yEd - Java Graph Editor
9 Keywords: Planning, Organisation, Mind Mapping, Spider Diagrams, Concept Maps, Dyslexia, Specific Learning Difficulties, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities
yEd - Java™ Graph Editor is useful free application for developing diagrams and mind maps. It is possible to view the graphic view alongside the linear text view and the overview of the whole diagram in one window. This can be very helpful when the diagram is large and has many branches. Shapes, text type and colours can be changed and the digram can be exported in several formats for example WMF, PDF, JPEG, GIF, XML, PNG, HTML or SVG. The downloadable program can be run on Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
- Brainstorming and mind mapping advice
Web pages about traditional and advanced brainstorming training with ideas and links as well as software.
- Mind Mapping by James Cook University
A web site that explains mind-mapping, an effective method of note-taking with examples and many links specifically at higher education level.
- Mind Mapping Step by Step
Aston University offer a step by step approach to creating mind maps with helpful screen grabs and instructions. There are also a list of web links offering more examples.
- Mind Mapping Software blog
Slightly commercial but a useful blog for the latest news about software and ideas of making the most of this type of brain storming or idea generation.
