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SELECTION & CHALLENGES

Here, I am using „Visualisation‟ tools from 1st module.Visualisation is the most efficient  methods of design thinking and innovation process. It helps to organize all these in a  formation and in a visually brain-friendly method.  When we are thinking of an idea, suppose,  we taste a specific food or visit a place, on that time our mind starts to link this action with  our old memories and previous experience using a relevant model. Our brain starts to think  with one centre action, colour, taste or image and builds branches of thoughts that are used as  a base for other multiplied ideas. Our thinking process is very similar to tree branches.   Basically, this concept is used as the basis for all Visualisation systems and approaches also.

There are different challenges I face in time of Visualisation process. The first challenge is  memorizing. Many people struggle with memorizing capability. We all have different  techniques which suit us best. Like some people use visuals, some prefer auditory input.  Kinaesthetic method is also popular among young learners.

It says that approximately 65% of the population is visual learners. Just think that how much

visualization can help us to memorize and acquire new concepts by building on our previous

knowledge.

We are especially blessed with this digital age where we are getting different visual input that

makes it easier for us to recall the information even after longer periods of time.

The second challenge is Brain storming process. It is defined that a group discussion to solve

a problem or to get new ideas.

Sometimes Brainstorming may look a chaotic situation at times, but this „creative chaos‟ is

the place where new ideas are born, generated and developed. There are lot of research in the

field of brainstorming implications which suggest that the format which we use to write down

all different suggested ideas can influence the quality of the session.

Visualization and brainstorming both is the perfect match for several reasons:

  Visualization processes are dynamic and can follow up the fast-changing tempo of a  brainstorming session.

  All potential interrelationships between certain ideas can be seen in various ways.

  Visual ideas can hold the brain storming session under control. Brainstorming is an open- ended process and can easily go off-topic if the limits of discussion are not clear-cut.

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Application of Visualization

Step1

I have applied visualization process in time of writing a paper. I tried to find a different topic  which is not written by any researchers. In time of visualization I have written “My Topic” in  the centre of the map, and then I started to write my ideas around the centre. There may be  the topics which are suggested by my teacher, or discussed in class or anything which is  relevant to me. Then I noted down my own areas of interest and saw where they intercept  with the former. Once I have a few good ideas for the subject of my paper, I started weighing  them against each other, also noting down pros and cons. And eliminate topics until I was left  with only one. This would be the topic of my paper.

Step2

Next step is the Research Process:

When we are working through primary and secondary both sources, it is quite easy to get  confused about the numerous views and counter arguments mentioned by the different  authors. It is very tough to figure out how to make the different pieces of information fit  together and makes a relevant text.

I need to collect and structure all this information in one central place, so I can easily review  the materials while I write.

Step 3

Collecting Research:

We have to Create a new map(by which we can expand our visualization capability) for  each source (book, article, and essay), which I read and take notes in this process while I  work through the text. Alternatively, I used one single map where I listed all my sources and  create branches for every page/paragraph/quote which I want to use in my paper.

Step4

Outlining the paper in a Visualization

Before I started with the actual writing, it‟s very important that I have to create an outline of  my paper first. This would help me create a coherent structure of my arguments,  counterarguments, examples, quotes, and the sources which I want to reference in each  argument.

Then it is very easy to review quickly this outline whenever I get sidetracked in my writing  process. A visual mind map is a great format for such an outline because it provides us  a visual overview of our thesis statement and the entire text structure.

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Insights and approaches of Mind Mapping

Visualizationis a goal oriented process. It helps to generate new ideas, improves productivity,  problem solving skills. It is very helpful in brainstorming problems and building on ideas to  determine solutions. In presentation method one is able to show how a process is developed,  visualizing alternatives and topics discussed.

Different people often come up different ideas that they feel are the key areas of focus for a  visual map or process. With the same inputs, different people can develop a different looking  thoughts, but the process will still generate the same end items, just only grouped differently.  That is not something to worry about, though.

The more we practice, the more we‟ll find a style that suits us, and new ways to use them  .Visual maps or visualization processes are very quick and easy to use. We have to try to find  new ways to implement them into our work.

