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 Mind mapping is a visual tool that can help you to develop ideas and organise your thinking. It helps you to get these ideas and thoughts into structured reports, essays and assignments. We have two mind mapping software packages available for you to use - MindGenius 3.6 and Inspiration 8.
MindGenius
MindGenius maps can be exported to Word and PowerPoint, making it a useful tool for planning essays and presentations.
We have a site licence for MindGenius. It is available on all Windows pcs in our open access computer pool rooms. Staff can have MindGenius installed on their university computers by contacting the Helpdesk. The following training documents are available for using MindGenius:
For more information about MindGenius, including information on how to purchase the software for personal use, go to the MindGenius home page.
Inspiration
Inspiration is available on the Apple computers in the open access pool rooms in the Aldrich library in Brighton, and at Queenwood library in Eastbourne. If staff would like to purchase Inspiration, they should contact the Computer Store. For more information about the software, go to the Inspiration home page.
Other mind-mapping software
There are several mind-mapping packages available online for those looking for a cheaper mind-mapping tool to use at home. For example, MindMeister (www.mindmeister.com) has low-cost apps for iPad, iPhone and Android and can export maps to Word and PowerPoint. For a list of software and for more information on mind-mapping, visit http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/resource-directory/
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