This week I am exploring mind mapping software. I found several free software programs. Rather than trying to download them and begin to play, I have several youtube videos that show how the software works.

Free Mind is a free mind mapping program. To show how it works, watch this tutorial created by a grad student at Clemson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grut_2cardM&feature=related

Here's a short video on how Tony Buzan's IMind Map software works. No words to it; just music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f9jnGsWl9k

Here's another video on another software program: Solution Language Tool. It looks very easy, and robust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG08oypM40Y&feature=related

And, here is a short video on Personal Brain found at thebrain.com. It, too, is free. I have a colleague who recommended it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP3d7P4AERg&feature=related

I've downloaded Personal Brain. I'm going to try to create one and post it next week.

Mickey