Mind mapping on your i pad
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Start with the toddlers
Don't forget about freehand
http://www.creatingcreativeclasses.com/mind-map-gallery.html
Excellent gallery here:
Nice start of the year activity
Video: mind map basics
http://goo.gl/0zADN
• Good idea to use this video if you are introducing drawn mind maps
• From MacGrercy Consultants
Benefits
Collaborating plans, ideas with others
Developing new thoughts and ideas
Pinpointing gaps, conflicts, time management
Quick understanding/ summary or project requirements
Quick analysis of a feature
Determining if an idea is achievable or not.
Inspiration vs Kidspiration - my journey
No Kidspiration available
Couldn't use previously made templates - lack of compatibility
free version (lite) didn't have all features.
Downloaded the Inspiration app - tried it out
Kidspiration alternatives in iStore
Searched for alternatives in iStore
iMindmap HD- need extra templates
Tony Buzan based
Students have to log in and remember passwords
http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/top-10/
Great resource:mindmapinspiration
Another excellent resource
http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/articles/
So many out there
Relative mine field so investigated the blogs
Mindmaple seemed useful
http://www.mindmaple.com/Collaborative/
Mindmaple
Not free, but no log in
Like the sidebar info
Can be opened on all devices PC, Mac, iPhone , iPad
Can be exported to Dropbox, shared and synched in google drive, email and photos
More suitable for Grade 7 upwards in my opinion
Simplemindfree is only basic
Of course all the extras are in the paid version, which I didn't buy
Color Selection
Icons in Topics
Cross-linking Topics
Hyperlink Mind Maps
Link to web pages
Send via E-mail
Share via Web and Dropbox
Search Titles and Topics
Add Notes to topics
Word Wrap topics
Multiple Mind Maps per page
Navigation History
Adjustable Fonts
Mind Meister ProMindjet MindManager 2012XMind Pro 2012Novamind 5 PlatinumMind Maple Pro 1.22iMindMap 6 Ultimate
http://fluentbrain.com/blog/the-best-mind-mapping-software/
Things to look for when searching for mind map apps
Dropbox integration for backups and sharing with Windows mapping programs
Sharing and exporting to other iPad apps
Being able to export mind map as a text file
Export as a graphic and / or PDF file.
Hans de Swart's blog He compared iMindmap HD
I thoughts
maptini
mindNode
Total recall
Trout
http://blog.hansdezwart.info/?s=Mind+maps
Trout
Bought and played with Trout for R30 and found it user-unfriendly despite being top rated by Hans de Swart
Popplet R39.99
Recommended by Lifehacker blog
Suitable for juniors
Can link words and pics
They have a web app as well
Video demonstrating Poplet:
http://goo.gl/SDLt4
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