Case Study: Supporting Student Learning at TUS with Inspiration Mind Mapping Software

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Elaine Kelly

Organisation(s)

Technological University of the Shannon

Discipline(s)

Education, Teaching & Learning

Topic(s)

Accessibility and Inclusion, Digital Learning, Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

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CC BY-NC

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E-Book / Digital Publication

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This OER explores the use of Inspiration Mind Mapping software to support student learning through demonstrations and training sessions with Applied Social Care and LSAD students.

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This OER explores the use of Inspiration Mind Mapping software to support student learning through demonstrations and training sessions with Applied Social Care and LSAD students. Inspiration helps students visually organise ideas, convert mind maps into structured outlines, and plan assignments, supporting diverse learning styles and Universal Design for Learning principles. Feedback from students showed increased confidence, improved organisation of academic work, and strong interest in using the software for brainstorming, essay planning, and research.

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Kelly, E. (14/04/2026). Case study: supporting student learning at tus with inspiration mind mapping software. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/case-study-supporting-student-learning-at-tus-with-inspiration-mind-mapping-software/ License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC).

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