Ever since I visited a workshop on mindmaps I have been using them. If you by any chance do not know what mindmaps are, glance over the above picture. Mindmaps range from a simple collection of words to rich combinations of images and text. I usually stick to the basics, but many applaud the combination of text and drawings, because it activates your left and right brain which instigates creativity and remembrance.
Why I use mindmaps?
- 1st of all because they are creativity agents. By doing word associations, new ideas can be born and because mindmaps are not linear, creativity is easier elicited in my opinion. This type of brainstorming can also easily be done with a group of people. Just make sure you don’t pass judgements on others associations as this kills creativity.
- 2nd of all they help me structure my thought processes. For instance, when I have an idea for a blogpost I go into mindmeister and think of points that support or illustrate my idea. This usually ends in a better written and directed post.
What I use?
- for online mindmaps, I use Mindmeister which also easily exports to .pdfs and allows online collaboration. I currently use the free version, which limits the number of mindmaps you can store
- for offline purposes, I use a Moleskine notebook.
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Nov 26th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
I always like looking at mindmaps more than I like doing them
I used to do a version of them all the time when I was in grade school, but somehow they seem too time consuming now, all grown up… your post is a great reminder why I should start again!
Nov 27th, 2007 at 4:54 am
Hi,
If you’re keeping your stored MindMeister maps down so you can stay in the free zone, you could consider some of the other options that are free without a limit on number of maps, like Mind42, WiseMapping and bubbl.us. Here are some others (not all free, but some are):
bubbl.us :- Collaborative mind mapping (radiant format not enforced)
comapping.com :- Collaborative (but, for people who like free-format mind mapping, rigid) left-to-right mind mapping
glinkr.net :- Concept mapping and mind mapping (shared but not collaborative)
mindmaps.kayuda.com :- Collaborative mind mapping and concept mapping
mappio.com :- Unusual mind mapper where the user edits indented text to change the mind map
mapul.com :- Collaborative mind mapping with an organic flavour
mind42.com :- Collaborative mind mapping
mindmeister.com :- Collaborative mind mapping
mindomo.com :- Collaborative mind mapping
wisemapping.com :- Collaborative mind mapping
webofweb.net :- Collaborative mind mapping
Regards
Vic
http://www.mindmapsearch.org
The master list of mind mapping sites
Nov 29th, 2007 at 9:46 am
I would like to take a look at the written workshop material if you kept that!