MIND MAPPING AND BRAINSTORMING

The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology software programs are available for anyone to use. The following programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Mind Mapping and Brainstorming Support.

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Popplet


  • Online and app based mind mapping too
  • Visually put your thoughts down to create mind maps easily
  • Print these mind maps for yourself or share with others
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  • Cost: Free: web and lite app, $4.99: full app
  • Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPad; iPhone, iPod touch

MindMaster


  • Mind Mapping/Brainstorming tool for use on personal devices and the web
  • Collaborate in real time with other people
  • Use the program to present your work
  • Full use of software program and features costs a small, monthly fee
  • More Information: 
  • Cost: Free; Premium – $6.00/month 
  • Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch; Android

Idea Sketch


  • Draw and create mind maps, concept maps, and flow charts
  • Convert your diagram into a text outline, or outline and turn it into a concept/mind map
  • Use to brainstorm, illustrate concepts, make lists and outlines, plan presentation and create organizational charts
  • Import text into Idea Sketch and automatically create diagrams and outlines
  • Share your idea using email, Dropbox and other 
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  • Cost: Free
  • Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Windows Phone

Mindjet Maps


  • Create visual mind maps to organize brainstorm, concepts, tasks, ideas, lecture or meeting notes, or action items
  • Easy to use gesture based commands
  • Mapping features include text styling, relationship, and various other tools
  • Integrate your maps to Dropbox for easy sharing
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  • Cost: Free
  • Compatibility: iOS: iPad; Android