Mind Maping

According to Wikipedia, a mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. With this being stated, there are a few different programs that make mind mapping fun and easy. These include FreeMind, Inspiration, mindmeister (click on each to get to the link). In my opinion, the inspiration seems to be the easiest to use because it gives a more picturesque view of the mind map. Because it has the best visual representations of a mind map, it would be the better program to use in the classroom; However, it does cost money. This is the same with mindmeister, and it seems to be up to par with Inspiration if you have the upgraded account that contains a yearly fee. Check out the live demo, it’s pretty cool.

Check out this video about a new mind mapping program!

~ by rosssm on July 12, 2009.