Note that all programs have highly discounted rates for students and teachers. In addition to MindMaple, there are many other mind mapping programs, including MindManager, ConceptDraw, DropMind, CoMapping, MindMeister, etc., and free programs like XMind and FreeMind. The video at the top of the post shows what I mean.Ĭonclusion: If you’re interested in mind mapping, you need to check out Mind Maple. You can then export them to any number of formats. Its interface is perfectly intuitive and uncluttered (especially if you’re using a tablet) allowing you to create beautiful maps quick. The reason I’ve been slow to suggest this strategy is that mind maps are hard to draw well by hand (you inevitably run out of room) and much of the early software I encountered was too clunky for inclusion in a streamlined study system. It has been embraced by many students, for example, as a way to structure information from a class to make it easier to understand and recall (e.g., as explained in this article by Scott Young). Mind mapping is a method of visually organizing connected ideas, tasks, and information. Intuitive, Elegant Mind Mapping Software…

MindMaple, the makers of an exceptional piece of mind mapping software, recently took me up on my offer by donating money to Bottom Line, a great Boston-based organization that helps more students get access to college. I do, however, have a standing offer to write an honest post about a student-related product if I like it and the company is willing to donate to a charity of my choice. Study Hacks Blog MindMaple Gives, I Give Back… November 27th, 2011

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