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248 – Summer Software Showcase: FreeMind

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

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.

    6. 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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