Web 2.

0 Mindmapping & Brainstorming Tools: A Quick Guide

MOHAMED AMIN EMBI

Centre for Academic Advancement Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 1 MINDOMO 1 2 What is Mindomo?...16 1 Benefits of Mindomo.. Advantages of using Mindomo in education.

Get started with Mindomo.. 3 References22 9 CHAPTER 2 MINDJET 10

What is Mindjet?............................................................................................. Benefits of Mindjet for teachers .

10 Get started with Mindjet312 References..9 19 CHAPTER 3 WISE MAPPING

What is Wise Mapping?...16 20 Advantages of Wise Mapping. 20 Get started with Wise Mapping..18 21 References22 27 CHAPTER 4 BUBBL.US

What is Bubbl.us? 28 Benefits of Bubbl.us.23 28 Ideas for usage as a research tool.. 29 Get started with Bubbl.us....25 30 References 40

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MAPUL 41

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

Advantages of Mapul.. 42 Get started with Mapul....2 43 References.8 49 CHAPTER 6 MIND42

What is a Mind42?......1 50 Advantages of Mind42........1 50 Using Mind42... 51 Get started with Mind42.2 52 References.6 62 CHAPTER 7 EDISTORM

What is Edistorm?....58 63 Benefits of Edistorm......64 Using Edistorm in the classroom 64 Get started with Edistorm...60 66 References69 71 CHAPTER 8 WALLWISHER

What is Wallwisher?70 72 Benefits of using Wallwisher...70 72 Using Wallwisher as a research tool.. 73 Get started with Wallwisher72 74 References80 82

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CHAPTER 9

GROUPZAP

What is GroupZap?81 83 Benefits of GroupZap...81 83 Get started with GroupZap...82 86 References85 91 CHAPTER 10 SPIDERSCRIBE What is SpiderScribe?1 92 Benefits of SpiderScribe192 Advantages of SpiderScribe. 93 Get started with SpiderScribe...3 94 References.9 99

Chapter 1: Mindomo

MINDOMO
WHAT IS MINDOMO?

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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 users needs). 4. Simple to use. 5. Flash based online tool. 6. Neat look. (Source: http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo038a1012f5a74f1e92d32f8677b87e8a http://bibl.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/mindomo-free-online-flashmindmapping-tool/)

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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-mindomo60666e8f41a7a1a7de6a63b465542dd5 http://www.web2teachingtools.com/Mindomo.html)

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GET STARTED WITH MINDOMO

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Creating an Account

Click the Sign Up button to create a Mindomo account.

Fill in the required information.

Then, click the Sign Up button.

Or, you can sign up using other accounts.

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Mindomo will send you an email.

Click the link given so that you can activate your Mindomo account.

STEP 3

Creating Maps

Click at the New Map button.

Insert the title of your map.

Click at the New button.

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Double click to edit the title or main topic.

(a) Inserting topic or subtopic

Choose and insert the type of the mapping for topic and its subtopics.

(b) Changing the maps theme

Select the theme you like.

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(c) Changing the maps theme

Select the layout of the mapping map that you like.

(d) Insert relationship

You can insert and choose the boundary.

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Example of a mind mapping created

Relationship between the topic.

Boundary.

Topics and sub topics.

STEP 4

Mindomo Tools

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STEP 5

Sharing Maps

Edit your Share Settings. Copy the embed code given and paste it onto your website.

Copy the link given and share it to the public.

STEP 6
Go to File.

Exporting/Importing Files

Select Import from to import the map you have created into any image format.

Select Export to export other files youre your map.

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REFERENCES http://www.mindomo.com/help/faq.htm [8 October 2012] http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo038a1012f5a74f1e92d32f8677b87e8a [8 October 2012] http://bibl.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/mindomo-free-online-flashmindmapping-tool/ [8 October 2012] http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/advantages-of-mindomo60666e8f41a7a1a7de6a63b465542dd5 [8 October 2012] http://www.web2teachingtools.com/Mindomo.html [8 October 2012]

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Chapter 2: Mindjet

MINDJET
WHAT IS MINDJET?

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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.

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

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GET STARTED WITH MINDJET

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Creating an Account

Click at this button.

Fill in the required information. Then, click the LETS GET GOING button.

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Choose type of usage. Insert the required information. Click the CONTINUE button.

This is how the Mindjet mind map will look like.

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STEP 3

Creating Maps

Open Mindjet and click at the New icon.

Insert the title of your map.

Choose the type of the template you like.

Then, click at the Create button.

(a) Inserting a Topic

Click at the Home tab.

Use these tools to insert a topic into your mind map.

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Floating topic.

Main topic. Topic.

(b) Topic Elements

Go to Topic Elements.

Insert the URL address here to add the hyperlink to your topic.

Write notes to your topic here.

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Notes added.

File attached.

Image added. (c) Tasks

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Progress.

Priority.

Task done.

(d) Boundary and relationship Click at the Insert tab.

Boundary.

Relationship.

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STEP 4

Exporting

Open your mind maps 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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Chapter 3: Wise Mapping

WISE MAPPING
WHAT IS WISE MAPPING?

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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-mindmaps-creation.html)

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GET STARTED WITH WISE MAPPING

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Creating an Account

Click the Sign Up Free! button or you can try without login first.

Fill in the required information.

Then, click the Sign Up button.

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Click here to start using wise mapping.

STEP 3

Creating a map

Then, click the New button.

To create a new map, go to My Maps.

Insert the name and description of the map.

Then, click the Create button.

This is how your map will look like.

This is an example of main topic created.

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(a) Inserting topics or subtopics

An example of a topic and its sub-topics created. (b) Adding other tools

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Relationship.

Icon and note added to the topic.

Link added.

STEP 4

Sharing

Click at this icon and insert email of the persons you want to share with.

Click this icon to publish your map.

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Mark the Enable Sharing button. Or click at the Public URLs tab to copy the URL address.

Copy the embed code and insert it onto your blog or page.

STEP 5

Exporting Maps

Click this icon to export your map.

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Choose the format of the map 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-mapscreation.html

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Chapter 4: Bubbl.us

BUBBL.US
WHAT IS BUBBL.US?

Chapter 4

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.

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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

STEP 1

Go to: https://bubbl.us/

STEP 2

Creating an Account

Fill in the required information.

Then, click Create account.

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Once you have registered, you need to sign in. Insert your Username/email and password.

Then, click the Sign In button.

STEP 3

Creating Mind Mapping

Click the Sheet button.

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This is how your bubbl.us sheet will look like. Now you can start creating your mind mapping.

Change the size of the text.

Draw a directional line to another bubble. Delete the bubble.

Change the bubble background color. Create new bubble. Create new child bubble.

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An example of a mind mapping created

STEP 4

Bubbl.Us Toolbar

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STEP 5

Printing

Click at Print icon.

Choose your print layout.

Then, click the Print button.

STEP 6

Exporting

Click at the Export icon.

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Choose your export option, either image or HTML Outline. For the image option, select your image format. Then, click the Export button.

STEP 7

Creating Folder Click at the Folder button to add the folder.

Save you work sheet.

This is the work sheet you have created. You can manage your work sheet by dragging this sheet to your folder. For the free account, you are allowed to create only three sheets of mind mapping.

This is the folder you have created and you can rename it. Delete button to delete your folder or sheet created.

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STEP 8

Adding Contacts

Go to Contacts and click at Add Contacts.

Type your friendss name/email. Then click at the Find button.

List of your friends will appear here. Select your friends.

This is your selected friend.

Then, click at Add to Contacts.

Once done, you can click Close to close this dialogue box.

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STEP 9

Creating Groups

This is the new group you have created. You can rename your group. You can drag your contacts to the group you have created.

Click at Group button.

Use this Delete button to delete your contact or the group you have created.

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STEP 10

Sharing

Click at the Sharing button to start sharing your mind mapping. If you click here, you can see Read-only link to sheet and HTML embed code.

If you click HTML embed code this dialogue box will appear. Copy the HTML code to insert your mind mapping onto your blog or website.

If you click Read-only link to sheet this dialogue box will appear. Copy the URL given and share it with your friends through IM or email.

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Click the desired permission to set reading or editing access of your mind mapping.

Select the sheet you like to share.

Then choose your friends.

Lastly, click Apply Permission & Close.

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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/ 2012] [4 April

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MAPUL
WHAT IS MAPUL?

Chapter 5

Mapuls 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 addin (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)

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ADVANTAGES OF MAPUL The advantages of using this tool in a teaching environment are as follow: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ability to organize ideas and display them in a fun and pleasing way. It is a nice tool to use to start a project or group project. Organize thoughts and group ideas together Break up the responsibilities and list the things that each person is to do. Free for the user. Easy to use and is intuitive to create. The final product is colorful and organized. 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

STEP 1

Go to: http://mapmyself.com

STEP 2

Installing Microsoft Silverlight

On MAPUL or MAPMYself first page, go to Pricing.

Choose TRY BASIC for a free account.

You need to update or install your browser with Microsoft Silverlight. Click at the Update And Start button.

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Choose the type of installation, either Windows or Macintosh.

Click the Run button. Then click the Install now button.

Then, wait for MAPUL software to start loading.

Once you have finished installing the application, click GO.

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STEP 3

Signing Up

Fill in the required information. Click Sign Up. Then, click the OK button.

STEP 4

Creating Mind Maps

Choose the central image or you can upload the image from your computer. Then, click the OK button.

Enter the text of your central idea.

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Click and hold this point. Then, drag it to create a branch.

To insert a text or an idea at each branch, select the branch and type directly using your keyboard.

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This is an example of the mind map you have created.

STEP 5

Tools

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Go to the Exporttab.

Choose the format of the mind map you want to export.

Click this icon to copy the URL and embed code of the mind map you have created. Publish your mind map on your blog or web page.

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REFERENCES http://wikid.eu/index.php/MAPMYself [5 November 2012] http://wordlereview.blogspot.com/2012/06/theweb-2.html 2012] http://jennaoliva.blogspot.com/2012/06/1.html [5 November 2012] [5 November

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Chapter 6: Mind42

MIND42
WHAT IS MIND42?

Chapter 6

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 implements 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

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Signing Up

At the mind42 homepage, click at the Sign up button.

Fill in the required information. Then, click the Sign up button.

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Mind42 will send an email to your registered email account.

Check your email and click at the link given.

Now you can start login. Insert your registered username and password. Then, click the Signin button.

STEP 3

Creating Mind Mapping When you launch mind42, the Mind map manager dialogue box will appear. Go to New mind map.

Type your mind map title.

Next, click the Create button.

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This is how your mind42 sheet will look like.

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(a) Adding nodes

You will see this tool. To add another node, click at this icon.

Click once at your node.

Retype the name of your new node.

If you want to add another sibling of the node, click this icon.

Then click Apply button.

This is an example of a mind mapping you 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 for links by inserting the keyword here.

This is the preview of your added link.

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(c) Adding attachment to the node

To add an attachment in your selected node, click this icon. You can add three types of attachment.

You can type a short note here.

You can attach the Wikipedia article at your selected node. You can attach the Todo-list or the progress of your selected node.

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(d) Convert text node to image To change the text node to an image, click this icon.

You can insert the URL address of the image, or you can search by inserting the keyword.

This is an example of a text node changed into an image.

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STEP 4

Inviting & Managing Collaborators

To invite and manage collaborators, click at this icon.

You can enter one or more email addresses here.

Then, click the Invite button.

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STEP 5

Viewing Revision

To view the revision of your mind mapping you have created, click at this icon. This is the list of your mind mapping revision. Select the revision you want to view. Then, click this icon to load the mind mapping you want to view.

STEP 6

Publishing Mind Maps

To publish your mind mapping, click this icon.

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Then, mark this box.

Copy this URL and send it to your friends or colleagues. Copy this text and integrate it into your blog or website - you will see a link which will bring the visitors to your mind map after clicking it. Copy this text into your blog or website if you want to display the mind map embedded in the blog or website.

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REFERENCES http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/ April 2012] http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42 [12 April 2012] http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42 [17 May 2012] [12

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EDISTORM
WHAT IS EDISTORM?

Chapter 7

The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and brainstorm. It is inspired by Edisons 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

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Creating an Account

Click at this button.

Fill in the required information. Then, click the Sign Up button.

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To know more about Edistorm, you can watch the introductory Edistrom video here.

Or you can continue using Edistorm by clicking the Create New Storm button. Creating a Strom

STEP 3

Open your Edistorm and click at the Create a Storm button.

Fill in the required information.

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This is an example of your Storm being displayed.

Then, click the Create button.

(a) Adding Sticky Notes

Click at the STICKY tab.

Select the color of sticky notes.

Type your notes here.

Then, click at the Add Idea button.

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(b) Adding Photos

Click at the PHOTO tab.

Then, click the Upload Image button.

Select the picture you want to insert.

Then, click the Open button.

(c) Inserting Videos

Click at the VIDEO tab. Inter video URL from youtube or vimoe.

Then, click at the Add Video button.

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An example of a storm created.

Sticky notes. Video Image

STEP 4

Sharing

Go to Share.

Click at the Invite Users button.

You can invite others by sending the URL address of your storm or you can invite them via email address. Then, click at the Send Invites button.

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REFERENCES http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434 [16 October 2012] http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-onlinebrainstorming-and.html [16 October 2012]

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Chapter 8: Wallwisher

WALLWISHER
WHAT IS WALLWISHER?

Chapter 8

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-wallwisherresearch.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.teachmathsinthinking.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

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Log in/Register

Click the login button a top right hand corner.

Click Build a wall if you do not want to go at login/register page.

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Fill in the the Wallwisher account.

Then click the SIGN UP button. If you already have an account, just click LOG IN.

STEP 3

Building & Customizing Walls

Click at the Build a wall button.

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Choose the existing image you want or you can browse the image you like from your computer or website.

Insert your wall title and description.

Choose your theme of your wall. Choose your privacy setting. You can control who can read, write and post notes into your wall. You can delete the wall you have created. Change your wall URL address.

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STEP 4

Typing Sticky Notes

Enter your name. Double click the wall to add sticky notes.

Write your message here. Add any item or format from a web link or upload from your computer or you can take a photo from your webcam.

STEP 5

Inserting Image

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An example of an image added. Click to zoom the image.

STEP 6

Inserting Videos

Insert URL location of a video link here.

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Click at the video to view and play.

STEP 7

Inserting Documents

Click this icon to upload a file from your computer.

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Click here to browse the file.

Click at the document to view.

An example of a document viewed.

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STEP 8

Sharing Wallwisher

Share your wall using socialize tools or you can subscribe, snap and email the wall to others.

Copy and paste the embed code onto your blog or web page.

Mobilize your wall using the scan code.

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-NewWay-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-isibl.htm [17 May 2012]

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GROUPZAP
WHAT IS GROUPZAP?

Chapter 9

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

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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

STEP 1

Go to: http://groupzap.com/

STEP 2

Creating a Map

Click at the Start >> button.

To sign in, insert your email address and the topic of your board.

Then, click at the Go to Whiteboard >>.

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An example of a board.

STEP 3

Inserting Stuffs (a) Adding Notes Double click the notes to edit, delete or change the position.

Drop the notes on the board.

Click and drag the notes to the board.

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(b) Adding Connections

This is an example of the connection you have added.

Select the connection you want to add on your board.

(c) Adding Buttons/Badges

Choose the button/badges.

Add on your board to show your feedback.

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(d) Adding Images/Files

Go to Images/Files and click at the Choose file button.

Or, you can insert the URL address of the images or file.

STEP 4

Exporting

Go to EXPORT.

Choose the type of format you want to export.

Or, you can click Share/Embed Share your board into these social websites. Then, click to the Update>> button.

Copy and paste these embed codes onto your blog or web page.

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STEP 5

Inviting Others

Go to INVITE.

Use the link given and send to anyone you want to join the board.

Click to the Send Invitation>>. Choose your security setting. Click to the Save>> button.

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REFERENCES http://groupzap.com/tour/features/ [31 Oktober 2012] http://www.appvita.com/2011/10/29/groupzap-creative-brainstorming/ Oktober 2012] [31

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SPIDERSCRIBE
WHAT IS SPIDERSCRIBE?

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SpiderScribe is an online mind mapping and brainstorming tool. It lets you organize your ideas by connecting notes, files, calendar events, etc. in freeform 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 freestyle 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 repost it (like with static images). Can be easily navigated and moved around Looks nice, without much effort

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GET STARTED WITH SPIDERSCRIBE

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Signing Up

Click at the sign up button.

Choose Personal (free) account and click at the Sign Up > button.

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Fill in the required information.

Then, click at the Create my account.

STEP 3

Creating Maps

Log in to Spiderscribe and click at the + Create New Map button.

Insert the title and description of the map you have created.

Then, click at the Create button.

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Hold and drag this icon on the board to insert the idea of your map.

To add another new idea/branch, click and drag this symbol +.

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Tools

An example of a map created.

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Place the map created on the board.

Export the map created to JPG and PNG format.

STEP 3

Sharing

Click at the Share button.

Use the link given to share with other people.

You can click here to get the embed code to publish your map onto your blog or web page.

Then, click at the Save button.

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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/