Parents' Guide to Text 2 Mind Map

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Erin Brereton By Erin Brereton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Simple tool helps kids chart relationships among ideas.

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What's It About?

TEXT 2 MIND MAP, launched in 2008, helps students organize and see the relationships among concepts. Users enter text and click a button, and a mind map is created. Each line of text is a separate node or box; users can zoom in, stretch out connection lines, move the map, save it as a PDF or JPG, or email a URL to a read-only version. Users don't need to register to create maps. However, Text 2 Mind Map is currently testing a beta version that lets users create an account and store mind maps on the site.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say ( 1 ):
The Text 2 Mind Map tool doesn't offer much more than the ability to turn short content into a visual aid. The site doesn't provide additional learning materials, a way to share maps and get feedback, or connect with other users. As a result, kids should have a safe experience. However, this also reduces the chance kids will return often and means their learning experience may not be particularly extensive. Kids will probably primarily use the site as a study aid and for occasional assignment help; it's best for individual users and doesn't work well for topics that involve a significant amount of text -- the resulting map just feels cluttered. That said, the site's mapping capabilities can be an asset. With little preparation, Text 2 Mind Map can help kids analyze and (hopefully) better understand history, science, language, and other concepts by viewing how their components relate.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how things are structured and about part/whole relationships. For example, parents can point out examples of components, such as chapters in a book. Can your child identify the individual elements in other items?

  • Part/whole relationships also can be used to break projects down into individual tasks. Ask your child for an example of a big task that can be divided into manageable portions. How could that help them work more efficiently?

  • Text 2 Mind Map helps users get a different perspective on concepts. Are there any subjects your child is interested in that you can help research online? Can you find any similar visual aids that help to explain a subject?

Website Details

  • Subjects : Language & Reading : reading comprehension , using supporting evidence , writing , Math : grouping
  • Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : part-whole relationships , thinking critically , Self-Direction : academic development , personal growth , Tech Skills : using and applying technology
  • Genre : Creating
  • Pricing structure : Paid, Free
  • Last updated : November 11, 2020

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