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MindMup
MindMup
It's a mind map maker. You can brainstorm, create presentations as well as document outlines and publish your ideas online and to social networks.
The tooll presents itself with a clear slogan:
" Feels light when you’re working solo. Feels powerful when you’re not. Focused, flexible, and lean on purpose."
Here is a tutorial on how to use this app:
Done by: Florencia Montangero
BENEFITS
It is user friendly. According to Studysmarter magazine, mindmups are easy to build online "you just pick a spot, jot the ideas down, and connect them to the principal idea".
You can access to a free version. You do not need to register to begin.
You can publish and share maps online.
You can attach pictures, documents and links.
You can easily convert maps to pdf, PowerPoint or other formats.
You can easily save your productions to Google drive.
You can manage your work using Google apps.
Based on a comparison with Mapify explored in Mapify blog (2025), mindmup thrives in helping users create and edit mind maps without complications.
DRAWBACKS
If you do not have a Google account, you do not have access to some benefits.
The free plan has limited features. You have to be a gold user to have private maps.
It may present difficulties to change nods in a map.
The costumization of the map may be time-consuming.
It does not offer ready-made templates.
As considered on a comprehensive review on mind mapping tool (2022), it is
APPLICATION TO ELT
Mindmapping
Mind mapping is a useful tool to enchance sts cognitive skills. They could organize their ideas, and understand complex concepts more clearly. This visual tool could boost memorisation and creativity. Besides, it could be of great use in a SEN classroom. According to Hockly, N. (2017), SEN students need support to face the difficulties they may encounter when processing information.
For example, dyslexic learners need help at organizing content and taking down notes. Displaying information in a mind map format could be a good strategy.
References:
Advantages of Mind Mapping | StudySmarter. (n.d.). StudySmarter UK. Retrieved from: https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/magazine/advantages-of-mind-mapping/
Hockly, N.(2017) Unit 45: 10 things to know about SEN students and technology. EtPedia: Technology. pp. 159-161. Hove: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd.
Mapify. (2025, May 9). Mapify vs MindMup: Which mind mapping tool is better? https://mapify.so/blog/mapify-vs-mindmup-comparison
MindMup. (n.d.). MindMup: Create and share amazing mind maps. https://www.mindmup.com/
MindUp: Comprehensive Review About the Mind Mapping Tool. (2022, December 23). https://www.mindonmap.com/blog/mindmup-review/
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