Brain Hemispheres Theory
The human brain consists of two halves. Brain hemispheres theory, developed in the 1970s and widely accepted as a generalized model today, assigns certain functions to these parts:
- The left half controls logic, numbers, linear thinking, analysis and language;
- The right half is responsible for phantasy, spatial perception and recognition of color, rhythm, shape and pattern.
Mapping With Paper And Pen
In order to appeal to both halves of the brain at the same time and thus benefit from synergy effects, the mapping technique was developed (also in the 1970s). It is about capturing concepts and ideas as diagrams. Mapping can be used for various purposes:
- Essays and lectures can be prepared using a map. It replaces the cue sheet.
- Meeting notes can be taken in a map. Participants are forced to express their statements concisely — as a keyword, basic building block of all maps.
- Personal notes from lectures, magazine articles, books and phone calls can be captured in a map. The method is useful for quick written notes.
- Creative thoughts, such as in a brainstorming session, can rapidly be captured.
- Learning matter can be structured in a map, making it easy to get an overview of learning progress and systematic interrelations.
Mapping With A Computer
Computer aided mapping even goes one step further, putting the power of modern PCs into mapping use. Compared to paper-and-pen mapping, these advantages arise:
- Computer maps are always legible.
- Computer maps can be created faster than paper-and-pen maps.
- Computer maps can be revised without large effort and without the need to re-enter anything.
- Computer maps can be complemented with background information for each object.
- Computer maps can be encrypted.
- Computer maps can be converted into traditional outlines automatically.
Learn More
For more detailed information about mapping, please refer to the book recommendations on our web site.