Concept/Mind Mapping: Concept/Mind Mapping Software
This library guide provides resources for the why and how of concept mapping.
Concept/Mind Mapping Software
Free Software Products
- IHCM CMapTools software is still free and now in the cloud! Set up an account and start mapping!
- Visual Understanding Environment (VUE)
- Bubbl.us
- video that shows you how to create concept maps 3 different ways
- Lucidchart and then you go to https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/education/university There is a set of templates for education that might be useful for concept mapping.
Other Software Products (For a price)
- Inspiration Software Company has several products:
- Webspiration Pro for college level adn professional application
- Inspiration, a K-12 product, used in many school districts
- Inspiration Maps, a product designed for the iPad
- iMap 6 (Tony Buzzan Product, ThinkBuzzan.com) for both Mac and PC
- SmartDraw software
- Edraw has different software for different types of diagrams, PC only
CMapTools Tutorials and Support Links
CMap Website Information:
- Online help for CMAP desktop and CMAP Cloud
- White Papers
- Reference List
Links to Additional And Related Support and Resources
Library Resources and Initiatives
- Visual, Information and Technology Literacy (VITL) - An open Canvas page with information about VITL and links developed by an interdisciplinary community looking at the literacies required for the 21st century.
- Information Aesthetics Library Guide - That looks at visualization and information graphics
- Imagination, Creativity and Innovation Library Guide
