Concept+Maps

toc = **General Information** =
 * Link: ** There are several out there. Mindmeister is free (or really cheap for educational uses) @http://www.mindmeister.com/

@http://www.mindmeister.com/14250024?title=7-mind-mapping-examples-in-1-map And here is one for physics and the sciences: @http://www.mindmeister.com/36366097?title=physics Yes. It also accepts "OpenID" accounts however. You can also use your ID from different services such as Gmail to register and sign-in.
 * Examples of mind maps: **
 * Account Required for the teacher? **

Not for viewing but definately for creating.
 * Account needed for my students? **

=What is it?= media type="custom" key="7635775"

MindMeister is an online mind-mapping collaborative tool. You can create mind-maps on just about anything. The example link above demonstrates some of the uses of a mind-map. Anything that can be grouped or organized in some form of hierarchical fashion can be shown using a mind-map.

=Highlights=

**Collaboration**
MindMeister supportrs multiple users editing a mind-map a the same time. Unlike other tools however, it is not easy to see what part of the tool anyone else is editing so too many users might get a little confusing.

**Sharing**
Mind-Maps can be published and shared on the internet. There are many mind-maps already available for viewing to get some ideas on the MindMeister site (@http://www.mindmeister.com/maps/public)

Free and Inexpensive
Although this is not really a highlight, we were pleasantly surprised at the low cost of having a fully functional educational account. for only $18 per year, an educator can create as many mind maps as they like and share them with students, colleagues or other professionals.

Use on Multiple Devices
Mind-Meister now has the ability to display on multiple devices such as iPhones and iPads.

=Uses professionally=
 * Organize your year for teaching
 * Create a mind-map of all the staff meetings held during the year including notes
 * Plan a school event or social occasion.

=Some uses in the classroom=
 * Organize class-notes on a specific topic
 * Create a plan for the entire school year for a course or subject
 * Have students plan a presentation using maps that you create and track their progress