A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. Web 2.0 mind mapping- makes it collaborative. (Wikipedia)
SITES TO CREATE:
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Creately - no registration required- if you want to share or save you need an account.
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Seavus DropMind
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Lovely Charts
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Draw Anywhere
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Gliffy.com
- Bubbl.us
- Thinkfold
- Slick Plan - What's not to like? Easy to use, create beautiful flow charts, then embed to a site.
- Webspiration - The popular desktop application (Inspiration) is now the web... nuff said.
- Diagrammr - Quite simply the easiest mind mapping site to use, no registration is necessary, then share the URL w/ others.
- Imagination Cubed - Nice looking site that is ideal for the electronic whiteboards w/ the ability to draw your own mind maps.
- Edistorm - Real-Time mind mapping w/ sticky notes.
- Education Eye - A great way to brainstorm w/ this innovative search engine.
- Mind42 - Nice collaborative mind mapping site that is easy to use.
- Mindmeister - Beautiful looking mind mapping site w/ the ability to embed into a site.
- Mindomo - One of the most detailed mind mapping sites w/ lots of web 2.0 features, such as sharing, commenting, etc.
- Popplet
Check out: VocabGrabber
RESOURCES
The effect of concept mapping on students’ learning achievements and interests
USING ONLINE CONCEPT MAPPING WITH PEER LEARNING TO ENHANCE CONCEPT APPLICATION