I explored both Bubbl.us and Text2Mindmap and found Text2Mindmap quite easy to use and was able to navigate my way around quite easily and quickly to create an online concept map. The program created the interconnected boxes and was displayed so that it was easy to read at a glance. I liked the way we could write all our ideas under each heading and it created the mind map which takes less time. Bubbl.us took more time as I had to create each individual box and make sure that they were connected to the right heading. I kept creating too many boxes so was continually deleting and making new boxes which took some time. Here is one of my online concept maps I created using Text2Mindmap.
Mind maps are used to create new ideas and link them to a central key idea. This activity is great for brainstorming activities and to get students to critically think about an idea or concept and get a deeper understanding of the material (Douma, Ligierko). This activity may also be used for memory, visual thinking and problem solving.
Looking at online concept maps through using a PMI thinking activity it enables you see the positives and negatives of using this activity in the classroom.
| PLUSES | MINUSES | INTERESTINGS |
| Fun Easy to use Quick to design Interconnected boxes Can include images or symbols to make it visually interesting Easy to read No software installation Share mindmaps on blogs or wiki Lead to groupwork | Sometimes they might want to work offline security | Note taking to present like ideas and concepts. |
This technology can be used in your personal and professional life along with using it in education. Online concept maps facilitate teaching complex and multi-faceted topics while offering a visually rich and interactive interface that fuels student’s curiosity and creativity (Douma, Ligierko).
Students will see the online concept maps as a new way of learning, incorporating technology into the learning process. It is more engaging than the traditional way of creating a mind map using a piece of paper and a pen. By using Text2Mindmap, you can integrate images as well as text which will improve the visual of the concept map.
References
Douma. M, & Ligierko. G (Copyright 2009) Creating Online Mind Maps and Concept Maps. Pg 1 -8. Retrieved on 8th April 2011 from: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/09_20011.pdf
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