Web 2.0 tools - mind-mapping
Prices quoted are as from June 2018
To assist you with your selection, particularly when there is a choice of tools that appear to be similar, I have attempted to oganise the apps according to a number of categories. Please note that that rankings such as rating and ease of use are subjective. If you do not agree with what I have written please let me know!
Tools |
Cost |
Age |
Rating (1-5) |
Ease of use |
Popplet is an tool for users to capture and organise their ideas on a board. Individual "Popples" can be filled with text, drawings, images, or video and then connected to other, related Popples to create a mind map. The Popplet board can be updated by multiple users in real time, so it's a collaborative tool for planning or discussion. It is easy for teachers to see what individuals have contributed. Finished Popplet boards can be shared. Popplet is also available as an iPad app. The free Lite version of the app lets users create one Popplet. |
Free ($7.99 for the app) |
All levels |
5 |
Easy |
MindMeister is a web-based, real time collaborative mind-mapping tool. The company has developed an excellent teacher's guide to mind mapping. |
Free for up to 3 maps |
Secondary |
4 |
Easy |
Bubbl.us is a simple, no frills online tool with nothing to download. Completed mind maps can be easily shared as an image. Users can share their mind maps and collaborate with others. |
Free |
Secondary |
3 |
Easy |
