Why use Mindmeister?
by James Oldfield
1. Its free!
1.1. You, and all your students can sign up for a free basic account
1.1.1. A free account gives you up to 3 maps at a time
1.1.2. If you want more, you can export and import them whenever you like
1.2. If people you invite sign up for free accounts then you get bonus premium months
1.2.1. Premium accounts give you unlimited maps
1.2.2. Invite your students at the start of the class and you will likely end up with a free premium account for the whole semester
2. Its mobile!
2.1. Mobile apps are available for iPad and iPhone
2.1.1. Mobile apps allow you to create unlimited maps locally
2.1.2. Easily synch your apps between the mobile device and your internet account
3. Its Collaborative!
3.1. Its easy to share maps with others
3.1.1. As viewers
3.1.2. As collaborators
3.1.3. Even through a widget on a blog
3.2. Collaborators can be working on the same map at the same time
3.2.1. Great for a class exercise where the whole class can be editing at onve
3.2.2. Has a solid roll back system in case one of your collaborators deletes something they shouldn't