Research, teaching tools, and technology toys for the classroom. A disclaimer - all links are for suggested use. The College does not promote or endorse any site offered.
"Debategraph helps groups think through and decide upon complex issues by building and sharing dynamic, collaboratively-editable and ratable maps of subjects from multiple perspectives."
No registration needed saves time teaching students how to register. Use to create drag and drop maps and charts. Even allows for use of clip art and other designs.
Tufts University has created this open source mind mapping. As they say "VUE provides a flexible visual environment for structuring, presenting, and sharing digital information."
"SpiderScribe is an online mind mapping and brainstorming tool. It lets you organize your ideas by connecting notes, files, calendar events, etc. in free-form maps. You can collaborate and share those maps online!"
"Real-Time Diagrams For Your Team. The no-hassle presentation and online mind mapping solution for your school or business. Create, share, collaborate — all in real-time, all real simple."
Brainstorming, idea building, group input, document and image linkging, all tucked into one nifty, mind mapping tool. Free for up to three maps, subscription pricing not horrible. Your librarian's personal fave.