MindMeister
Principal function(s): Mind mappingGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
MindMeister is a mind-mapping tool for visually organising, brainstorming, and collaborating on ideas and concepts. Users can create mind maps by adding branches, nodes, and connections to represent relationships between ideas or elements. MindMeister offers various features such as text formatting, icons, images, attachments, and collaboration tools to enhance the visual representation of ideas. MindMeister provides a free limited version and requires users to sign up for an account to create and edit mind maps and collaborate with others. However, viewers can access shared mind maps without signing up for an account. MindMeister was developed by a software development team based in Munich, Germany.
Evaluation: MindMeister is a valuable tool for users to create mind maps, brainstorm, and collaborate. It can bolster creativity, organisation, and collaboration by providing a visual framework for capturing and structuring ideas. MindMeister is also adaptable since it allows students to change basic elements, such as fonts or colours, and add icons, comments, and notes. With the free plan, users cannot export the final results, but they can print them directly from the web.
Cost: Free with registration + paid premium and educational plans available.
Website: https://www.mindmeister.com/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
Content
- Website/other users supply
- You supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Visual, user-friendly.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English and 12 more.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Mindmeister collects personal data for different purposes, among which are analytic and marketing, and shares it with third parties for processing. It mainly stores user data in the EU, although this could be transferred outside of it while complying with GDPR regulation. Mindmeisters acknowledges different user rights, among which the right to access, erase or rectify data. It complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Medium; users can employ the tool for several purposes for different purposes and modify their creations with a variety of features.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Not for the browser version; yes for the mobile apps.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; Android, iOS.
Other technical requirements