248 – Summer Software Showcase: FreeMind

(Before It's News)

This week on the WELSTech Podcast we look at the free, open-source mind mapping software, FreeMind.

Listen now or download Episode 248 (43:56)

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

1. Outline your sermons, devotions, Bible studies, text studies, etc.
2. Lesson planning
3. Presentations
4. Meeting notes
5. Brainstorming – capture ideas for student projects for school, church events, etc.

Other software options

• Online
• Mindmeister
• Mindomo
• 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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