A tool for all teaching and learning tasks.

Mind Maps are creative and easy to use, boasting a visual flexibility and brain friendliness that makes them an invaluable tool for teaching and learning. They are designed to work with the associative, organic nature of the brain and draw upon the untapped 99% of its creative capabilities.

Using Mind Maps in schools, colleges or universities can engage students of all ages in creative thinking, organising and problem solving. The flexibility of Mind Mapping makes it suitable for any subject or theme and it can be used in whole class, group or individual settings.

ThinkBuzan has created the definitive software for Mind Mapping, iMindMap. iMindMap is the only Mind Mapping software officially endorsed by the inventor of Mind Maps, Tony Buzan and effectively duplicates his world renowned process for unlocking the potential of your brain. We have now put together a comprehensive Education pack for schools to go hand in hand with our exceptional software. With curriculum maps, templates, tutorials and guides for both students and teachers, this is the essential Education pack for any classroom.

I love this software! I have started to use this in my classroom and I have noticed a difference with my students. I want to share this gift with the whole school.

Mind Maps for Students

By actively inspiring students through a brain-friendly, interactive approach to learning, Mind Maps encourage them to be more receptive and co-operative in the classroom. They can:

improve memory recall of facts, words and images

generate ideas and find inspired solutions

create essay plans

present concepts and diagrams

analyse findings or events

structure coursework and revision

summarise information

focus in on key points without losing sight of the big picture

forge connections and associations between ideas

adapt work to their own learning style

improve confidence as tasks seem more manageable

The iMindMap software makes Mind Mapping even more effective. With the ability to review, edit, print and send their maps, iMindMap provides a remarkably practical tool that can help students vastly improve their learning and revision techniques – achieving better results fast.

By the end of Year 10 I had achieved a D and an E grade in Geography and History. In my mocks, using the programme for my revision, I achieved A grades in both subjects.

Mind Maps for Teachers

By using Mind Maps, you can gain a new level of control over your lessons and see a vast improvement in the progress of your students. The Mind Mapping technique can dramatically increase efficiency and organisation in:

Lesson planning and preparation – The volume of teacher notes used can be dramatically reduced into clear and concise plans that are easy to follow

Lesson delivery – Mind Maps are ideal for presenting concepts in the classroom as they provide a useful focus for students

Encourage participation – Mind Maps allow you to harness the input of a group in a dynamic and creative way

Track progress – Mind Maps are an excellent tool for goal setting and monitoring

Curriculum planning – Save hours of time and plan the year efficiently

Creating handouts – An ideal way to provide subject overviews without reams of paper, and in an effective, interactive format so your students can add their own notes and ideas

Student assessment – Pre and post learning assessment of knowledge

By using the iMindMap software, you can create beautiful, organic looking Mind Maps with ease, deliver engaging lessons and transform the way you teach forever.

I am a teacher and I am developing a 'Mind Map' club to enable children to use Mind Mapping as a tool for learning. As I am using what I consider to be the best software for Mind Mapping, the children at school are reaping its benefits.

Mind Maps and Learning Difficulties

Mind Mapping has been proven to help students with learning difficulties, particularly reading problems and dyslexia. The largely visual and symbolic nature of Mind Maps can:

Its easy to use interface and varied functionality makes the iMindMap software the ideal platform for exploiting the benefits of Mind Mapping in aiding students with learning difficulties.

Last June I was diagnosed with dyslexia and one of the key issues related to having a poor working memory. Prior to my diagnosis, I was using the iMindMap software to help me. I saw my grades go up and feel more confident in my abilities thanks to the iMindMap.

iMindMap

With 4 Editions to choose from, Elements, Professional, Ultimate and Ultimate Plus there is an educational Mind Mapping experience to fit all needs.

iMindMap Elements

A simple and easy-to-use tool which allows you to create truly organic Mind Maps. Ideal for your schools basic Mind Mapping needs.

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iMindMap Professional

If you use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OpenOffice or iWork, iMindMap Professional gives you seamless integration, allowing you to export your Mind Maps in a range of different formats – you can Mind Map your ideas and then export them into a Word document. iMindMap Professional also includes more features for drawing and controlling maps – ideal for teachers who want to use Mind Mapping to help write documents or lesson plans – say goodbye to the frustration of writer’s block, forever..

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iMindMap Ultimate

THE complete Mind Mapping tool offering you the ultimate package of features, including a fully integrated Presentation Mode (to deliver innovative and engaging lessons), Audio Notes feature (perfect for speed and class discussions) and the ability to create Box Branches (for capturing larger chunks of information).

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iMindMap Ultimate Plus

iMindMap Ultimate, plus a powerful collection of resources and materials that will strengthen and enhance your Mind Mapping experience. This includes the bestselling Mind Maps for Business book by Tony Buzan and ThinkBuzan CEO, Chris Griffiths, providing exclusive insights into using Mind Maps for goal setting, strategic thinking, time management, presentations and ideas generation. Plus DVDs on the history and background of this revolutionary tool, and an e-Learning Course Improve Your Presentations that unveils invaluable skills and tips to advance your presentation ability.

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Discover today how Mind Maps can make lessons more spontaneous, creative and enjoyable, both for the teacher and the students, with iMindMap.

I've just purchased iMindMap Ultimate and made the decision to completely change all my presenting to using this software system! Wow! iMindMap will help all my students feel more comfortable learning.

More Testimonials...

I’m currently a first year student studying Sports and Exercise Science with Management at Loughborough University, UK. Just completed my exams recently and I am happy and confident about it. A large part of it has been because of my use of iMindMap for revision and also note taking during the term itself. iMindMap is truly a ground breaking software that helps you think, an invaluable asset for students of any level and any discipline.

iMindMap facilitates teachers when explaining work as they can pictorially represent a lesson plan, while for students it encourages freedom of expression when planning their work.

I can't remember the last time I learned to use software in such quick time. I’m feeling excited and good about the results produced too. For the last 6-7 evenings I have been totally engrossed, generating new Mind Maps. This is great for teaching!!

I think iMindMap is great. It is really helping me with the revision for my upcoming exams.

I have an exam coming up and reduced the notes of the first three units by 95%, quickly and with visually pleasing results.