Online+Apps-Concept+Mapping

For this module, check out the lists of online applications I've put together. Act as a critic and evaluate at least four online applications across the different lists. Try the sites out. Put them through the ropes. Are they easy to use? Would your students be able use them? Write an evaluation for each of the site you check out. Also, explain how you could use the application in YOUR class. Note: If another person has evaluated one of the applications already, you can build off their evaluations. I'd like to have the whole list of links evaluated though. Each evaluation you write should **be about 150 words in length.**


 * Note: All of these sites are (or were) FREE. If you come across a site that is no longer FREE, don't review it. For this assignment, I want us to examine only those tools that are freely available to our classrooms! Also, be sure to put your name with your posts. **

[|Webspiration] [|Text 2 Mind Map] khorting: This is an application that students could quickly do to demonstrate they can organizer their thinking. It organizes by color. I was thinking of doing it with my explorers unit. Students could map out the various explorers and important qualities that go with each. It's not a very deep app. Basically, it just makes a quick and easy concept map that is visually pleasing. I didn't have to log in to use it either. Students could download it and save it or print it. There weren't any introduction videos or FAQ tools, but it was pretty self explanatory. Some of the other applications I looked at on here were way more complicated. I liked this one because it was so fast. If you just want a quick snapshot to see how students are organizing their information, this is the way to go. However, there wasn't any place for them to add details or pictures. [|MindMeister] Lallen: This site was really cool and easy to use, but you could only create 3 mind maps for free. Multiple users could collaborate, you could create a presentation, and it is compatible with many devices. You had the ability to add links, files, due dates and tasks. There were a ton of icons and emojis available to add to your map, but you would not be able to upload images on the free version. I was able to change text size, backgrounds and colors. Overall, it was pretty user friendly. The maps were visually appealing and offered a great deal of choice and flexibility, possibly too many options for students. [|Bubbl.us] [|Mindomo] [|Spinscape] khorting: This wouldn't open [|Gliffy] [|mind42] khorting; This one looks really neat. It seems like you can add pictures and information on your map. It looks very professional. The pictures can also zoom in.There is a setting that allows students to collaborate too. I really like this one, but I had a lot of difficulty figuring out how to use it. There is a user guide, but it was very cumbersome to read. I gave up on this one. With some further investigation I think it would be a great app! [|WiseMapping] [|FlowChart]
 * Concept Mapping sites: **