1. Mind Mapping Technologies
Heather Rummelein

2. What are mind maps? Also called concept maps, mental maps, or webs.
Defined as, “a visual representation of one’s thoughts and ideas, a diagram showing relationships among variables, and a graphic representation of interrelated information” (Fonteyn, 2007).

3. Educational Implications
Visualizations of relationships
Understanding of topics
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Tool for students with special needs

4. Mind mapping technologies
MINDOMO
MindMeister
Kidspiration
Inspiration

5. MINDOMO
Free to use, requires online registration with valid account
Helps students: organize thoughts, problem solve, generate new ideas, understand new subjects
Helps educators: plan lessons, brainstorm

6. MINDOMO
Example

7. MindMeister
Free for limited use, requires online registration with valid account
Helps students: brainstorm ideas, retain information (memory), create presentations
More advanced technology- better equipped for secondary students

8. MindMeister
Example

9. Kidspiration Created for K-5 learners
Helps develop reading, writing, math, and thinking skills.
Reading & writing: word recognition, comprehension, retelling stories
Math: problem solving, reasoning, number sense, spatial reasoning
Science: explore relationships, organize research

10. Kidspiration
Tutorial

11. Inspiration Created for students in grades 6-9
“Inspiration supports student success across the curriculum” (Inspiration).
Brainstorm, explore relationships, organization of ideas, solve problems, plan, organize, think, outline, present

12. Inspiration
Tutorial

13. Sources
Adam, A., Mowers, H. (2007). Get inside their heads with mind mapping. School Library Journal, 9.
Fonteyn, M. (2007). Concept mapping: An easy teaching strategy that contributes to understanding and may improve critical thinking. Journal of Nursing Education, 46 (5).
McKenzie, J. (2009). Connecting the dots. Knowledge Quest, 38 (1).