How to Study with Mind Maps: The Concise Learning Method for Students and Lifelong Learners (Expanded Edition) [Kindle Edition]

Toni Krasnic (Author)

Book Description

The #1 student recommended book on learning with mind maps

HTSWMM is a book for students and professionals on how to mind map and how to use mind maps to improve thinking and learning in school, work, and life. The book is written by a mind mapper, who's also a decade-long college professor.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

FIRST PART of the book discusses the foundation of mind maps as a learning tool, describes the benefits and uses of mind maps, and shows you how to draw mind maps, step-by-step, with a mind map diagram at each step. Even if you've never drawn a mind map before, you'll learn the basics and more in this one chapter that takes you through all the essentials of a mind mapping process. It also gives an overview of mind mapping uses, programs and their features, and is accompanied by extensive resources on book's website.

SECOND PART of the book shows you, step-by-step, how to use mind maps to improve your thinking and learning via CLM. With CLM, meaningful learning is achieved through a five-phase process that involves meaningfully organizing and connecting key concepts in a mind map, critically thinking, and asking key questions. This chapter is also accompanied by a full case study.

THIRD PART of the book explains how to use mind maps and CLM for lifelong learning. Included in the chapter are also tips on developing your Personal Learning Network and designing your personal learning plan. Although it's written with professionals in mind, students will also find value in the chapter, especially those students about to graduate. 

Start mapping now and have fun learning!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Michael J. Gelb, author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
"shows you in a step-by-step manner how to become a more engaged, efficient, and effective learner"

Douglas Fisher, author of Better Learning Through Structured Teaching
"enables you to break free from depending on others to becoming a competent and independent learner"

Roy Grubb, principal editor of WikIT, the mind mapping wiki
"gives a method for critical thinking, shows how to spot gaps in understanding and fill them, and it does this in a highly motivating and visual style"

Wallace Tait, editor at VisualMapper and Hypershifters
"breakthrough strategies that should be standard inclusions within academic curriculums worldwide"

Michael Deutch, chief evangelist for Mindjet
"invigorates the learning process which will yield life-long benefits"

Dominic O'Brien, eight-time world memory champion
"gets right to the heart of learning how to learn and engaging your whole brain"

Chance Brown, author of Mindmap blog
"ground-breaking book that will transform the way students look at learning"

Jerome Bruner, author of Culture of Education
"teaches the students to transform information into meaningful knowledge"

Bena Kallick, co-author of Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind
"helps students become more analytical and critical thinkers, enabling them to learn independently and meaningfully"

Judy Willis, author of How Your Child Learns Best
"offers strategies to achieve critical learning and skill sets"

Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"What got you to college won't get you through college. Learn the skills that you'll need."

From the Author

I want to help you succeed with mind maps. Always feel free to get in touch with questions or comments.

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Product Details

• File Size: 7389 KB
• Print Length: 202 pages
• Publisher: Concise Books Publishing (March 11, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004PVSNWC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,100 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #11 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Education & Reference > Schools & Teaching > Study Skills
  • #23 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Professional & Technical > Education > Professional Development
  • #67 in Books > Education & Reference > Studying & Workbooks > Study Skills

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boook for Everyone - Not Just for Students April 28, 2011

By Bill Cashell VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

One of the problems with America's educational system is that most students are given information but never really taught how to learn effectively. As a college teacher, Toni Krasnic (with help from his students) is helping people learn this skill.

He is big on visual maps (sometimes known as mind maps), which has been shown to be effective at engaging both sides of the brain. As a visual learner, I appreciate this approach.

His Concise Learn Method consists of 5 phases - preview, participate, process, practice and produce. This is aimed at breaking the learning down into easily manageable steps. There are 4 steps to each phase - identify the key concepts, connect them with a visual map, think critically and ask key questions. It really makes learning a process of understanding rather than memorizing and regurgitating.

While the book seems clearly targeted at his audience of college students, this should be given to all high school freshmen to prepare them for learning. The book is laid out much like the CLM process. It is visually stimulating, with fun cartoons, diagrams and visual maps, all of which have a purpose.

There are a lot of books on learning available, but most of them are like text books. This book is actually fun to read. I would recommend this book to everyone because we are all life long learners.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for the transitioning student April 28, 2011

By F. L. Justice

Format:Kindle Edition

I first ran across visual mapping under another heading way back in the 70's. I thought it was a useful tool and have used it ever since in taking notes and brain storming sessions. In preparing my daughter for her transition from high school to college, we explored a number of "how to learn" books and courses. Most used a system similar to the one outlined in the Concise Learning Method of previewing, participating, processing, practicing and producing information (with different labels for each phase.) What's unique about CLM is how it integrates known tools and learning strategies in a comprehensive book, filled with great examples, a case study and where to go for additional information. Students unfamiliar with "learning strategies" (almost never taught in HS) will find a clear road map. Students who have developed some strategies (underlining, taking notes, trying to memorize vast amounts of information) will find this book a wonderful resource in helping to refine their strategies and make them more efficient. The big hurdle is making the commitment to learning new skills. It's the rare person who can read a book and make a change in their life without some personal contact and feedback. Teachers, this is a great tool. Students, get a buddy to learn with you.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive! February 28, 2011

By Psych Logan

Format:Kindle Edition

As a psychologist, college instructor, and life-long student I have learned skills from Concise Learning that I can use and that I can use to help others. I started college when I was thirty and took a study skills course to prepare me for re-entry into student life. I wish they would have used a text such as Concise Learning to help me learn how to study. This book would be an excellent text for such a study course. I will certainly add it to my list of suggested reading for my clients, family, and friends.

More About the Author

Toni helps students, teachers, school administrators, and business professionals put mind maps and CLM into practice.

Toni Krasnic (@ConciseLearning) is a student success coach, teacher, and mind mapper. He has a decade of college-level teaching experience at both two-year and four-year institutions, including four years at The George Washington University. What began as a young professor's desire to help his students transform the quality of their learning and skills has grown into his lifelong mission to inspire and help all students learn how to learn and be successful. He's been featured by the Northern Virginia Magazine as Northern Virginia's favorite local author in 2011.

Contact Toni at [e-mail] or visit his website at www.ConciseLearning.com.