ThreadMap

Threadmaps are a way of organizing connections between information so that you can easily recall and present it to others - further enhancing retrieval. Unlike traditional slide deck presentations, Threadmaps are not rigidly linear, and they do not tempt the user to focus on design, layout, and transitions. In short, Threadmaps work the way your brain works!  Focus on Concepts One phrase, one idea, is easy to hold. In your mind, you should pick it up like a small rock, heft it, turn it over, examine its cracks and pores, analyze its shape and color and texture. Record it, distill it into an idea, and cite it. That’s a node in your Threadmap. Spatially Arrange Nodes to Reduce Distractions Walking through your ideas is like walking through a physical space; as you map out the space you are able to recall  things based in their location. Place your nodes around the screen like items in a coffee shop, features in a park, or landscape in garden, it appliances in a kitchen. Naturally, and aesthetically. ThreadMap prevents excessive attention to things that do not help retention, like slide transitions and formatting. Make Connections to Retrieve Ideas The neurons in your brain retrieve information through connections that form pathways. The more well-tread the pathway, the faster the retrieval. Give your neurons a jump start by physically drawing those connections between nodes in your Threadmap. Then rearrange the space by moving nodes a round without breaking those threads. Great for researchers, students, writers, presenters, educators, and more!