But Tony Buzan's iMindMap software DOES label the arrows rather than the
nodes. I agree that this works better than inferior products. I confess that
I'm a Tony Buzan fundamentalist when it comes to mind mapping. His
deceptively simple rules really seem to work. They result in beautifully
clear mind maps. Labelling the lines not the nodes, one-word labels; iconic
pictures; using colours etc.
Mind maps have a radial hierarchy. Concept maps generally do not and are
very different. I'm sure concept mapping has its place, but for me, mind
mapping works best for brainstorming and organising ideas. It is important
that a quick glance at a good mind map is enough to reveal the central theme
and the principal sub-themes. All the subsequent detail is assembled on
these.
Here's a Google image search for "iMindMap" http://bit.ly/e8HBpJ
In terms of clarity, see the contrast with a similar search for "concept
map" http://bit.ly/hFBxr2
I find mind mapping especially valuable for exhibition design work. Plotting
a good mind map directly onto an architectural plan results in a
walk-through mind map with an central visual feature, several iconic
sub-features and clusters of related exhibits. 'Visitors never travel in
straight lines', and even the most erratic pinball trajectories make
connections between related concepts: an important aspect of learning.
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Actually, I find it more useful to use concept maps that allow me to
label the relationships on the arrows rather than mind maps which put
everything at the nodes, whether verbs or nouns. And there is plenty of
good concept mapping software, such as Cmap Tools from cmap.ihmc.us .
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