Web map

Students can use web maps (or concept maps) to assist in activities that involve planning, brainstorming, notemaking, organising or problem solving. Some people also like to use a web map as a presentation tool. A web map should have a strong issue or topic in the centre with related ideas linked to the central issue and other ideas developing from these. Use lines, colours, labels and arrows to show links between ideas.

	Brainstorming
	Topics include how to run a brainstorming session, software, using random word generator, creativity quotes, creative puzzles and brainstorming definitions....
	Kayuda
	Kayuda is a collaborative, thought-mapping web tool. It can be used to manage projects, share information with co workers, prepare notes for an assignment or for brainstorming. Kayuda is a free resource that can be public or private....
	Inspiration: Visual Thinking and Learning Software
	Inspiration is visual thinking and learning software used for concept maps, story webs and brainstorms. Teachers and students alike use it in the classroom Site visitors can download a 30 day trial. This site also gives access to Kidspiration for younger students....
	Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds
	Wordle is an application for generating 'word clouds' from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. Users can change the clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes....
	Graphic Organizer
	A graphic organizer forms a powerful visual picture of information and allows the mind to see undiscovered patterns and relationships. This site links to a number of them including Inspiration, Kidspiration and Visual Tools....
	Creativity Web
	Creativity Web is a comprehensive and practical site, divided into twenty main sections ranging from information about thinking techniques to lists of famous thinkers, quotations, resources, challenging problems and much more. Sections are of greatest relevance to teachers include: Creativity Basics...