Brainstorming+Tools

Explore-a-tree--a terrific brainstorming web tool. This tool goes way beyond simple mind maps. It provides users with multiple brainstorming structures to analyze problems and develop ideas. Easy to use and great for helping students find different--structured--ways to approach a question or problem. Very useful.

think--a mind-maping tool

Bubble-us--color-coded bubbles for making mind maps and other web-type brainstorms.

Pro-Con lists--another way to help students generate ideas about controversial topics

Wisdomaps--brainstorming in a variety of mapping forms. Easy to use and view.

Edistorm--a collaborative brainstorming tool using sticky notes

Some resources for mind-mapping How to build a mind-map in MS word (very comprehensive; lots of good suggestions) WiseMapping-- MindMeister--"on-line mind mapping" Slatebox--Idea mapping with a variety of interesting forms and templates Cacoo--"A user-friendly collaborative drawing program"; also great for charts Board800--"A collaborative, multi-user whiteboard program"; another program like this is CoSketch

OneWord--a unique free-writing tool that's good for generating story ideas

WallWisher--a collaborate sticky-note brainstorming space

Popplet--an easy-to-use visual tool for mindmaping and brainstroming

SpiderScribe--a neat combination of mind mapping and collaboration

36 Concept map tools