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248 – Summer Software Showcase: FreeMind
This week on the WELSTech Podcast we look at the free, open-source mind mapping software, FreeMind.
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The discussion:
For non-linear brains – Cross-platform FreeMind maps its way onto the Summer Software Showcase stage as Martin and Sallie discuss the basics of mind mapping and how a mind mapping tool can enhance your ministry efforts.
Ministry Uses
- Outline your sermons, devotions, Bible studies, text studies, etc.
- Lesson planning
- Presentations
- Meeting notes
- Brainstorming – capture ideas for student projects for school, church events, etc.
Other software options
- Online
- Fee-based
- Mindjet MindManager
- iMindMap by the inventor of mind mapping, Tony Buzan
- Free
- FreePlane
- FreePlane|GTD
Picks of the week:
- (18:19) ReflectionApp – Wireless AirPlay mirroring to your Mac or PC
- Watch Sallie’s demo iPad screencast of the new Google Search Handwrite option – creating using Reflection
- Plex – Media Server and Player
7 Best:
(26:47) Send us your favorite Password Management Tips and Tools for inclusion in our September 7 Best list
Community feedback:
- (27:41) Mailchimp for churches
- Why “I Don’t Have Time” is a Big Fat Lie
- Social Media Guidelines for School Administrators
- Free Printable Google Posters
- 8 Must-Have Google Chrome Apps
- Teaching Channel
- Connected Educator Month
- Apple Will Now Let Any Teacher Publish to iTunes U
- KeePass Password Safe
Coming up on WELSTech:
(40:23) Episode 249 – Next week’s Summer Software Showcase feature will be the GloBible. How will we possibly narrow the Ministry Uses list to just 5?? (Release date – 08/15/12)
The featured artist:
(40:50) We close the podcast with the instrumental music of In His Service (www.adagioconcepts.com) – O Lord, Send Forth Your Spirit
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