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iMindMap Version 4 for Education is now available!
iMindMap is a creative and easy to use tool that harnesses the visual
flexibility and brain friendliness of highly proven Mind Mapping techniques for
teaching and learning across the curriculum. It is the only Mind Mapping
product officially endorsed by Tony Buzan (the inventor of Mind Maps) that
effectively duplicates his world renowned process for unlocking the potential
of the brain.
With 3 Editions to choose from, Elements, Professional and Ultimate, there is an educational Mind Mapping experience to fit all needs.
iMindMap Elements offers a truly organic Mind Mapping experience and is ideal for all your school’s basic Mind Mapping needs.
iMindMap Professional offers high level integration with Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.org, allowing you to export your Mind Maps to a range of different formats.
iMindMap Ultimate is THE complete Mind Mapping tool offering you the ultimate package of features, including a fully integrated Presentation Mode, Audio Notes feature and the ability to create Box Branches.
For a complete list of features offered in iMindMap Version 4, please click here
Try iMindMap Version 4 today and experience THE complete Mind Mapping tool.
| Mind Mapping was originated by Tony Buzan in the late 1960s and has achieved immense
popularity with teachers and students worldwide through its flexible application and
ability to appeal to varied learning styles. The benefits of Mind Mapping are now extended
further for children of all ages as well as colleges in the 21st Century with
the recent launch of Tony Buzan’s first official Mind Mapping software tool ‘Buzan’s
iMindMap for Education’. |
A tool for all teaching and learning tasks
Ideal for use in schools and colleges, iMindMap can be applied to any thinking
task, actively engaging students of all ages in creative thinking, organising
and problem solving. Its flexibility makes it suitable for any subject or theme
and it can be used in whole class, group or individual settings to:
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improve memory recall of facts, words and images
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generate ideas
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find inspired solutions
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present concepts and diagrams
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analyse findings or events
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structure coursework and revision
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summarise information
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aid interaction between students in group work or role-play
Encourages Integrated Learning
iMindMap reinforces teaching strategies that encourage learning through
multiple intelligences. The use of strong imagery, keywords and topic
interlinking supports visual, linguistic, logical and auditory learning and the
activity involved in producing Mind Maps strengthens kinaesthetic learning. The
nature of Mind Mapping is skill based rather than content driven which
encourages the development of cross-curricular skills such as creativity and
problem solving in addition to subject specific knowledge. In this manner,
learning becomes more dynamic and enriching when iMindMap is used to
supplement traditional classroom delivery methods.
Engages students
By actively inspiring students through a brain-friendly, interactive approach
to learning, iMindMap encourages them to be more receptive and co-operative in
the classroom. It can also make lessons more spontaneous, creative and
enjoyable, both for the teacher and the students.
Supports teachers and saves valuable time
Teachers can benefit from increased efficiency and organisation in:
- Lesson planning and preparation – The volume of teacher notes used can be dramatically
reduced.
- Lesson delivery – iMindMap is ideal for presenting concepts and encouraging participation
in the classroom, particularly for starter activities and plenaries.
- Curriculum planning.
- Creating handouts – An ideal way to provide subject overviews without reams of paper.
- Student assessment – Pre and post learning assessment of knowledge.
And crucially, teachers don't need to have great drawing skills to create beautiful, organic
looking Mind Maps for their class.
Assists students with learning difficulties
Its easy to use interface and varied functionality makes iMindMap useful for
helping students with learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia. It helps to
free students from semantic restrictions, allowing for more natural, complete
and accelerated self-expression.
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