Exploring the Literary World
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After learning a short and very basic tutorial, dive into the process of using MINDNODE-MIND MAP to organize your ideas. Click on a node to give it a title – this is the central idea or theme. Then create “child” nodes that branch off from the main idea as you start adding details. Kids can click and drag nodes to move, group them in different ways, and create cross-connections. There are many ways to improve your mind map. Add stickers or images to the text. Enter a comment or add a URL link to the node to build the base text. Add tasks to create a to-do list. Change the overall style so it looks exactly how you want it. Export the mind map to view various file formats in read-only mode or share via the device sharing option.
This digital mind mapping tool could become a versatile way for kids to organize their ideas — that is, if they can figure out how to use it. MindNode-Mind map has a clean interface. If kids stick to the most basic functions, it's also relatively easy to use. When kids look at multiple icons, menus, and submenus separately to create more complex maps, things get more complicated. The developers have a lot of support, including a large number of user guides, but not all children have the patience to learn all the nuances. The free version helps children understand the basics as they are the only ones available. But it also makes the map too simple and limits how kids can customize the appearance.
MindNode-Mind mapping requires a certain level of written language and the use of digital tools. If kids want to learn about all the different functions, there's a lot of support on how to take advantage of them. The free version is easy to use on its own, but if kids want extra features, they need to sign up after the free trial. MindNode-Mind Map can be used as an iOS app for mobile devices and Mac. Please read the developer's privacy policy to learn more about how we collect, use and share information about you (or your children) and all the choices you can make, and please note that the privacy policy and terms of service change frequently.
