Student cohort: Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD)

An additional element of the study involved an online training session delivered collaboratively with a lecturer and students from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) and the OER librarian. This session provided students with a practical demonstration of Inspiration in a real academic context, allowing for interactive engagement and discussion. Feedback from attendees was very positive, with students highlighting the clarity of the instruction, the usefulness of the software for organising ideas, and the supportive learning environment created during the session. These comments reinforce the overall findings of the study, demonstrating that guided training can further enhance confidence, understanding, and willingness to adopt mind mapping tools in academic and creative work.

“I think what really stands out to me is how accessible it feels, especially visually. The layout just makes sense, so I can focus on developing a full piece rather than spending loads of time trying to figure out how the software works. Compared to other programs that can feel quite draining and technical, this feels much more intuitive and supportive of the creative process” (LSAD Student).

“I am so excited to better utilise the tool in light of your training. I hadn’t realised the different views available and export functionality and how customisable it is. I think it would be great to use in a group setting as well as individually” (Librarian).

“The software is very helpful, I will definitely introduce it to PhD students to help with project planning and progress” (LSAD Lecturer).

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