Inspiration
9 Keywords: Mindmapping, Mind Mapping, Concept Mapping, Brainstorming, Inspiration, Dyslexia, Specific Learning Difficulties, Dyspraxia,
Inspiration is a concept or mind mapping application that allows users to make pictorial diagrams of their notes, ideas, to do tasks etc. It has endless uses and is often provided for those who have specific learning difficulties including dyslexia and may benefit from the use of mind mapping.
The views can be changed, fonts styles, colours and the addition of pictures can help the memory. An outline can be viewed and used for essay writing. for example the image shown can become a list.
This is the concept map view of the same diagram as above
- Dyslexia
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Organisation
- Social interaction
- Anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Lack of confidence
Maps can be saved for presentatios, web pages and as a picture.
- 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 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.
- 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.
