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Web 2.0 Mindmapping &Brainstorming Tools:

A Quick Guide

MOHAMED AMIN EMBI

Centre for Academic AdvancementUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 MINDOMO

What is Mindomo?…………………………………………………...16

Benefits of Mindomo..………………………………………………

Advantages of using Mindomo in education……….…………………

Get started with Mindomo.…………………………………………….

References……………………………………………………………22

CHAPTER 2 MINDJET

What is Mindjet?.............................................................................................

Benefits of Mindjet for teachers ….…………………………………

Get started with Mindjet………………………………………………3

References………………………………………………………………..9

CHAPTER 3 WISE MAPPING

What is Wise Mapping?……………………………………………...16

Advantages of Wise Mapping……………….…………………………

Get started with Wise Mapping………………………………………..18

References………………………………………………………………22

CHAPTER 4 BUBBL.US

What is Bubbl.us?………………………………………………………

Benefits of Bubbl.us………………………………………….…………23

Ideas for usage as a research tool..…………………………………

Get started with Bubbl.us...…………………………………………….25

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CHAPTER 5 MAPUL

What is Mapul?.................................................................................... ...........

Advantages of Mapul…………………………………………………..

Get started with Mapul…………..……………………………………..2

References……………………………………………………………….8

CHAPTER 6 MIND42

What is a Mind42?....……………………………………………………..1

Advantages of Mind42..…..……………………………………………....1

Using Mind42……………………………..………………………….

Get started with Mind42…….…………………………………………2

References……………………………………………………………….6

CHAPTER 7 EDISTORM

What is Edistorm?..……………………………………………………..58

Benefits of Edistorm………....…………………………………………..

Using Edistorm in the classroom…………………………………………

Get started with Edistorm……………………………………………...60

References………………………………………………………………69

CHAPTER 8 WALLWISHER

What is Wallwisher?……………………………………………………70

Benefits of using Wallwisher.………………………………………..70

Using Wallwisher as a research tool………………………………..

Get started with Wallwisher…………………………………………72

References………………………………………………………………80

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CHAPTER 9 GROUPZAP

What is GroupZap?……………………………………………………81

Benefits of GroupZap..……………………………………………….81

Get started with GroupZap…………………………………………...82

References………………………………………………………………85

CHAPTER 10 SPIDERSCRIBE

What is SpiderScribe?……………………………………………………1

Benefits of SpiderScribe………………………………………………1

Advantages of SpiderScribe………………………………………….

Get started with SpiderScribe…………………………………………...3

References……………………………………………………………….9

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WHAT IS MINDOMO?

Mindomo is an online mind mapping tool and service that offers the perfect

place to develop ideas and brainstorm in team

(http://www.mindomo.com/help/faq.htm).

BENEFITS OF MINDOMO

1. Easily recallable.

2. Easily modified.

3. Flexible (adapts to user’s needs).

4. Simple to use.

5. Flash based online tool.

6. Neat look.

(Source: http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo-

038a1012f5a74f1e92d32f8677b87e8a

http://bibl.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/mindomo-free-online-flash-

mindmapping-tool/)

Chapter 1MINDOMO

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ADVANTAGES OF USING MINDOMO IN EDUCATION

The following are the advantages of using Mindomo in education:

1. Recognize trends, clusters and other patterns in your information.

2. Synthesize separate pieces of information into new knowledge.

3. Retain information more efficiently.

4. Enhance thinking and learning.

5. Communicate information more effectively.

6. Students can use mind maps to better understand and learn new

concepts, identify key concepts easily, evaluate concepts and ideas,

and improve problem solving.

7. Students can create, edit, and share mind maps with teachers and

other students.

8. Mindomo can be used as a pre- and post-topic assessment tool.

Students can preview a specified topic by creating a mind map to

show what they know at the beginning of a lesson. Following a lesson

or teaching unit students can review the material by creating a mind

map showing what they have learned.

(Source: http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo-

60666e8f41a7a1a7de6a63b465542dd5

http://www.web2teachingtools.com/Mindomo.html)

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GET STARTED WITH MINDOMO

Go to http://www.mindomo.com/

Creating an Account

Then, clickthe ‘Sign

Up’ button.

Click the ‘Sign Up’button to create a

Mindomo account.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

Or, you cansign up using

otheraccounts.

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Creating MapsSTEP 3

Click at the‘New Map’

button.

Mindomo willsend you an

email.

Click the linkgiven so that

you can activateyour Mindomo

account.

Insert the titleof your map.

Click at the‘New’ button.

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(a) Inserting topic or subtopic

(b) Changing the map’s theme

Double click toedit the title or

main topic.

Select thetheme you like.

Choose andinsert the typeof the mappingfor topic andits’ subtopics.

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(c) Changing the map’s theme

(d) Insert relationship

Select thelayout of themapping mapthat you like.

You can insertand choose the

boundary.

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Example of a mind mapping created

Mindomo Tools

Topics and subtopics.

Boundary.Relationshipbetween the

topic.

STEP 4

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Sharing Maps

Exporting/Importing Files

Edit your‘Share

Settings’.

STEP 5

Copy thelink given

and share itto thepublic.

Copy the embedcode given and

paste it onto yourwebsite.

STEP 6

Go to‘File’.

Select ‘Importfrom’ to

import themap you havecreated intoany image

format.

Select‘Export’ toexport otherfiles you’reyour map.

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REFERENCES

http://www.mindomo.com/help/faq.htm [8 October 2012]

http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo-

038a1012f5a74f1e92d32f8677b87e8a [8 October 2012]

http://bibl.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/mindomo-free-online-flash-

mindmapping-tool/ [8 October 2012]

http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo-

60666e8f41a7a1a7de6a63b465542dd5 [8 October 2012]

http://www.web2teachingtools.com/Mindomo.html [8 October 2012]

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WHAT IS MINDJET?

Mindjet is software for brainstorming, sharing ideas, creating plans,

prioritizing tasks, and working across teams to implement projects.

(Source: http://www.mindjet.com/)

BENEFITS OF MINDJET FOR TEACHERS

The following are some benefits of Mindjet for teachers:

1. Course planning: Help teachers manage their many classes and

numerous activities.

2. Research for lectures: Help teachers find and collect information for

lectures. They also help teachers to keep track of latest development

in their field and share that information readily with students.

3. Lecture compositions: Help teachers summarize, organize, and

present lecture information.

4. Presentations: Teachers and students can collaborate during the

lecture by jointly manipulating the lecture mind map, making lectures

fun and creative.

Chapter 2MINDJET

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WHAT IS MINDJET?

Mindjet is software for brainstorming, sharing ideas, creating plans,

prioritizing tasks, and working across teams to implement projects.

(Source: http://www.mindjet.com/)

BENEFITS OF MINDJET FOR TEACHERS

The following are some benefits of Mindjet for teachers:

1. Course planning: Help teachers manage their many classes and

numerous activities.

2. Research for lectures: Help teachers find and collect information for

lectures. They also help teachers to keep track of latest development

in their field and share that information readily with students.

3. Lecture compositions: Help teachers summarize, organize, and

present lecture information.

4. Presentations: Teachers and students can collaborate during the

lecture by jointly manipulating the lecture mind map, making lectures

fun and creative.

Chapter 2MINDJET

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5. Assessment of students: Mind maps express students’ misconceptions

just as clearly as their correct conceptions and can help students and

instructors diagnose and remedy these misconceptions.

(Source: http://blog.mindjet.com/2010/07/guest-post-learning-with-mind-

maps-part-2/)

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GET STARTED WITH MINDJET

Go to http://www.mindjet.com/

Creating an Account

Then, click the‘LET’S GET

GOING’ button.

Click at thisbutton.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

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Choosetype ofusage.

Insert therequired

information.Click the

‘CONTINUE’button.

This is how theMindjet mindmap will look

like.

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Creating Maps

(a) Inserting a Topic

STEP 3

Insert thetitle of your

map.

Open Mindjetand click at the

‘New’ icon.

Choose the typeof the template

you like.

Click at the‘Home’ tab. Use these

tools to inserta topic intoyour mind

map.

Then, click atthe ‘Create’

button.

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(b) Topic Elements

Floating topic.

Go to ‘TopicElements’.

Main topic.

Topic.

Write notes to yourtopic here.

Insert the URLaddress here to add

the hyperlink to yourtopic.

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(c) Tasks

Fileattached.

Image added.

Notesadded.

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(d) Boundary and relationship

Priority.

Progress.

Task done.

Click at the‘Insert’ tab.

Boundary.

Relationship.

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ExportingSTEP 4

Open your mindmaps and go to the

‘Home’ tab.

Then, click the‘Export’ button.

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REFERENCES

http://www.mindjet.com/

http://blog.mindjet.com/2010/07/guest-post-learning-with-mind-maps-part-2/

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WHAT IS WISE MAPPING?

Wise Mapping is the web mind mapping tool that leverages the power of

Mind Maps mixing new technologies like HTML 5.0 and SVG.

(http://www.wisemapping.com/faq.html).

ADVANTAGES OF WISE MAPPING

1. It is free.

2. It is easy to use.

3. It has an interactive interface.

4. It requires a sign up.

5. It allows you to create and edit colorful and complex mind maps

using just mouse and keyword.

6. It lets you customize your maps by changing the border, text, shape

and background color of your notes.

7. It has a sophisticated authoring editor to help you manage your maps.

8. You can share or save your mind maps right from the editor.

9. You can make your mind maps either private or public.

10. You can embed the image of your map anywhere you want online.

(Source: http://mahoganygirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/wise-mapping-great-mind-

maps-creation.html)

Chapter 3WISE MAPPING

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WHAT IS WISE MAPPING?

Wise Mapping is the web mind mapping tool that leverages the power of

Mind Maps mixing new technologies like HTML 5.0 and SVG.

(http://www.wisemapping.com/faq.html).

ADVANTAGES OF WISE MAPPING

1. It is free.

2. It is easy to use.

3. It has an interactive interface.

4. It requires a sign up.

5. It allows you to create and edit colorful and complex mind maps

using just mouse and keyword.

6. It lets you customize your maps by changing the border, text, shape

and background color of your notes.

7. It has a sophisticated authoring editor to help you manage your maps.

8. You can share or save your mind maps right from the editor.

9. You can make your mind maps either private or public.

10. You can embed the image of your map anywhere you want online.

(Source: http://mahoganygirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/wise-mapping-great-mind-

maps-creation.html)

Chapter 3WISE MAPPING

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GET STARTED WITH WISE MAPPING

Go to http://www.wisemapping.com/

Creating an Account

Then, clickthe ‘Sign

Up’ button.

Click the ‘Sign UpFree!’ button or youcan try without login

first.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

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Creating a map

Then, click the‘New’ button.

STEP 3

Then, click the‘Create’ button.

This is anexample ofmain topic

created.

Insert the nameand description

of the map.

This is howyour map will

look like.

Click ‘here’to start using

wisemapping.

To create a newmap, go to ‘My

Maps’.

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(a) Inserting topics or subtopics

(b) Adding other tools

An example of atopic and itssub-topicscreated.

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Sharing

Linkadded.

Relationship.Icon and noteadded to the

topic.

STEP 4

Click this iconto publish your

map.

Click at thisicon and insert

email of thepersons you

want to sharewith.

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Exporting Maps

Copy theembed codeand insert it

onto your blogor page.

Mark the‘EnableSharing’button.

Or click at the‘Public URLs’ tabto copy the URL

address.

STEP 5

Click this iconto export your

map.

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Choose theformat of themap you want

to export.

Then, click the‘Accept’ button.

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REFERENCES

http://www.wisemapping.com/faq.html

http://mahoganygirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/wise-mapping-great-mind-maps-

creation.html

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WHAT IS BUBBL.US?

Bubbl.us is a Web 2.0 tool that enables users to create mind mapping and

brainstorming diagrams online. To begin, the main topic or concept is

entered in to the parent bubble. Then ideas and thoughts are recorded in

colorful text bubbles linked to the parent bubble. Users continue to add text

bubbles which are color coded according to hierarchy. The site is simple and

easy to use. The application is Flash-based so the latest Flash viewer needs to

be installed.

(Source: http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html)

BENEFITS OF BUBBL.US

Some benefits for using Bubbl.us:

Easy to use.

Saving time, supplies, and money.

Does not require an account unless to save work.

Helps to organize thoughts and explore relationships.

Aids in generating ideas.

Encourages risk taking.

Encourages group discussions.

Chapter 4BUBBL.US

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WHAT IS BUBBL.US?

Bubbl.us is a Web 2.0 tool that enables users to create mind mapping and

brainstorming diagrams online. To begin, the main topic or concept is

entered in to the parent bubble. Then ideas and thoughts are recorded in

colorful text bubbles linked to the parent bubble. Users continue to add text

bubbles which are color coded according to hierarchy. The site is simple and

easy to use. The application is Flash-based so the latest Flash viewer needs to

be installed.

(Source: http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html)

BENEFITS OF BUBBL.US

Some benefits for using Bubbl.us:

Easy to use.

Saving time, supplies, and money.

Does not require an account unless to save work.

Helps to organize thoughts and explore relationships.

Aids in generating ideas.

Encourages risk taking.

Encourages group discussions.

Chapter 4BUBBL.US

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Incorporates multiple intelligences.

(Source: http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html)

IDEAS FOR USAGE AS A RESEARCH TOOLS

Bubbl.us allows users to create the mind mapping without the use of paper

and pen. Here are some ideas in using bubb.us as research tool:

Create flow charts for grant proposals.

Presenting the ideas of research

Create a mind map of a brainstorming session for research planning

that can be shared with all research team members using the

collaboration feature or pasted into a blog or wiki.

Organize sources or notes for a paper or research article, in order to

aid in the writing process and narrow the focus of each topic.

(Source: http://rbuerkett.edublogs.org/2009/03/08/reflections-on-bubblus/)

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GET STARTED WITH BUBBL.US

Go to: https://bubbl.us/

Creating an AccountSTEP 2

Fill in therequired

information.

Then, click‘Create

account’.

STEP 1

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Creating Mind MappingSTEP 3

Once you have registered,you need to sign in. Insertyour Username/email and

password.

Then, click the‘Sign In’ button.

Click the‘Sheet’ button.

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This is how yourbubbl.us sheet willlook like. Now you

can start creating yourmind mapping.

Create newbubble.

Create newchild bubble.

Delete thebubble.

Change thebubble

backgroundcolor.

Change thesize of the text.

Draw adirectional line

to anotherbubble.

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An example of a mind mapping created

Bubbl.Us ToolbarSTEP 4

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Printing

Exporting

STEP 5

STEP 6

Click at‘Print’icon.

Then, clickthe ‘Print’

button.

Choose yourprint layout.

Click atthe

‘Export’icon.

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Creating FolderSTEP 7

Then, click the‘Export’ button.

For theimage option,

select yourimageformat.

Choose yourexport option,either image orHTML Outline.

Save you worksheet.

This is the work sheet youhave created. You can

manage your work sheetby dragging this sheet to

your folder.

Click at the‘Folder’ button

to add thefolder.

This is the folderyou have created

and you canrename it.

For the free account,you are allowed tocreate only threesheets of mind

mapping.

‘Delete’button

to deleteyour

folder orsheet

created.

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Adding ContactsSTEP 8

Go to ‘Contacts’and click at

‘Add Contacts’.

Type your friends’sname/email. Thenclick at the ‘Find’

button.

List of your friendswill appear here.

Select your friends. This is your selectedfriend.

Then, click at‘Add to

Contacts’.

Once done, you canclick ‘Close’ to close

this dialogue box.

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Creating GroupsSTEP 9

Click at‘Group’button.

This is thenew groupyou have

created. Youcan renameyour group.

You can drag yourcontacts to the group

you have created.

Use this ‘Delete’button to delete yourcontact or the groupyou have created.

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SharingSTEP 10

If you clickhere, you can

see ‘Read-onlylink to sheet’and ‘HTML

embed code’.

Click at the ‘Sharing’button to start sharingyour mind mapping.

If you click ‘HTMLembed code’ thisdialogue box willappear. Copy the

HTML code to insertyour mind mappingonto your blog or

website.

If you click ‘Read-only link tosheet’ this dialogue box willappear. Copy the URL givenand share it with your friends

through IM or email.

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Select thesheet you like

to share.

Then chooseyour friends.

Lastly, click ‘ApplyPermission & Close’.

Click the desiredpermission to setreading or editing

access of your mindmapping.

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REFERENCES

http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html [4 April 2012]

http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html [4 April 2012]

http://rbuerkett.edublogs.org/2009/03/08/reflections-on-bubblus/ [4 April

2012]

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WHAT IS MAPUL?

Mapul’s MAPMYself is an online tool with an intuitive interface that helps you

to document mind maps and brainstorms directly into a digital format. This

makes it easier to recall the information in a later moment. The

maps/organograms are built in simple but effective organic looking graphics,

in which you are able to edit shape, colours and fonts. The digital format

offers an important benefit compared to plain pen and paper; the free trial

contains more than 3000 images that can be found and placed easily. If you

are willing to pay $4.60, the image library will be extended with a Flickr add-

in (www.flickr.com). As a premium user you are also able to add links to

other media to the branches. The ability to add any kind of image to your

map within a second adds interesting opportunities for brainstorm sessions.

(Source: http://wikid.eu/index.php/MAPMYself)

Chapter 5MAPUL

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WHAT IS MAPUL?

Mapul’s MAPMYself is an online tool with an intuitive interface that helps you

to document mind maps and brainstorms directly into a digital format. This

makes it easier to recall the information in a later moment. The

maps/organograms are built in simple but effective organic looking graphics,

in which you are able to edit shape, colours and fonts. The digital format

offers an important benefit compared to plain pen and paper; the free trial

contains more than 3000 images that can be found and placed easily. If you

are willing to pay $4.60, the image library will be extended with a Flickr add-

in (www.flickr.com). As a premium user you are also able to add links to

other media to the branches. The ability to add any kind of image to your

map within a second adds interesting opportunities for brainstorm sessions.

(Source: http://wikid.eu/index.php/MAPMYself)

Chapter 5MAPUL

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ADVANTAGES OF MAPUL

The advantages of using this tool in a teaching environment are as follow:

1. Ability to organize ideas and display them in a fun and pleasing way.

2. It is a nice tool to use to start a project or group project.

3. Organize thoughts and group ideas together

4. Break up the responsibilities and list the things that each person is to

do.

5. Free for the user.

6. Easy to use and is intuitive to create.

7. The final product is colorful and organized.

8. The mind maps can be used for a quick reference or for a more

complex memorization assignment.

(Source: http://wordlereview.blogspot.com/2012/06/theweb-2.html

http://jennaoliva.blogspot.com/2012/06/1.html)

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GET STARTED WITH MAPUL

Go to: http://mapmyself.com

Installing Microsoft Silverlight

On MAPUL orMAPMYself first

page, go to‘Pricing’.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Choose ‘TRYBASIC’ for afree account.

You need to update orinstall your browser with

Microsoft Silverlight.Click at the ‘Update And

Start’ button.

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Choose thetype of

installation,either

‘Windows’ or‘Macintosh’.

Click the ‘Run’button.

Once you havefinished installing

the application,click ‘GO’.

Then click the‘Install now’

button.

Then, wait forMAPUL

software to startloading.

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Signing Up

Creating Mind MapsSTEP 4

Fill in therequired

information.

STEP 3

Then, clickthe ‘OK’button.

Then, click the‘OK’ button.

Choose thecentral image oryou can uploadthe image fromyour computer. Enter the text

of your centralidea.

Click ‘SignUp’.

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Click and holdthis point.

Then, drag it tocreate a branch.

To insert a text or anidea at each branch,select the branch andtype directly using

your keyboard.

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ToolsSTEP 5

This is an example ofthe mind map you

have created.

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Choose the formatof the mind map

you want to export.Click this icon to copy theURL and embed code ofthe mind map you havecreated. Publish your

mind map on your blog orweb page.

Go to the‘Export’tab.

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REFERENCES

http://wikid.eu/index.php/MAPMYself [5 November 2012]

http://wordlereview.blogspot.com/2012/06/theweb-2.html [5 November

2012]

http://jennaoliva.blogspot.com/2012/06/1.html [5 November 2012]

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WHAT IS MIND42?

Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows

private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically

arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to

websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email

addresses to invite viewers or participants.

(Source:

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)

ADVANTAGES OF MIND42

Some advantages for using mind42 includes:

No installation needed.

Accessable everywhere.

Intuitive interface.

Many node attributes (icons, colors, images, text styles, links).

Collaboration (simultaneous editing).

Easy publishing and distribution of maps.

(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)

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50 Chapter 6: Mind42

WHAT IS MIND42?

Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows

private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically

arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to

websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email

addresses to invite viewers or participants.

(Source:

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)

ADVANTAGES OF MIND42

Some advantages for using mind42 includes:

No installation needed.

Accessable everywhere.

Intuitive interface.

Many node attributes (icons, colors, images, text styles, links).

Collaboration (simultaneous editing).

Easy publishing and distribution of maps.

(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)

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USING MIND42

(a) Affordance

Mind42 successfully links all streams of thought without cluttering the

workspace.

The simplicity of this application benefits a user by getting straight to

it and providing focus.

These tools enable a user to attach different forms of external

information. This incorporates an opportunity to clearly depict,

better explain or deepen thoughts.

The attachment of notes, images or linking to external web content, a

map of thinking is revealed. A user is now presented with a full and

contextualised visualisation of thinking.

(b) Group application

Mind42 has the potential to be very effective in the visualisation of a

groups overall objectives and activity.

With the commitment of all members to update and contribute to a

mind map, group activity can be easily monitored.

Any members that may not be contributing are quickly identified. Any

areas or ideas that may have been over looked can also be quickly

identified by the group and acted upon.

If a group implement’s icons for each member, ideas can be voted

upon and highlighted for further research.

Mind42.com offers groups a shared platform with an easy to use

interface.

(Source: http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42)

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GET STARTED WITH MIND42

Go to: http://www.mind42.com/

Signing UpSTEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

At the mind42homepage, click at the

‘Sign up’ button.

Then, click the‘Sign up’ button.

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Creating Mind MappingSTEP 3

Now you can startlogin. Insert your

registeredusername and

password.

Mind42 will send anemail to your

registered emailaccount.

Check your emailand click at the

link given.

Then, click the‘Signin’ button.

When you launchmind42, the ‘Mind mapmanager’ dialogue box

will appear. Go to‘New mind map’.

Type yourmind map

title.

Next, clickthe ‘Create’

button.

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This is howyour mind42

sheet willlook like.

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(a) Adding nodes

Click onceat yournode.You will see this

tool. To addanother node,

click at this icon.

Retype thename of your

new node.

If you want to addanother sibling of

the node, clickthis icon.

Then click‘Apply’ button.

This is an exampleof a mind mappingyou have created.

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(a) Adding nodes

Click onceat yournode.You will see this

tool. To addanother node,

click at this icon.

Retype thename of your

new node.

If you want to addanother sibling of

the node, clickthis icon.

Then click‘Apply’ button.

This is an exampleof a mind mappingyou have created.

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(b) Adding links to the node

Click at this icon.

‘Add new link’dialogue box will

appear. Go to‘External’ tab. Insert the selected URL

address here. Then,click the ‘Apply’

button.

Or, you can search forlinks by inserting the

keyword here.

This is the previewof your added link.

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(c) Adding attachment to the node

You can type ashort note here.

You can attach theWikipedia article atyour selected node.

You can attach the‘Todo-list’ or theprogress of yourselected node.

To add an attachmentin your selected node,

click this icon.

You can add three types of attachment.

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(d) Convert text node to image

You can insert theURL address of theimage, or you cansearch by inserting

the keyword.

To change the textnode to an image, click

this icon.

This is an exampleof a text node

changed into animage.

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Inviting & Managing CollaboratorsSTEP 4

To invite andmanage

collaborators,click at this icon.

You can enterone or more

email addresseshere.

Then, click the‘Invite’ button.

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Viewing Revision

Publishing Mind Maps

STEP 5

This is the list ofyour mindmapping

revision. Selectthe revision you

want to view.

To view the revision ofyour mind mapping youhave created, click at this

icon.

Then, click this icon toload the mind mapping

you want to view.

STEP 6

To publish yourmind mapping,click this icon.

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Copy this URLand send it to

your friends orcolleagues.

Copy this text intoyour blog or website

if you want todisplay the mind

map embedded in theblog or website.

Copy this text and integrateit into your blog or website- you will see a link whichwill bring the visitors to

your mind map afterclicking it.

Then,mark this

box.

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Copy this URLand send it to

your friends orcolleagues.

Copy this text intoyour blog or website

if you want todisplay the mind

map embedded in theblog or website.

Copy this text and integrateit into your blog or website- you will see a link whichwill bring the visitors to

your mind map afterclicking it.

Then,mark this

box.

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REFERENCES

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/ [12

April 2012]

http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42 [12 April 2012]

http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42 [17 May 2012]

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WHAT IS EDISTORM?

The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and

brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible

brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features

and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom, you can brainstorm

and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to

organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can teach

have their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal

groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a

collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the

screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky

notes in the work space. Public and solo Edistorm are free to create,

premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.

(Source: http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434)

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WHAT IS EDISTORM?

The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and

brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible

brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features

and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom, you can brainstorm

and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to

organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can teach

have their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal

groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a

collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the

screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky

notes in the work space. Public and solo Edistorm are free to create,

premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.

(Source: http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434)

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BENEFITS OF EDISTORM

The following are benefits you can get by using Edistorm:

1. No hastle because of known concept 'sticky notes'.

2. Understandable for everyone.

3. Easy way to brainstorm and plan.

4. Makes brainstorming and planning much easier and more pleasant.

5. Possible to use from different locations and work together real-time.

6. No longer bound to location.

7. Measure results.

8. Can share images, videos and links.

9. No need to install software.

10. It is free.

(Source: http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-

online-brainstorming-and.html)

USING EDISTORM IN THE CLASSROOM

The following are some ideas of using Edistorm in the classroom:

Edistorm offers an exceptional opportunity for students to

brainstorm, collaborate, and group ideas.

Students can use Edistorm to brainstorm ideas for writing, research,

for grouping ideas, and collaborating on group projects.

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Create an Edistorm for your students and ask them to group like

ideas, sort, and expand on thoughts. This could be done for any

historical event, literature, science concept, and even phonics.

Students could practice spelling by typing out their spelling words

along with a sentence or synonyms on sticky notes. Then, they can

group words by spelling pattern or common phoneme blends.

Create an Edistorm of sticky notes with English words and sticky

notes with a foreign language word on them. Students can work

together to group words with their meanings.

In math, create Edistorm with word problems on one color of sticky

note and answers on another set of sticky notes.

Students can work to create groups of problems and their solutions.

Edistorm can be used for whole class activities using an interactive

whiteboard, the class can brainstorm together and collect ideas or

use the grouping feature in an activity created by the teacher or

students.

(Source: http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434)

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GET STARTED WITH EDISTORM

Go to http://www.edistorm.com/

Creating an Account

Then, clickthe ‘Sign

Up’ button.

Click at thisbutton.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

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Creating a Strom

To know moreabout Edistorm,you can watch

the introductoryEdistrom video

here.

STEP 3

Or you can continueusing Edistorm by

clicking the ‘CreateNew Storm’ button.

Fill in therequired

information.

Open your Edistormand click at the

‘Create a Storm’button.

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(a) Adding Sticky Notes

Then, click the‘Create’button’.

Click at the‘STICKY’ tab.

This is anexample of your‘Storm’ being

displayed.

Type yournotes here. Then, click at

the ‘Add Idea’button’.

Select thecolor of sticky

notes.

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(b) Adding Photos

(c) Inserting Videos

Inter videoURL fromyoutube or

vimoe.

Click at the‘VIDEO’ tab.

Select the pictureyou want to

insert.

Click at the‘PHOTO’ tab.

Then, click the‘Open’ button.

Then, click the‘Upload Image’

button’.

Then, click atthe ‘AddVideo’button’.

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An example of a storm created.

Sharing

Sticky notes.

ImageVideo

STEP 4

Go to‘Share’.

Click at the‘Invite Users’

button.

Then, click at the‘Send Invites’

button.

You caninvite othersby sendingthe URL

address ofyour stormor you caninvite themvia emailaddress.

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REFERENCES

http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434 [16 October 2012]

http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-online-

brainstorming-and.html [16 October 2012]

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WHAT IS WALLWISHER?

Wallwisher is a collaborative tool that lets users be prosumers rather

consumers (Sharon Tonner 2011). It allow users to post their thoughts on a

common topic using electronic sticky notes on a shared digital wall. The

sticky note can incorporate an image, audio or video using the appropriate

web address link (Sharon Tonner 2011). Wallwisher can be also used for

personal note taking, to-do lists, feedback collection, etc. Best of all there is

no signup needed- simply create a wall and start posting (Anon. 2011).

BENEFITS OF USING WALLWISHER

The following are some benefits of using Wallwisher:

1. To allow in a collaborative conversation.

2. To brainstorm an idea.

3. To access discussions and ideas.

4. To provide an interactive area that incorporates text, audio and visual

materials.

5. To make the survey interactive through responding using mobile

devices that has internet accessibility.

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6. A wall that offers individual feedback when determining a decision

that needs a group vote.

7. A wall that tracks the completion status for each group member's

task (Anon. 2011).

USING WALLWISHER AS A RESEARCH TOOL

Collaborative research by working in small groups to find information

(http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-

research.html).

Provides a very simple way to gather feedback from

respondents (http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/).

Brainstormed and shared short simple ideas of research among

research group (http://www.teachmaths-

inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-ibl.htm).

Received and record the feedback of the research.

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GET STARTED WITH WALLWISHER

Go to:http://www.wallwisher.com/

Log in/Register

Click ‘Build a wall’if you do not want togo at login/register

page.

Click the loginbutton a top right

hand corner.

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Building & Customizing Walls

Then click the‘SIGN UP’ button.

Fill in the theWallwisher

account.

If you already havean account, just click

‘LOG IN’.

STEP 3

Click at the ‘Build awall’ button.

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Choose the existingimage you want or youcan browse the image

you like from yourcomputer or website.

Choose your privacy setting.You can control who canread, write and post notes

into your wall.

You can delete thewall you have

created.

Choose yourtheme of your

wall.

Change yourwall URLaddress.

Insert yourwall title anddescription.

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Typing Sticky Notes

Inserting Image

Double clickthe wall toadd sticky

notes.

Enter yourname.

Write your messagehere.

Add any item or format from a web linkor upload from your computer or youcan take a photo from your webcam.

Insert an imageURL location

here.

STEP 4

STEP 5

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Inserting Videos

An example of animage added.

Click to zoom theimage.

Insert URL location ofa video link here.

STEP 6

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Inserting Documents

Click at the videoto view and play.

Click this icon toupload a file from

your computer.

STEP 7

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Click here tobrowse the file.

An example ofa document

viewed.

Click at thedocument to

view.

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Sharing WallwisherSTEP 8

Mobilize yourwall using the

scan code.

Copy and pastethe embed codeonto your blogor web page.

Share your wallusing socializetools or you cansubscribe, snapand email thewall to others.

Click ‘Share’.

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REFERENCES

Anon. 2011. Wallwisher: A new way to promote student collaboration for

online colleges. http://blog.ecollegefinder.org/post/Wallwisher-A-New-

Way-to-Promote-Student-Collaboration-for-Online-Colleges.aspx [14

March 2011]

Sharon Tonner. 2011. Wallwisher. http://i-c-t.wikispaces.com/WALLWISHER

[14 March 2011]

http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-research.html[17 May 2012]

http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/ [17 May 2012]

http://www.teachmaths-inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-ibl.htm [17 May 2012]

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WHAT IS GROUPZAP?

GroupZap is a Web-based tool that groups of teammates and colleagues can

use to host real-time brainstorming sessions. The difference between a

meeting that is conducted through GroupZap and a meeting that’s held in a

typical conference room, besides the abundance of high-tech features and

tools is that GroupZap is an inclusive application that helps people get

involved no matter where they are located in the world.

(Source: http://www.appvita.com/2011/10/29/groupzap-creative-

brainstorming/)

BENEFITS OF GROUPZAP

The following are some benefits of using GroupZap:

1. Create a Whiteboard - Create a new board for the issue you want to

discuss or brainstorm. New boards are free and instantly available. Just

enter or confirm your email address and go straight to the board. You

can create as many boards as you like.

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WHAT IS GROUPZAP?

GroupZap is a Web-based tool that groups of teammates and colleagues can

use to host real-time brainstorming sessions. The difference between a

meeting that is conducted through GroupZap and a meeting that’s held in a

typical conference room, besides the abundance of high-tech features and

tools is that GroupZap is an inclusive application that helps people get

involved no matter where they are located in the world.

(Source: http://www.appvita.com/2011/10/29/groupzap-creative-

brainstorming/)

BENEFITS OF GROUPZAP

The following are some benefits of using GroupZap:

1. Create a Whiteboard - Create a new board for the issue you want to

discuss or brainstorm. New boards are free and instantly available. Just

enter or confirm your email address and go straight to the board. You

can create as many boards as you like.

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2. Invite Your Team - Share the board's URL with the other members of

your team. Just copy and instant message it or use our 'share' page to

send an email direct from GroupZap.

3. Get Stuck In - GroupZap uses a sticky note metaphor to allow you to

get stuff up on the board quickly. Unlike most whiteboarding software we

don't force you to write or draw with the mouse.

4. Moodboard or Document Store - Upload images or files simply by

dragging and dropping them into the web page, directly from your

computer's explorer or finder window. Use our simple boxes and arrows

to quickly sketch processes and dependencies.

5. Freedom of Choice - A GroupZap whiteboard can be used in lots of

different ways. Enable our range of stickers and select different

backgrounds to help organise and annotate your notes. After a

brainstorm, you can use stickers to vote on items.

6. Silent Brainstorm - One great way to use GroupZap is for all

participants to silently add notes to the board to capture everyone's

initial thoughts on a topic. Then, take it in turns to explain what your

stickies mean, and to remove any duplicates and add any newly inspired

points. Finally start to cluster, organise, discuss and summarise the

group's thoughts.

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7. Playback & Rewind - The entire history of the thought process is

recorded so you can rewind to review how certain ideas or decisions

came about.

8. Distribute Conclusions - Finally, create a PDF to send round to the

team as a record of the meeting for follow up actions or documents.

9. Follow Up & Review - Your team can continue to add items to the

board after meeting, as afterthoughts occur or absent colleagues become

available.

(Source: http://groupzap.com/tour/features/)

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GET STARTED WITH GROUPZAP

Go to: http://groupzap.com/

Creating a Map

Then, click at the‘Go to

Whiteboard >>’.

Click at the‘Start >>’

button.

STEP 2

STEP 1

To sign in,insert your

email addressand the topic

of your board.

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Inserting Stuffs

(a) Adding Notes

Click anddrag the

notes to theboard.

Double click thenotes to edit,

delete or changethe position.

Drop the noteson the board.

STEP 3

An example of aboard.

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(b) Adding Connections

(c) Adding Buttons/Badges

Select theconnection youwant to add on

your board.

Add on yourboard to showyour feedback.

This is anexample of theconnection you

have added.

Choose thebutton/badges.

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(d) Adding Images/Files

ExportingSTEP 4

Go to‘Images/Files’ andclick at the ‘Choose

file…’ button.

Or, you can insert the URLaddress of the images or file.

Go to‘EXPORT’.

Choose the typeof format you

want to export.

Or, you can click‘Share/Embed…’

Share your boardinto these social

websites.

Then, click tothe ‘Update>>’

button.

Copy and pastethese embedcodes onto

your blog orweb page.

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Inviting OthersSTEP 5

Go to‘INVITE’.

Click to the‘Send

Invitation>>’.

Click to the‘Save>>’button.

Choose yoursecurity setting.

Use the linkgiven and sendto anyone you

want to join theboard.

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REFERENCES

http://groupzap.com/tour/features/ [31 Oktober 2012]

http://www.appvita.com/2011/10/29/groupzap-creative-brainstorming/ [31

Oktober 2012]

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WHAT IS SPIDERSCRIBE?

SpiderScribe is an online mind mapping and brainstorming tool. It lets you

organize your ideas by connecting notes, files, calendar events, etc. in free-

form maps. You can collaborate and share those maps online!

(Source: http://www.spiderscribe.net/)

BENEFITS OF SPIDERSCRIBE

The following are some benefits of using SpiderScribe:

1. Connect and organize ideas

With SpiderScribe you can visualize your ideas by connecting

various pieces of information together. Unlike other mind

mapping applications, SpiderScribe allows you to create free-

style maps by connecting your stencils in any way.

2. Text, images, files, events, etc.

SpiderScribe maps can combine elements like text, images,

files, calendar events and geographic locations. More type of

stencils will be added in time. Stencils can be customized -

change colors, resize, format, etc.

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WHAT IS SPIDERSCRIBE?

SpiderScribe is an online mind mapping and brainstorming tool. It lets you

organize your ideas by connecting notes, files, calendar events, etc. in free-

form maps. You can collaborate and share those maps online!

(Source: http://www.spiderscribe.net/)

BENEFITS OF SPIDERSCRIBE

The following are some benefits of using SpiderScribe:

1. Connect and organize ideas

With SpiderScribe you can visualize your ideas by connecting

various pieces of information together. Unlike other mind

mapping applications, SpiderScribe allows you to create free-

style maps by connecting your stencils in any way.

2. Text, images, files, events, etc.

SpiderScribe maps can combine elements like text, images,

files, calendar events and geographic locations. More type of

stencils will be added in time. Stencils can be customized -

change colors, resize, format, etc.

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3. Share and Collaborate

You can create public and private maps. Private maps can be

shared with others and multiple people can collaborate on

them at the same time. Public maps can be viewed by

anybody, without having to login into SpiderScribe.

4. Access from anywhere

Your collection of maps is stored online and can be accessed

from anywhere, through internet. All you need is a web

browser (Flash plugin is required).

5. Embed maps into your website or blog

You can create public and private maps. Embed

SpiderScribe.net public maps into your website easily with our

Embed Wizard. You can modify the map size, zoom level,

even the visual area position and generate the embed code.

(Source: http://www.spiderscribe.net/tour.php)

ADVANTAGES OF SPIDERSCRIBE

The following are some advantages of using SpiderScribe:

Visual representation of information and the connection between

related features.

Easily embedded directly into your website.

Always up to date and displays the latest version – no need to re-

post it (like with static images).

Can be easily navigated and moved around

Looks nice, without much effort

(http://blog.spiderscribe.net/)

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GET STARTED WITH SPIDERSCRIBE

Go to: http://www.spiderscribe.net/

Signing Up

Choose Personal (free)account and click at

the ‘Sign Up >’ button.

Click at the‘sign up’button.

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Creating Maps

Fill in therequired

information.

Insert the titleand descriptionof the map youhave created.

Log in toSpiderscribe and

click at the ‘+Create New Map’

button.

Then, click atthe ‘Create’

button.

STEP 3

Then, click atthe ‘Create my

account’.

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Hold and dragthis icon on the

board to insert theidea of your map.

To add anothernew idea/branch,

click and dragthis symbol ‘+’.

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ToolsSTEP 3

An exampleof a mapcreated.

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SharingSTEP 3

Export the mapcreated to JPG

and PNGformat.

Place the mapcreated on the

board.

Use the link givento share with other

people.

Click atthe ‘Share’

button.

Then, click atthe

Save’ button.

You can click here toget the embed code topublish your map ontoyour blog or web page.

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REFERENCES

http://www.spiderscribe.net/

http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/blogs/libraries-and-learning/11-08/spiderscribe

http://www.spiderscribe.net/tour.php

http://blog.spiderscribe.net/