This document discusses mind mapping tools for use on iPads and other devices. It provides links to websites with mind mapping galleries and tutorials. It evaluates several free and paid mind mapping apps for features like collaboration, export options, and compatibility across devices. Apps mentioned include Inspiration, Kidspiration, iMindmap HD, MindMeister Pro, Mindjet MindManager, XMind Pro, Novamind 5 Platinum, Mind Maple Pro, and Popplet. The document aims to help readers find the best mind mapping app for their needs and devices.

1. Carolynn Bruton
Carolynn@imaginet.co.za
Mind mapping with iPads
(and other devices)

2. Start with the toddlers

3. Don't forget about freehand
http://www.creatingcreativeclasses.com/mind-map-gallery.html
Excellent gallery here:

4. Nice start of the year activity

5. Video: mind map basics
http://goo.gl/0zADN
•
Good idea to use this
video if you are
introducing drawn mind
maps
•
From MacGrercy
Consultants

6. Benefits
Collaborating plans, ideas with others
Developing new thoughts and ideas
Pinpointing gaps, conflicts, time management
Quick understanding/ summary or project
requirements
Quick analysis of a feature
Determining if an idea is achievable or not.

7. Inspiration vs
Kidspiration - my journey
No Kidspiration available
Couldn't use previously
made templates - lack of
compatibility
free version (lite) didn't
have all features.

12. Downloaded the Inspiration
app - tried it out

13. Kidspiration alternatives
in iStore
Searched for alternatives
in iStore
iMindmap HD- need
extra templates
Tony Buzan based
Students have to log in
and remember
passwords

14. http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/top-10/
Great resource:
mindmapinspiration

15. Another excellent
resource
http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/articles/

16. So many out there
Relative mine field
so investigated the
blogs
Mindmaple
seemed useful
http://www.mindmaple.com/Collaborative/

17. Mindmaple
Not free, but no log in
Like the sidebar info
Can be opened on all
devices PC, Mac, iPhone
, iPad
Can be exported to
Dropbox, shared and
synched in google drive,
email and photos
More suitable for Grade
7 upwards in my opinion

18. Simplemind
free is only basic
Of course all the extras are in the paid version, which I didn't buy
Color Selection
Icons in Topics
Cross-linking Topics
Hyperlink Mind Maps
Link to web pages
Send via E-mail
Share via Web and Dropbox
Search Titles and Topics
Add Notes to topics
Word Wrap topics
Multiple Mind Maps per page
Navigation History
Adjustable Fonts

19. Mind Meister Pro
Mindjet MindManager 2012
XMind Pro 2012
Novamind 5 Platinum
Mind Maple Pro 1.22
iMindMap 6 Ultimate
http://fluentbrain.com/blog/the-best-mind-
mapping-software/

20. Things to look for when
searching for mind map apps
Dropbox integration for backups and sharing with
Windows mapping programs
Sharing and exporting to other iPad apps
Being able to export mind map as a text file
Export as a graphic and / or PDF file.

21. Hans de Swart's blog
He compared iMindmap
HD
I thoughts
maptini
mindNode
Total recall
Trout
http://blog.hansdezwart.info/?s=Mind+maps

22. Trout
Bought and
played with Trout
for R30 and
found it user-
unfriendly
despite being top
rated by Hans de
Swart

23. Popplet R39.99
Recommended by Lifehacker
blog
Suitable for juniors
Can link words and pics
They have a web app as well
Video demonstrating Poplet:
http://goo.gl/SDLt4

24. Carolynn Bruton
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