More Mind Mapping

| August 25, 2009 | 6 Comments 

I have a confession, I have become a Mind mapping geek. Can hardly do a shopping list without using a mindmap.

What is a Mind map then?
Mind maps have many applications and are said to improve the memory. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in the center, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. Some of the earliest examples of mind maps were developed by Porphyry of Tyros, a noted thinker of the 3rd century, as he graphically visualized the concept categories of Aristotle.

The best-selling fiction paperbackin the U.K., “The Naming of the Dead” by Ian Rankin, features detective Inspector Rebus who uses mind maps to solve crimes.

Here are a few mindmapping doodlies you might investigate:

Our all time favourite is, most definitely, 2Simple‘s 2Connect. A brilliant and simple (!!) program that we use every day on training days and more.

It is children’s favourite too, as it is so easy and intuitive, yet powerful.

Related posts:

  1. Salford LA, Seconday Literacy
  2. Bubbl.us
  3. Diocesan and Payne Smith C of E Primary School, Canterbury

Category: 2) Useful n Interesting

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  1. Phil Bradley says:
    August 25, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    I’ve played around with a few of these myself, and agree that they’re fun and useful. I don’t know if you’ve found one that allows you not only to link to a specific webpage but to an anchor on a webpage? I want to create a mindmap to put onto an HTML page which links to specific places on the page. However, all of the ones that I’ve found so far just link to pages, which is a pain. Any ideas?

    Cheers!

  2. Bev Evans says:
    August 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Great links Tim! I’m a fan of bubbl.us but these look really useful!

  3. Michelle Brayford says:
    August 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    2Connect is a fantastic tool.

  4. blog says:
    August 28, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Most certainly. Especially as you can use it over a network and get a group to collaborate on a single mindmap.
    Thanks Michelle

  5. blog says:
    August 28, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Thanks Bev
    If you have any similar links – don’t be shy. Share them and we’ll add to the list :-)

  6. blog says:
    August 28, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Hi Phil
    Been looking myself actually and, as of yet, haven’t found one either.
    Keep looking eh and let me know if you do find an answer

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