This page provides some resources for OmniGraffle and Novamind, programs for combining graphics and text on CWRL Macs.
NovaMind and MindMapping
Novamind is a program based on the principles of mind mapping developed by Tony Buzan. (See The Mind Mapping Book, available in the CWRL library.) NovaMind is a truly intuitive program that students can pick up in a few minutes, and so is useful for in class invention or organization exercises.
Creating a mind map:
About mind maps
Guidelines: electronic
NovaMind tutorials
Sample Mind Map created with NovaMind
OmniGraffle and Paper Puzzles
OmniGraffle is a program that allows users to link different shapes and pieces of text. It is useful for engaging with difficult texts by encouraging close reading and making connections among components clearer. OmniGraffle is a bit harder to learn than NovaMind but has more power.