While searching Delicious for a "web 2.0 education" site, I came across a site called "Online Mind Mapping." Just because of the intriguing title, I checked it out and...I think it's a great idea! The company who owns the "Online Mind Mapping" software is called MindMeister; mind mapping is all online so maps made can be accessed at anytime. This tool could be used in the classroom for students to brainstorm collaboratively on a given topic or project, to find a solution to a problem, etc. The examples of maps that I saw on the website were colorful and interesting; they certainly would've kept my interest as a student! Mind mapping could also be used with fellow educators to collectively brainstorm, take meeting notes, use at conferences, etc. The only down side to MindMeister is that although free trials are available, a license to use the product must be purchased by a school, university, for personal use, etc. However, it's certainly something that I think could be useful in all grade levels, from elementary school and right on up the ladder.
Click here to visit MindMeister!
--Kristin.
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Great tool! I bookmarked it myself!
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