Tools for planning
14 Oct 2013 | 2 Comments | posted by Megan Onions | in Uncategorized
Following on from my last post about getting back into the swing of things, I’m now at the planning stage.
Last week, I sat down with a mid-morning snack and asked myself a series of questions:
What am I going to do with my time (after finishing my Master’s degree) until I have a full schedule?
What new skills can I learn?
What existing knowledge can I build on?
Where do I want to be?
And, most importantly:
How can I get there?
So what tools are out there to help you map out your ideas?
*Bubbl.us
Free, but pretty basic.
*Spiderscribe
Free and paid options, depending on your intended usage.
*Prezi
Generally used for presentations, but it can be a great visual tool for brainstorming. If you want to try it out, here’s a handy template for using Prezi as a mind mapping device.
Want something a little different?
*Good ol’ pen and paper
There’s a lot to be said for online tools, but I do love to map out my ideas by hand. I learn best by seeing and/or doing, plus I love an excuse to dust off my coloured pens…
I also love this free printable brainstorm sheet:
Free printable brainstorming sheet via http://www.theflourishingabode.com
What’s your favourite way to organise your ideas?
Megan’s proofreading has been very beneficial to me. I appreciate her accurate linguistic knowledge of English, and especially her stylistic recommendations.
