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Web 2.0 Mindmapping &Brainstorming Tools:
A Quick Guide
MOHAMED AMIN EMBI
Centre for Academic AdvancementUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2012
Table of Contents i
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
References………………………………………………………………
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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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Chapter 1: Mindomo 1
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
2 Chapter 1: Mindomo
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)
Chapter 1: Mindomo 3
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.
Chapter 1: Mindomo 5
(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.
Chapter 1: Mindomo 7
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.
Chapter 1: Mindomo 9
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]
10 Chapter 2: Mindjet
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
10 Chapter 2: Mindjet
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
Chapter 2: Mindjet 11
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/
20 Chapter 3: Wise Mapping
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
20 Chapter 3: Wise Mapping
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
28 Chapter 4: Bubbl.us
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
28 Chapter 4: Bubbl.us
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
Chapter 4: Bubbl.us 29
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
Chapter 5: Mapul 41
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]
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)
Chapter 6MIND42
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)
Chapter 6MIND42
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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.
62 Chapter 6: Mind42
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]
Chapter 7: Edistorm 63
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]
72 Chapter 8: Wallwisher
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]
Chapter 9: GroupZap 83
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]
92 Chapter 10: Spiderscribe
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/
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