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Using Concept Mapping



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Freemind

Concept maps or mind maps as they are often called are a really useful tool for outlining pros and cons or different perspectives in a debate.  The example shown here is constructed using Freemind.

FreeMind is a free Java based mind mapping tool available here:
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

If you have the Java Runtime environment installed on your computer, you can try out this actual FreeMind mind map by clicking here

 


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Conception - commercial mind mapping software

This next example is constructed using Conception software. Conception has been developed to support the development of information maps for learning, teaching, research and communication.  Tom Conlon explains in this short paper how information mapping can support learning and teaching.

Conception is available from http://www.parlog.com 

 

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