Mind Maps App
Mindmaps is a concept mapping app that is open-source, totally free and without advertisements. Moreover, the app allows you to build your concept map in your browser and save it in several formats. This is only one tool for creating mind maps or concept maps. To learn more about high tech, low tech and no […]
Concept Maps for teaching and learning
What are concept maps? “A concept map is a type of graphic organizer used to represent knowledge of a topic, forge connections between ideas and create visual representations of one’s understandings. Concept maps begin with a main idea (or concept) and then branch out to show how that main idea can be broken down into […]
Inspiration Maps
Inspiration is a concept mapping iPad app that allows users to digitally brainstorm ideas. Brainstorming helps learners (and teachers!) connect their background knowledge to new learning concepts and content. There are many available free and paid applications (browser based, computer based or mobile) to support concept mapping. Mindmup is a free browser based application that […]
Popplet
Popplet is a digital tool that can be used to capture ideas and then organize them in a mindmap format. It can be accessed freely on an iPad, smartphone, or computer. Popplet is a collaborative mind mapping software. It allows students to manipulate their thoughts more easily than on paper. They can prepare essays, timelines, and […]
MindMup 2.0
MindMup 2.0 is a free mind-mapping tool that can be used for individual notes-taking, collaboratively planning, and for students to work collaboratively in classrooms. To use Mindmup: Launch the website: https://www.mindmup.com/ Click on “Get Started” and “Create a new Map” (if you wish to create a collaborative map, first select ‘google drive’ – that way collaborators […]
