Addy Gottman ![]() Recently, in a conversation with a co-worker, I was reminded of how beneficial mind mapping tools are in the classroom. From planning to organizing, collaborating to teaching, and assessing to inspiring they have a use in all curricular areas. The mind mapping tool I want to showcase in this post is MindMeister. I first became introduced to MindMeister not as a teacher but as a graduate student. Completing my master's degree entirely on-line required me and other students to collaborate using many Web 2.0 tools. The tool we turned to most was MindMeister. MindMeister works well as a collaborative mind mapping tool, but it can also be used by singles users. Students and teachers can create a mind map for the organization of information, to showcase knowledge, studying, creating presentations, and taking notes. The options are limitless. Once the creation of a mind map has begun with a heading/title, branches are created for sub topics and ideas. Branches are added easily with the click of a button. Descriptions and details are beneficial , but my favorite option is the ease of embedding information. Links to videos, websites, articles, and charts are examples of embedding options. Color coding and icons add customization to the map. MindMeister has a basic free version and upgraded options are available. The free version allows for three saved mind maps but does has limited features. There are pricing options available for schools or individuals to purchase the upgraded packages.
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