Drag the map with your mouse. View in full screen by clicking on the icon.

Mindmapping:

Mindmapping is really a graphical method of planning or taking notes. They can be really useful for brainstorming and planning content. They can also be used as a presentation tool at conferences – see Andy Black: ‘Mobile Learning & Online Communication’

MindMeister:

As you can see above, a fully functioning MindMeister map can be embedded into a page and viewed in full-screen. Other good features…

The ability to:

• preview external links with a thumbnail image when you rollover the  icon
• add notes which can be viewed when you roll over the  icon
• attach a file, such as a pdf, accessed via the  icon (see e-Portfolio/ PebblePad)
• upload your own images or use the rather nice ones provided (shown above)
• link elements with a customizable arrow (see e-Portfolio > Webfolio)
• collaborate in real-time with a chat function (enabled when you click on a collaborator’s name)
• assign specific tasks to collaborators, listing priorities and due dates
• revert to a previous version if a mistake is made
• make live updates to your map when it has been published and embedded
• Create, edit and display on mobile devices – iPhone, iPad and Android – free to download from the App Store

MindMeister Editing Screen

This map has been created using a Basic (free) account which allows you to have 3 maps. Other paid options are available – this free version is very impressive!

Can you recommend any other mindmapping software? What do you use them for?