1. Philosophy
1.1. Intuitive and user friendly
1.2. Platform-independent collaboration
1.3. Easy start with no previous knowledge
1.4. Focus on the essentials
2. Michael Hollauf
3. Till Vollmer
4. Secure
4.1. encrypted communication, strictest privacy rules
5. Easy to use
5.1. award-winning user interface, no learning required
6. Software as a Service (SaaS)
6.1. manageable costs, pay as you go
7. Full Collaboration & Sharing
7.1. in real-time or asynchronous
8. Accessible from anywhere, anytime
8.1. 100% web-based
9. No installation
9.1. no Flash, no Java
10. 10,000+ new users per week
11. 1.6 million+ users and organizations
12. Market leader in online mind mapping
13. "Our district has a very heavy focus on Thinking Maps, and MindMeister is by far the easiest to use mind-mapping app that I've found (and I've searched long and hard :) "Lauren Boucher, MAEd Instructional Technology Specialist
14. "MindMeister is without question the most innovative of the web-based mind mapping applications available today." Mindmapping Software Blog
15. "My experience with this company has been stellar and is to date, the easiest adopted teaching software I have introduced to our teachers and students. " Karl Schaefer, Digital Learning Coordinator Durham Academy Middle School
16. MindMeister by country
17. Facts and Figures
18. Mind Mapping in Education
18.1. Students
18.1.1. Assignments
18.1.1.1. Writing essays
18.1.1.2. Writing thesis
18.1.1.3. Individual projects
18.1.1.4. Group projects
18.1.2. Studying
18.1.2.1. Taking notes
18.1.2.2. Complex topics
18.1.2.3. Exam preparation
18.2. Educators
18.2.1. Teaching
18.2.1.1. Lecture notes
18.2.1.1.1. Prepare lectures
18.2.1.1.2. Share lecture notes
18.2.1.2. In class
18.2.1.2.1. Collaboration with students
18.2.1.2.2. Class timetable
18.2.1.2.3. Assign projects or papers
18.2.1.3. Extend learning time
18.2.1.3.1. Link home and school activities
18.2.2. Organization
18.2.2.1. Plan the course structure
18.2.2.2. Create the structure of an exam
18.2.2.3. Continuous assessment
18.2.2.4. Manage students
18.3. Administration
18.3.1. Staff communication
18.3.1.1. Plan
18.3.1.2. Organize
18.3.1.3. Share ideas
18.3.2. Department and faculty management
18.3.2.1. Teachers
18.3.2.2. Classes
18.3.2.3. Classroom/ lecture hall timetable
18.3.3. Student management
18.3.3.1. Grades
18.3.3.2. Parents
18.3.3.3. Contact details
18.3.4. School year calendar
18.3.4.1. Plan year
18.3.4.2. Holidays