Pros & Cons of Digital Mind Maps

1. Require an electronic device

1.1. Such as a laptop or tablet

1.2. Web-based mind mapping software also often requires an active internet connection

2. May cost money

2.1. Online mind mapping software may require a paid subscription to utilize all features

3. No haptic experience

3.1. Typing does not aid memory the same way handwriting does

3.2. Maps are also less personal

4. Practically no limit in size

4.1. Infinite canvas

4.2. You can grow your maps as complex as needed

5. Easy to make changes

5.1. Ideas can be rearranged, added and deleted as you go along.

5.2. Mistakes can easily be corrected.

6. Quick to create

6.1. Most people type faster than they write/draw

6.2. Key shortcuts help you work even more effeciently

6.3. Getting your thoughts out quickly is important to facilitate a free flow of ideas!

7. Can easily be read by others

7.1. Sloppy handwriting can make a handwritten map messy, so they're often difficult to read for other people.

7.2. With digital mind maps, sharing information is easy.

8. Multimedia attachments

8.1. You can add notes, links, files and images to the topics of your map.

8.1.1. or add comments

8.2. The information can be 'hidden' inside topics and won't clutter up your map.

9. Export options

9.1. You easily turn your digital maps into other formats

9.1.1. Word documents

9.1.2. Text outlines

9.1.3. Presentation slides

9.1.4. Tasks and projects

9.2. You can also print them out once you're done.

9.3. You easily turn your digital maps into other formats

10. Additional benefits of online mind maps

10.1. Safely stored in the cloud

10.1.1. Can be accessed from mulitple devices

10.1.2. Can't get lost or destroyed as easily as a piece of paper

10.2. Maps can easily be shared

10.2.1. Multiple users can simultaneously work on a map

10.2.2. Real-time collaboration