Mind Mapping as a tool for better learning 

 Challenge 

 At University I took a course entitled " International Accounting " . Soon , I found myself in a jumble of   books , essays , analyzes and other accounting materials . On the one hand , I was overwhelmed , even   more surprised by the sheer volume of fact , figures and information . On the other hand , it seemed   impossible to draw connections between the individual components of the subject . Worst of all : I did   not know where to start . 

 By chance , I then had insight into the personal documents of a fellow student . And there I saw it for   the first time : A cheery combination of boxes that took a whole A3 sheet . Later , I would find that it   was the first mind map of my life . I understood it as something which connects at first glance the   different branches of the subject . Full of question marks in my head , I went straight to the author of   this particular Mind Map , a fellow student of mine . I wanted to know why he made this structure out   of branches , boxes and lines . The reasons he gave me were the same issues I was struggling with to   penetrate the subject : He , too , was struggling with the tricky contexts and became aware of the use   of a Mind Map as a tool in the search for a better solution and a better understanding . 

 Selection 

 Since that day , I use Mind Maps whenever contents of complex subjects block my view on the   essentials . What I would like to do in the following is to describe how I experienced the development   and creation of my first Mind Map . First of all , let me briefly address the question that I asked myself   back then : what is a Mind Map ? While researching I found some interesting facts about us humans .   The human brain has left and right halves . Recent research shows that both halves of the brain each   perceive different functions . For most of us , the left brain is responsible for rational thinking , logic ,   language , numbers , linearity , and analysis , while the right half controls predominantly space   perception , imagination , color , rhythm , shape , pattern recognition , and dimensionality . Based on this   insight , the Englishman Tony Buzan marketed the mind - map technique , through which both halves of   the brain should be addressed . By using both brain regions synergy effects are used , which   significantly improve the mental performance . In order to do justice to this brain function , it is   recommended that information be presented non - linearly in lists or text , but in a manner that makes   the recordings unique , in the truest sense Meaning of the word makes strange picture . It deliberately   dispenses with superfluous filler words and instead uses well - chosen key words that suffice for a   later memory of the content and at the same time lead to an inner examination of the topic to be   recorded . 

 Application 

 For my first Mind Map , I focused on the structure of the University module . I 've decided to put my   thoughts on an A4 - format , but it 's just as possible to do it on a larger or smaller sheet , or even a   black- or whiteboard . The paper I then used in landscape format . In the middle of the page you can   put the most memorable image , which represents the main theme to be treated . In my case it was as   clear and simple as “ International Accounting ” . But since a picture says more than 1,000 words I later   changed this words on my Mind Map into some self - painted , vivid pictures . Starting from the central   image of mine I drew a line for each deeper thought or sub - point . Deeper thoughts in my case were   buzzwords as cash flow statement , property , deferred taxes , financial instruments , leasing ,   provisions , business combinations , intangible assets and goodwill , revenue recognition and so on . On   these lines , the individual keywords are written to the subitems . I figured , these words should be in 

 block letters to increase the readability and memorization of the Mind Map . Works for me ! The lines   drawn in turn can lead to lines on which the main ideas are further subdivided . Others can go out of   these secondary lines , etc . Additionally I use different colors to increase clarity . At the same time , for   example , related thoughts and ideas can be easily clarified by using the same color . 

 Insight & Approach 

 Well , by applying a Mind Map to this complicated , extensive subject , I was able to penetrate the   material within a very short time and , more importantly , remember it . I also understood that the   Mind Map principle can be applied as a tool for teamwork by creating a map together . With our   common Mind Map , my friend and I were able to control each other . The Mind Map gave us the   certainty to find what we have learned in our inner eye at all times . 

 This design thinking course here , gave me a new understanding of the broad field of application of   the Mind Mapping tool . By applying it more often in daily life situations , especially in team meetings ,   I feel like results can be produced much faster . It almost feels as if the heavy traffic on a busy   highway after the construction - related traffic jam can finally flow freely again . I suggest you do not   worry too much when creating a Mind Map . Instead , you should just try to let your thoughts fly free   and trust in the creativity in you . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Mind Mapping as a tool for better learning 

 Challenge 

 At University I took a course entitled " International Accounting " . Soon , I found myself in a jumble of   books , essays , analyzes and other accounting materials . On the one hand , I was overwhelmed , even   more surprised by the sheer volume of fact , figures and information . On the other hand , it seemed   impossible to draw connections between the individual components of the subject . Worst of all : I did   not know where to start . 

 By chance , I then had insight into the personal documents of a fellow student . And there I saw it for   the first time : A cheery combination of boxes that took a whole A3 sheet . Later , I would find that it   was the first mind map of my life . I understood it as something which connects at first glance the   different branches of the subject . Full of question marks in my head , I went straight to the author of   this particular Mind Map , a fellow student of mine . I wanted to know why he made this structure out   of branches , boxes and lines . The reasons he gave me were the same issues I was struggling with to   penetrate the subject : He , too , was struggling with the tricky contexts and became aware of the use   of a Mind Map as a tool in the search for a better solution and a better understanding . 

 Selection 

 Since that day , I use Mind Maps whenever contents of complex subjects block my view on the   essentials . What I would like to do in the following is to describe how I experienced the development   and creation of my first Mind Map . First of all , let me briefly address the question that I asked myself   back then : what is a Mind Map ? While researching I found some interesting facts about us humans .   The human brain has left and right halves . Recent research shows that both halves of the brain each   perceive different functions . For most of us , the left brain is responsible for rational thinking , logic ,   language , numbers , linearity , and analysis , while the right half controls predominantly space   perception , imagination , color , rhythm , shape , pattern recognition , and dimensionality . Based on this   insight , the Englishman Tony Buzan marketed the mind - map technique , through which both halves of   the brain should be addressed . By using both brain regions synergy effects are used , which   significantly improve the mental performance . In order to do justice to this brain function , it is   recommended that information be presented non - linearly in lists or text , but in a manner that makes   the recordings unique , in the truest sense Meaning of the word makes strange picture . It deliberately   dispenses with superfluous filler words and instead uses well - chosen key words that suffice for a   later memory of the content and at the same time lead to an inner examination of the topic to be   recorded . 

 Application 

 For my first Mind Map , I focused on the structure of the University module . I 've decided to put my   thoughts on an A4 - format , but it 's just as possible to do it on a larger or smaller sheet , or even a   black- or whiteboard . The paper I then used in landscape format . In the middle of the page you can   put the most memorable image , which represents the main theme to be treated . In my case it was as   clear and simple as “ International Accounting ” . But since a picture says more than 1,000 words I later   changed this words on my Mind Map into some self - painted , vivid pictures . Starting from the central   image of mine I drew a line for each deeper thought or sub - point . Deeper thoughts in my case were   buzzwords as cash flow statement , property , deferred taxes , financial instruments , leasing ,   provisions , business combinations , intangible assets and goodwill , revenue recognition and so on . On   these lines , the individual keywords are written to the subitems . I figured , these words should be in 

 block letters to increase the readability and memorization of the Mind Map . Works for me ! The lines   drawn in turn can lead to lines on which the main ideas are further subdivided . Others can go out of   these secondary lines , etc . Additionally I use different colors to increase clarity . At the same time , for   example , related thoughts and ideas can be easily clarified by using the same color . 

 Insight & Approach 

 Well , by applying a Mind Map to this complicated , extensive subject , I was able to penetrate the   material within a very short time and , more importantly , remember it . I also understood that the   Mind Map principle can be applied as a tool for teamwork by creating a map together . With our   common Mind Map , my friend and I were able to control each other . The Mind Map gave us the   certainty to find what we have learned in our inner eye at all times . 

 This design thinking course here , gave me a new understanding of the broad field of application of   the Mind Mapping tool . By applying it more often in daily life situations , especially in team meetings ,   I feel like results can be produced much faster . It almost feels as if the heavy traffic on a busy   highway after the construction - related traffic jam can finally flow freely again . I suggest you do not   worry too much when creating a Mind Map . Instead , you should just try to let your thoughts fly free   and trust in the creativity in you .
### Output: 