Concept (Mind) Maps and Graphic Organizers
Mind42 (http://mind42.com/)
This is a mind mapping application that allows you to attach text boxes, web links (video, etc.) and music to create a more in-depth mind map. This application can go across all of the subjects and can be a good tool for evaluation of knowledge of subject material.
Bubbl.us (https://bubbl.us/)
This tool is used for concept mapping and connecting ideas. This could be utilized both by teachers in a group setting and by students individually. By giving students the power to connect their ideas through this application, they will gain a better understanding for an overall topic. For example, students may explore a timeline through this source and list events that coincide with dates and occurrences, or simply separate subjects such as verbs and nouns. Not to mention, educators can use this tool as an introduction to a topic. By asking students their prior knowledge and connecting this knowledge using a concept map, students will gain familiarity on a subject in which they will soon be acquainted with.
Mindomo (https://www.mindomo.com/)
This application allows users to create graphic organizers and mind maps. Users can choose from a variety of pre-made templates or build their own. One of the cool features of it is that it allows users to add in hyperlinks to the different boxes. Images and videos can also be added, but it is not available on the free version. It is very easy to use and to speed up the process, users can press the tab key and a new box will appear, connected as a subtopic to the previous box. The theme and colors can also be changed as well. This can easily be used by teachers and by students to create graphic organizers for just about anything. They can be used for main idea organizers, flow charts, hierarchical diagrams, etc. The features make it more interactive for students as well.
Mindmeister (http://www.mindmeister.com)
This website allows you to create concept maps. It is a very simplistic website and is easy to use. Younger children will be able to understand how to use it and will enjoy making these diagrams by using technology rather than just writing it out. I believe this is good for children to use in the classroom because students will be able to present their information in a fashion that is organized in a fun fashion. Unfortunately the students will only be allowed to create three concept maps using the free account. However, I do believe that students can collaborate to use this website in a creative way.
Spiderscribe (http://www.spiderscribe.net/)
This is one website I found by looking at a teacher’s blog. It seems to combine most of the otherthings on my list to one all-inclusive concept mapping program. The program lets you createand add text, pictures, drawings, mapping, and attachments. This would be a nice program thatwould allow students to be creative and make their own interpretation of whatever topic was given. I like this site probably the most out of all the sites because it is really flexible and you can do all sorts of projects with it.
Popplet (http://www.popplet.com/)
Popplet is a great site for children to create and organize their thoughts using bright and colorful concept maps. This site allows for students to customize their own concept maps, as well as collaborate with a group of peers, as well as comment on another classmate’s creation. I feel like this would be extremely useful for an elementary classroom, as well as middle school and even high school. It’s a simple concise, and visual way to portray ideas.
Tuzzit (https://www.tuzzit.com/)
This is an online graphic organizer tool that lets the students choose a canvas to use or can upload your own to begin. Once a canvas is chosen, you can add a title, post-it notes, images, videos, links, stickers, maps, and checklists. This tool is very user-friendly and is easy to look at for the audience members. This can be beneficial for students as they are able to share and collaborate with other students and use their creativity to develop how they want their information organized in comparison to using a boring Powerpoint. This is a useful tool for teachers to use in the classroom because students can be creative with the organizer as well as it is easy to share with others for group projects.
Gliffy (www.gliffy.com)
Text-only concept maps and Venn diagrams
Mind42 (http://mind42.com/)
This is a mind mapping application that allows you to attach text boxes, web links (video, etc.) and music to create a more in-depth mind map. This application can go across all of the subjects and can be a good tool for evaluation of knowledge of subject material.
Bubbl.us (https://bubbl.us/)
This tool is used for concept mapping and connecting ideas. This could be utilized both by teachers in a group setting and by students individually. By giving students the power to connect their ideas through this application, they will gain a better understanding for an overall topic. For example, students may explore a timeline through this source and list events that coincide with dates and occurrences, or simply separate subjects such as verbs and nouns. Not to mention, educators can use this tool as an introduction to a topic. By asking students their prior knowledge and connecting this knowledge using a concept map, students will gain familiarity on a subject in which they will soon be acquainted with.
Mindomo (https://www.mindomo.com/)
This application allows users to create graphic organizers and mind maps. Users can choose from a variety of pre-made templates or build their own. One of the cool features of it is that it allows users to add in hyperlinks to the different boxes. Images and videos can also be added, but it is not available on the free version. It is very easy to use and to speed up the process, users can press the tab key and a new box will appear, connected as a subtopic to the previous box. The theme and colors can also be changed as well. This can easily be used by teachers and by students to create graphic organizers for just about anything. They can be used for main idea organizers, flow charts, hierarchical diagrams, etc. The features make it more interactive for students as well.
Mindmeister (http://www.mindmeister.com)
This website allows you to create concept maps. It is a very simplistic website and is easy to use. Younger children will be able to understand how to use it and will enjoy making these diagrams by using technology rather than just writing it out. I believe this is good for children to use in the classroom because students will be able to present their information in a fashion that is organized in a fun fashion. Unfortunately the students will only be allowed to create three concept maps using the free account. However, I do believe that students can collaborate to use this website in a creative way.
Spiderscribe (http://www.spiderscribe.net/)
This is one website I found by looking at a teacher’s blog. It seems to combine most of the otherthings on my list to one all-inclusive concept mapping program. The program lets you createand add text, pictures, drawings, mapping, and attachments. This would be a nice program thatwould allow students to be creative and make their own interpretation of whatever topic was given. I like this site probably the most out of all the sites because it is really flexible and you can do all sorts of projects with it.
Popplet (http://www.popplet.com/)
Popplet is a great site for children to create and organize their thoughts using bright and colorful concept maps. This site allows for students to customize their own concept maps, as well as collaborate with a group of peers, as well as comment on another classmate’s creation. I feel like this would be extremely useful for an elementary classroom, as well as middle school and even high school. It’s a simple concise, and visual way to portray ideas.
Tuzzit (https://www.tuzzit.com/)
This is an online graphic organizer tool that lets the students choose a canvas to use or can upload your own to begin. Once a canvas is chosen, you can add a title, post-it notes, images, videos, links, stickers, maps, and checklists. This tool is very user-friendly and is easy to look at for the audience members. This can be beneficial for students as they are able to share and collaborate with other students and use their creativity to develop how they want their information organized in comparison to using a boring Powerpoint. This is a useful tool for teachers to use in the classroom because students can be creative with the organizer as well as it is easy to share with others for group projects.
Gliffy (www.gliffy.com)
Text-only concept maps and Venn diagrams