In order to create an effective computer system (including and computer lab), planning is essential. A simple tool to help plan for required software is to use a '''Mind Map'''.

A '''''mind map''''' is a diagram used to help visualize a set a related ideas. The mind map starts with a central idea or object, and then other sub-ideas or objects (called nodes) branch-out from the center. You can use a mind map to help develop projects, presentations, or simply use to help solve a problem...