Mind Mapping Applications
Why Mindmapping?
Mind mapping is a highly effective way of getting information in and out of your brain. Mind mapping is a creative and logical means of note-taking and note-making that literally "maps out" your ideas.
Download location: Getting Started>Downloads
- Please note the download location is standard across all programs / courses
Mind Mapping Software:
- 'Freemind' is a open source mind mapping application
- We have uploaded mind mapping application - FREEMIND version as on 8th April 2020 in the relevant download section of the program.
- You may have to install the latest version of Java. Java Download Link: https://www.java.com/en/download/
- You can review this link to know more about Freemind installation: http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
- There is a Mac version available at this link.- http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
- You can also use Edraw mindmaster for mind mapping - https://www.edrawsoft.com/mindmaster/
- For Mac users, we recommend Edraw mindmaster. We have tried it on Mac, and it seems to work well. (I am not an avid Mac user, and you can explore for better options)
- Note: .mm files should be opened using Freemind, .emmx files should be opened using Edrawmindmaster
Not required for the course (optional)
- Other mind mapping applications that you can explore
Disclaimer:
- These applications are proprietary products of respective organisations and VarSigma is not a sponsor of any of the above stated applications/ products
- IMPORTANT - VarSigma is NOT a reseller of any mind mapping products, and we don't have any business / financial engagement with any of these organisations.
- Participants are responsible for troubleshooting installation related issues on their own.