25 Top Concept-Mapping Tools For Visual Learning

[Timothy Gangwer]

25 Top Concept-Mapping Tools For Visual Learning

05/02/2013

  

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Concept-mapping–or mind-mapping, idea-mapping, or some other variation that makes sense to you–is the practice of demonstrating the relationship between ideas in a map-like form.

Concept-mapping allows creators to articulate nuance, context, and interdependence between ideas in a very user-centered way. This makes them especially useful in education, whether you use them for pre-writing, research notes, or “back-mapping” a unit or unit assessment. They encourage macro-thinking, can provide a bridge to struggling writers who have trouble turning their thinking into prose, and are a powerful tool for visual learning.

In short, a well-done concept-map communicates the full context and nuance of an idea cleanly and visually, which can lead to other more in-depth study, such as extended research, expository writing, Socratic discussions, and other “academic actions” and literacy strategies.

Which makes the following list of 25 top concept-mapping (er, mind-mapping) tools by Lisa Johnson helpful for teachers and students alike.

Listly by Lisa Johnson

Best Mind-Mapping Apps

These Listly's have been created as a tour or iResources to support vocabulary development on the iPad. This iVocabulary workshop will be presented at TCEA 2013.

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   Mindmapping Tips For Educators - EdTechReview

   Tips for educators on how to enhance the efficiency of teaching by integrating simple to use technology like mindmapping softwares and apps in the classroom.

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   popplet lite

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   iCardSort for iPad

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   Tools 4 Students for iPad

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   Corkulous

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   iBrainstorm for iPad

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   SimpleMind+ (mind mapping)

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   Family Trees

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   T-Charts (Pros and Cons)

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   Mindomo for iPad

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   ReadNRespond for iPad

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   Think Tree (mindmapping)

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    MindHD

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    WikiNodes for iPad

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    Headspace Lite

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    Mindjet for iPad By Mindjet LLC

    Mindjet for iPad® lets you easily enter ideas, tasks, and meeting notes into intuitive visual maps that help you quickly organize concepts and prioritize action items.

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    Mindjet for iPad

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    MindMeister for iPad

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    KWHL Chart By Madshak Studio

    KWHL charts are a great tool for teaching new information to children.

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    MindGenius for iPad By MindGenius Ltd

    MindGenius for iPad is the perfect tool for capturing information on the go.Use it for taking notes in meetings and seminars, creating quick to do lists, and anywhere else you require a fast, intuitive method to collect ideas and information and think things through.

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    DropMind® Lite| Free Mind Mapping & Brainstorming app By Seavus...

    DropMind® Lite is a free mind mapping application for iPad that will help you brainstorm, organize, and present ideas and information on the go.

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    MagicalPad By MagicalPad

    ***** ON SALE - 80% OFF *****★ 4 Apps in 1 ★ - Outliner, Mind Mapping, Notes and Checklists. * Featured in PC Magazine *

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    Cell Storming Pro - Media driven Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, and I...

    ★★★ EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR THIS APP ★★★Cell Storming is a unique mind mapping app that lets you use media for laying out your thoughts and ideas.

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    Excellent tool for Mind Mapping, Planning, Brainstorming, and Build...

    A versatile, yet easy-to-use tool for organizing ideas and data. Creates mind maps that intuitively illustrate your thought process.

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    iMindMap - a fantastic tool for Mind Mapping, project management an...

    ThinkBuzan's iMindMap app is available free to download. It allows you to capture, organise and present your thoughts and ideas in a clean and editable workspace. The app has great graphics and and is easy to navigate. Definitely worth downloading!

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    Stickyboard

    Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Stickyboard on the App Store. Download Stickyboard and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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    Pearltrees

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    Total Recall - Mind Map

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    MindMapper

    Description MindMapper is a mind mapping tool that helps users to think visually. It is the only iPhone/iPad app available that supports multiple mapping directions. Capture and draw your thoughts on the canvas of MindMapper.Visually organize them and see your thoughts become clear picture of your mind.