Ways to Use Collaborative MindMaps

Brainstorm problem-solving ideas to sort and discuss later

As you move to the sorting phase, color code, change shape, or add symbols/flags later as you sort. Great on a whiteboard!

ongoing unit organizer where students/teacher can add both info (subtopics) and questions (notes)

As you move to the sorting phase, color code, change shape, or add symbols/flags later as you sort. Great on a whiteboard!

Small-group notetaking to compare and share

organize ANY discussion or task you wish to use ,save, and revisit from any computer on the web

Show organization of a topic or concept, such as branches of government

show important characteristics of a concept, such as community

class/group brainstorming of prior knowledge on a topic

simple online quiz or learning activity where students respond using the Notes area

Some examples of "quizzes" I can think of--could be done by individuals or groups:listing three examples of functions of one governmental branch (social studies)examples of design elements (art)- and add an image!examples of complex sentences (grammar)a definition for each term with a link to a web site showing an exampleexamples of literary devicesstory maps of stories the class has read- students fill in the story map elementsetc.Have students do a Save AS with their initials on the quiz name so you can access and grade. Always have them SAVE AS before doing the answers and again at the end!

create family trees

In social studies class or in a foreign language, using vocab to explain relationships or describe the people!