Mindomo
Defintiton
Graphical ways to organize information and thoughts for understanding, remembering, or writing about. Graphic organizers, mind maps and concept maps are powerful tools that can be used to enhance learning and create a foundation for learning
Star
definitions, attributes, examples, and brainstorming
Uses of GOs
show the order and completeness of a student's thought process
show relationships between concepts
evaluation of ideas
Increases recall of facts
Types of Graphic Organizers
Chart, Matrix
compare/contrast, evaluation
Tree, Map
classifications, pedigrees, analysis, structures, attributes, examples, and brainstorming
Chain
processes, sequences, causes and effects, and chronology
Sketch
physical structures, descriptions of places, spatial relationships, concrete objects, and visual images.
Why Mindomo?
Web-based
Free
Creates only trees and maps
Uses for Mindomo
Interactive lecture
Student use
Organizing ideas
Organizing class discussion
Rubrics
Other mindmapping software
Inspiration
Bubbl.us
FreeMind
MindJet
Mindmeister