I cannot draw a map fast enough during class.

Type an indented outline in class. Paste it into the editor afterward and it is converted into a mind map.

Can I merge a whole semester into one map?

You can, but it gets very large. One map per lecture plus a contents map with only the lecture titles is more usable.

How is it different from a reading notes template?

Reading notes follow a book's structure and arguments. This one follows a class session and adds questions and follow-up tasks.

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Lecture notes mind map template

A lecture notes mind map for one class session: topic, key concepts, worked examples, points the instructor stressed, open questions and follow-up tasks. Use it during class or to tidy notes afterward, then export PNG, SVG, Word or PowerPoint free.

Previewed in the “Paper” theme; you can switch themes in the editor

When to use it

Use it to take notes as you listen, or to turn scattered notes into one page after class. The six branches answer what was covered, what matters, what you did not understand and what to do next, which saves time at finals.

Make it yours

Replace the root with your course name and lecture number.
When a question is answered, write the answer as a child node.
Keep one map per lecture and export them before the exam, one at a time or as a set with batch export, a member feature.

Mermaid code

lecture-notes-mindmap.mmd

mindmap
  root((Lecture 5 Supply and demand))
    Topic
      How prices are set
      Link to last lecture
    Key concepts
      Demand curve
      Supply curve
      Equilibrium price
    Worked examples
      Four ways the curves shift
      Effect of a price ceiling
    Instructor stressed
      Demand versus quantity demanded
      Graph analysis will be on the midterm
    My questions
      Why elasticity changes who pays a tax
    Follow-up
      Chapter 4 problem set
      Quiz next week

Ask an AI for one with this structure

Send the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude, then paste the whole reply into the editor; the code inside is detected automatically.

prompt.txt

Draw a lecture notes mind map with Mermaid mindmap syntax. The root is the lecture number and title, and the main branches are Topic, Key concepts, Worked examples, Instructor stressed, My questions, and Follow-up, each with one to three items. Put every node on its own line, show levels with space indentation, and do not use list markers or arrows. Output only the mermaid code block.

FAQ

I cannot draw a map fast enough during class.: Type an indented outline in class. Paste it into the editor afterward and it is converted into a mind map.
Can I merge a whole semester into one map?: You can, but it gets very large. One map per lecture plus a contents map with only the lecture titles is more usable.
How is it different from a reading notes template?: Reading notes follow a book's structure and arguments. This one follows a class session and adds questions and follow-up tasks.

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Updated 2026-11-11