Outlining+and+Mind+Mapping+Tools

__Essential Questions__: 1. What are tools for online outlining and mind-mapping that can be useful in my classroom? 2. What are the implications of outlining & mind-mapping tools on teaching and learning?

In your notebook create a new page entitled Session 10. Create a heading __10.1 Opener__; below list the ways you already use mind-mapping in your classroom. Below your list describe the potential benefits of mind-mapping as a tool for the 21st century classroom.
 * __10.1 OPENER__**:

**__10.4 Bubbl.us__** Below are directions on how to use bubbl.us. This is a simple mind-mapping tool that is easy to pick up and allows you to embed



Visit Bubbl.us, a site designed for digital outlining and brainstorming. Since you are a new user, click the icon for **Start Brainstorming** and take a look at the arena for outlining.



Notice the area to the right of the page under "Help" which shows the anatomy of each bubble (as shown below).



If you put your cursor over (without clicking!) the initial Start Here bubble, you will see your options for manipulating your outline.

__Creating a bubble map__

Here is an example of a simple outline that was done after a brief reading (you can move it with your mouse):

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 * 1) Click on the middle of that initial bubble and type in the text **"21st Century Learning & Teaching"**
 * 2) Proceed to create a bubble outline of the tools and strategies that have been learned in this course thus far.
 * 3) Note the difference between creating a "sibling" bubble as opposed to a "child" bubble.
 * 4) Your outline should include both important information and your reflections - none need be in complete sentences,
 * 5) The information in your bubble map should show a sense of organization.
 * 6) Once you have finished your outline, click the icon for SAVE on the right side of the screen.
 * 7) You will be prompted to create an account. The last line asks for name, which is where you can enter just your first name - this is __not__ for the name of your new outline.
 * 8) Once you have created your account, you will be able to name your outline if you have not done so already.
 * 9) After saving your outline, please click on the **MENU** icon at the bottom of the page. Click on **HTML Embed Code**, copy the embed code and embed your outline into your Session 10 page.
 * 10) Below your embedded outline, please summarize the use of bubble.us and reflect on your experience using it. Title this "10. 2 Bubbl.us"
 * what went well and what was challenging?
 * How might you use this in your classroom?



Bubbling like this site offers can be used for brainstorming or for outlining.

10.3 Mindomo

Another mindmapping tool that you or your students can use is [|mindomo.] Please go to the mindomo website and register for an account. Task In the links below you will find instructions on how to create your mindmap. Creating your first mind-map: [] Saving your map: [] Formatting and styling your mind-map: [] Working with topics: [] Sharing your map: []
 * Using a mind-map as a planning tool, outline ideas you have for your lesson. Include links to images, readings, documents, videos etc that you may want to include.
 * When it is completed add it to your Session 10 page underneath your embbeded bubbl.us map


 * 10.4 __Forum Post__**

Post on your confidence and ability in using the outlining and mapping tools with your students: Respond to other GROUP member's posts by the end of the week or as quickly as possible. Click on the **"Add New Discussion**" below to respond to the prompt.
 * How comfortable are you with modeling the use of these tools?
 * What are some thoughts and feelings you have about the uses of these applications - both as teaching and learning tools?