot and lot of sub categorisations... See the similarity/difference/categories/ relationship between the topics/subtopics 14:20 in a hirarchy the relationship between the the our grup and other grups isn't established Examles of faults and corrects in video is must to see.

[@Intelligenceisawesome]

Thanks! I had come up with similar conclusions. This confirmed I was correct.

[@matheusbarros9719]

nice! I realised that I was doing everything wrong lol

[@user-ux9hd2tc4n]

10:12 Teamarbeit, nicht bevorzugt LOL

[@1980rlquinn]

I wonder if people who are struggling with mind maps have aphantasia.

[@wiwiholic]

I can't do mindmaps

[@disha2932]

If any one you are from the software world, graph theory comes to mind

[@allanpaiz3348]

What I learned from this… don’t even try it. You’ll never get it right according to this dude anyways. There is actually no good formula.

[@ostensibly531]

6 minutes in and still no information on wtf a mind map looks like, how to utilize it or how to construct it.

[@luisv8887]

Wow you're doing great things by teaching students... How old are you though? Because you look very young but because of your years of experience you must not be as young as i think lol...

[@katrinastobie3324]

Maybe people just want to learn from a whole different perspective rather than using the one strategy.

[@zawarudu9206]

everything in the world can be included in hierarchy except God

[@jacquesduplessis8944]

How "mindmapping is extremely effective", then in another video you post "Are Mind Maps a WASTE OF YOUR TIME?" Seriously, how do we trust what you are saying?

[@roxannesteiger7436]

Wow. You clearly watched both videos instead of just reading the titles. The 2nd title asked a question. Are they a waste? It didn't say they are a waste. The 2 videos have the same conclusion and ideas presented from a different starting point.

[@VENUEATHENS]

Too much Yapping and opinions zero actual advice

[@anonymousop6406]

I was skeptical to watch because that's all he does everytime.. Thanks for saving my time..

[@medicineandwellness]

He should’ve titled this video how not to mind map. Waste of time.

[@fairuzastevenson9896]

Thank you

[@nicholaspitti8171]

14:30

[@theorinaldi4148]

Thank you

[@icanstudystudent]

You're welcome!