Web 2.0 Graphic Organizers are visual tools that help students organize information and convey meaning. They are suitable for students in all age groups and can be used as a meta-cognitive tool where students organize and control their own learning. If you would like to add some tech into your lessons, here are my recommendations:
Mind 42 is a collaborative browser-based free online mind mapping application that has an incredible collection of features. First, users can collaborate with multiple users in real time, and see what people are doing right on the screen in front of them. In addition, users can communicate with others using collaboration tools built in, including Skype chat integration. Therefore, this is a great application that can be used to plan and produce informational writing.
Mind Meister is an online mind mapping and brainstorming software that facilitates collaboration. Students can share any mind map easily. Once shared, they can collaborate on any mind map in real-time. Color-coded effects highlight changes by others and the integrated live chat lets students exchange thoughts with their peers directly. Therefore, the brainstorming process of writing can be quite engaging as it helps students to clarify and organize the structure of their argument before they start writing.
This website and this essay mapping tool allow teachers to engage their students in online learning with interactive tools which help students to organize their thoughts. Some of these interactive graphic organizers can help teachers to teach expository writing because these graphic organizers allow students to develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion. The finished maps can be saved, e-mailed, and printed. As last, the website provides teachers with lesson plans that use interactive graphic organizers.
Text 2 Mind Map is one of the most popular mind mapping tools on the web. It allows its users to organize their thought process. In addition, its users can categorize sections by placing all of information into a tree diagram. Each bubble that is connected by a line to another bubble is a different shade of color. This is helpful because it makes a clear distinction between the other bubbles that surround it. Finally, its users can download, share, and save their mind maps.
Bubbl us is a Web 2.0 tool that enables teachers to help their students create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams online. To start with, the main topic/concept is typed into the parent bubble. Then brainstorming tree is expanded by typing ideas and thoughts in colorful text bubbles linked to the parent bubble. Users can save their work and share it with others as a read-only file or they can allow others to edit it.
Below is a video showing how to use Bubbl us:
Mind 42 is a collaborative browser-based free online mind mapping application that has an incredible collection of features. First, users can collaborate with multiple users in real time, and see what people are doing right on the screen in front of them. In addition, users can communicate with others using collaboration tools built in, including Skype chat integration. Therefore, this is a great application that can be used to plan and produce informational writing.
Mind Meister is an online mind mapping and brainstorming software that facilitates collaboration. Students can share any mind map easily. Once shared, they can collaborate on any mind map in real-time. Color-coded effects highlight changes by others and the integrated live chat lets students exchange thoughts with their peers directly. Therefore, the brainstorming process of writing can be quite engaging as it helps students to clarify and organize the structure of their argument before they start writing.
This website and this essay mapping tool allow teachers to engage their students in online learning with interactive tools which help students to organize their thoughts. Some of these interactive graphic organizers can help teachers to teach expository writing because these graphic organizers allow students to develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion. The finished maps can be saved, e-mailed, and printed. As last, the website provides teachers with lesson plans that use interactive graphic organizers.
Text 2 Mind Map is one of the most popular mind mapping tools on the web. It allows its users to organize their thought process. In addition, its users can categorize sections by placing all of information into a tree diagram. Each bubble that is connected by a line to another bubble is a different shade of color. This is helpful because it makes a clear distinction between the other bubbles that surround it. Finally, its users can download, share, and save their mind maps.
Bubbl us is a Web 2.0 tool that enables teachers to help their students create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams online. To start with, the main topic/concept is typed into the parent bubble. Then brainstorming tree is expanded by typing ideas and thoughts in colorful text bubbles linked to the parent bubble. Users can save their work and share it with others as a read-only file or they can allow others to edit it.
Below is a video showing how to use Bubbl us:
These tools are simple and easy to use - great additions to your list of teacher resources!
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