Some more insight into our wonderful brain

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Apr 15, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Veterans’ brain damage reveals the most detailed map of intelligence ever
http://io9.com/5900838/veterans-brain-damage-reveals-the-most-detailed-map-of-intelligence-ever

The brain is arguably the most complex structure in the known universe, which makes linking specific regions to particular mental functions almost impossible. Now, 182 Vietnam vets have helped us get a huge step closer to unlocking the brain’s secrets.

As University of Illinois neuroscience professor Aron Barbey explains in the video up top, a big problem with understanding the mind is that it’s extremely difficult to isolate the workings of one specific region of the brain from that of the whole. As such, we can often guess that certain structures are associated with particular intellectual functions, but proving a clear, definitive link is much more daunting.

I’ve always been fascinated with the workings of the brain. This first started when Tony Buzan, the inventor of Mind Maps, introduced me to left-brain, right-brain theory in his books.

There are many who oppose the left-brain, right-brain theory, including scientists. This study is interesting, as it states that the theory is (at least partially) true. As stated in this article, the brain is arguably the most complex structure in the universe.

We may never fully understand it’s working, but I suggest you watch the video in the article. It’s fascinating stuff!

Improving Your Brain Power

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Apr 9, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Improving Your Brain Power

The success of Our Learning Management Program has taught us a few things. Many people don’t want a complete program, they simply want a few techniques and tips to help them improve. Improving Your Brain Power is a direct response to this need.

We have taken the core principles of Improving your Brain Power and packaged it into an affordable, easy to use bundle.

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We have put together this affordable Interactive Mind Map Tutor and Ebook Bundle to help you Improve Your Brain Power.

Our Learning Management Program has taught us a lot about what successful people want and how they want to learn. This product focuses on getting the most out of your brain, which is arguably your most valuable asset.

There are tips, techniques, principles, fun-to-do exercises, and much more in this package. But we feel that the concept of the Mind Map Tutor and Interactive Learning comes together nicely in this package.

You could explore the Ebook Visually using the Mind Maps as a guide, or simply read the Ebook cover to cover and then explore the Mind Maps. The choice is yours. By using both the Mind Maps and the Ebook, you will already be employing some of the principles of improving your Brain Power.

No matter which method you choose, this product will help you improve your Brain Power and help you to be more successful in this fast paced world of the Internet, Mobile Phones, Social Media, Tablets and various other distractions.

But it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a ‘quick fix’, then don’t bother. If you are looking for complex theories and algorithms – also don’t bother.

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Use Mind Maps to learn English Grammar

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Mar 12, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Mind Mapping: A Wonderful Tool for Managing Vocabulary, Organizing Your Writing, and Working With Your Tutor | Foreign Language Mastery
http://l2mastery.com/featured-articles/mind-mapping-a-wonderful-tool-for-managing-vocabulary-organizing-your-writing-and-working-with-your-tutor

Mind maps are extremely useful for 3 main purposes in language learning:

Learning vocabulary.
Building a clear context before, during and after study sessions.
Organizing one’s thoughts before writing.

This article reminds me of why I created an English Grammar Mind Tutor. Many people have used Mind Maps to help them learning a language, but most of them stuck to the applications stated in this article.

I decided to create a handy reference guide for English Grammar. It was challenging, but I think it was worth it, as it has helped many English Language students – and not only foreign language ones!

I’ve broken up the grammar into what I believe are logical chunks to make the learning of it much easier. There are also examples throughout, but you can add your own, or even expand on the definitions, as the Mind Maps are fully interactive.

Idea Connection and Mind Maps

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Mar 11, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Idea Connection – A Most Under-rated Way To Improve Photographic Creativity
http://photofocus.com/2012/03/11/idea-connection-a-most-under-rated-way-to-improve-photographic-creativity/

This is a very hard topic to explain, and I don’t know if this makes any sense to anyone but me, but I wanted to share it just in case. Creativity can be nothing more than a series of connections and the application of those connections to a photograph.

Mind Maps allow you to connect ideas very easily. By starting with a strong central image, the connections to the image are very strong. But it also affords you maximum creativity, as Mind Maps are naturally a visual tool.

This article on learned creative behaviour in photography drew my attention, as I realized that Mind Maps automatically do idea connection via connected branches and sub-branches.

I think that it could also improve photographic creativity by planning your shoots with Mind Maps.

You could also use the idea connection properties of Mind Maps in any creative venture.

You therefore don’t have to be of the ‘naturally creative types’ to produce great creative work.

Do you learn with Mind Maps?

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Mar 6, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Mind Maps in Education

The story of Tony Buzan, as told in the Mind Map History article, going into the library asking for a manual on using the brain, is legendary. He was directed to the medical section!

We have come a long way since then. A lot of the Mind Map’s progress can be related to the success of Mind Maps in Education. Even though Mind Maps in Education have so much proven success, it is still only applied half-heartedly in mainstream education worldwide. Old habits die hard!

I am always amazed how few people use Mind Maps to learn. Even though I believe that it’s the best memory tool around, and that having a Visual Overview of any subject is the best way to memorize the main principles, this sentiment is not shared by many educators. In fact, they won’t even try it.

I say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Give it a go. I recommend that you use it for summaries first. Only once you have memorized the summary, should you move onto the details.

I find that learners who apply this with an open mind are almost always pleasantly surprised by the results. You may also be…

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