I recently had to create a concept map for two chapters for an online class. The directions told us to use PowerPoint to do it. I found this to be difficult and time consuming. I had to save pictures of my slides to insert them into the next slide, so the transitions would work properly. For example, I would have my main idea and two points saved as a photo. Then I would insert it into the slide, and continue with the third point using the concept map creator.
It was very difficult to get the space I needed to fill out my map. I didn't like how all of the text was changed if I changed it on one other part of the map. All of the size would change if I did it on one part. I also did not like how I could not really get the order of my points to move. I couldn't really space it out or create it as a web.
While going over Inspiration, I found it to be very simple. I think this program would have been better to use. You just choose whether you want to create an outline or diagram. Then you just plug in your information. You can create a web by clicking on the creating tab, and then clicking on where you want the part to branch out at. Then you can also add pictures as effects. I really liked this program, and wish I could have used it for that project.