Lesson04: Associated Mind Map

Exercise:

Actually I didn't quite understand what I'm supposed to do for this homework. What I do know I need to choose three words from the mind map and explain how to relate them with the Mortar and Pestle. So, I chose Married, Music and Game as my keywords.



1st Keyword: Married
Explanation: Mortar can be symbolized as the groom because it is bigger and stronger and pestle as the bride.

2nd Keyword: Music
Explanation: Music can be produced by using Pestle to hit the Mortar.

3rd Keyword: Game
Explanation: A game can be made by using Mortar and Pestle. First, put the Mortar at the ground. Then from a distance, throw the Pestle and try to get as nearer as you can to the Mortar. Whoever can get the nearest distance with the Mortar win the game.

Lecture Summary:

In week 04, I have learned about "Method of Creative Thinking" which are about two mind mapping techniques (Logical and Associated Mind Map) and stereotype. If last two weeks lecture was focusing on Logical Mind Map, in this week 06, the lecture is focusing on Associated Mind Map which is presented by Mr Radzi Bedu.

Associated Mind Map's technique is different than Logical Mind Map. In Logical Mind Map, every words and images are link to the main central subject but in Associated Mind Map, every words and images is away from the main central subject. In other words, Associated Mind Map using the main central subject to generate new random words and show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

In conclusion, Associated Mind Map is suitable to generate ideas which is different than Logical Mind Map that used for gathering information.


Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, "Method of creative Thinking" is a really interesting topic to be learned. Before having this lecture, I totally no idea about Associated Mind Map and only knew about Logical Mind Map. I think, to be a creative person, we need to learn both of these techniques to improve our skills in generating ideas and gathering informations.