For the HA2 assignment, I chose Midmeister to create a mind graph all about me. I looked at all three of the web 2.0 mind mapping tools Mrs. S, recommended to use. I did not like Mind42 because I felt like I could not be creative with it. I thought Gliffy looked too "corporate" and it did not appeal to me. It took me a while to get the hang of how Mind Meister works. For one, I was not used to having webs instead of boxes to indicated different topics. After creating the mind map, I have mix feelings about it. I like the webs but if someone we create a large one without using the "notes" function, it may be too busy and too much text for someone. However, I feel if the mind map is done correctly, utilizing the notes and other capabilities it has to offer(hyperlinks, attaching documents, images, etc.) it will be visually appealing. Do you think mine is visually appealing?!
I understand how you felt about creating a graph. I was a bit apprehensive at first and created mine on gliffy. The only problem I had with gliffy was once I wanted to publish it or save it, I noticed the text had shifted or was larger when on the actual work screen it had not moved at all! I think yours is visually appealing because it is different from the typically boxes that we started with and does not distract or confuse the viewer.
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