How to Course Research Into a Mindmap Using AI
This process will help you turn your course ideas or steps into a clear mindmap using AI. It’s designed for beginners, so don’t worry if you’ve never done this before!
What You’ll Need
Your List of Ideas
- This could be steps in a process, a course outline, or even notes you’ve copied from somewhere else.
- Don’t worry if it’s messy or incomplete—we’ll help organize it.
A Simple Goal
- Think about what you want the final mindmap to show. For example:
- Steps for creating an online course.
- A process for learning a new skill.
A Way to Import Your File
- Once the mindmap is ready, you’ll get a file you can use in tools like XMind.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Start with Your Ideas
Copy your ideas or notes into the AI prompt. Don’t worry if they’re rough—this is your starting point.
Example:
“I want to create a mindmap for a course on starting a small business. Here’s what I have so far:
- Pick a business idea
- Write a business plan
- Register your business
- Open a bank account
- Get your first customers”
Step 2: Ask AI to Organize Your Ideas
Use this simple prompt to get started:
Here is a list of ideas or steps:
- Organize these into clear sections or steps.
- Add suggestions or missing details if anything is unclear.
- Create a markdown file that I can use in a mindmapping tool like XMind.
Step 3: Review the AI’s First Draft
Look at what AI gives you. Ask yourself:
- Does this make sense?
- Are the steps in the right order?
- Is anything missing?
If you need changes, ask for them! For example:
- “Can you add a section about researching competitors?”
- “This part isn’t clear—can you make it simpler?”
- “Please add more detail about writing a business plan.”
Step 4: Finalize Your Mindmap
Once everything looks good, ask AI to create the final file:
“This looks great! Please save it as a markdown file I can use in XMind.”
