Concept Maps and Web 2.0 Tools

Concept Map Uses

• Prewriting
• Organizing information
• Building knowledge
• Summarizing information

Why 2.0 Tools?

• Collaborative
• Flexible
• Multimodal
• Engaging

Bubbl.us

1. Sign up.

2. Click the bubble to type.

3. Hover mouse for options.

4. Add more bubbles!

For more ideas, check out:

• https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/INSITE/Bubbl.us
• http://www.web2teachingtools.com/bubbl_us.html
• http://edt6020bubbleusblogcourtney.blogspot.com/p/bubble-us-purpose.html
• http://www.21things4teachers.net/21-things/visual-learning/

Popplet

1. Sign up.

2. Click to start.

3. Follow the prompts.

4. Double-click to add.

5. Type or add images.

6. Add more popplets!

For more ideas, check out:

• http://teachamazing.com/popplet-visual-thinking-tool/
• http://blog.popplet.com/category/popplets-in-education/
• http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/01/linking-projects-ideas-and-concept...

Advantages of Poplet

• Can add images, videos, and drawings
• Can be viewed as a presentation
• More visual options

Advantages of Bubbl.us

• Simple to use
• Suitable for all ages
• Less distraction with visual elements

Explore!