Tuesday, February 2, 2010

useful site

In my other graduate course, we are using a site called Gliffy to create a mind map of what we are learning along the way. After getting the chance to use Gliffy, I can see many educational uses for the site. It is easy to navigate and use, and is free as long as you don't upgrade. I can see Gliffy being used to organize notes on a particular topic or a way for students to organize information as they read. I can also see it being an excellent pre-writing tool for students to organize their thought and ideas before starting work on an essay. Gliffy can also be used to organize the key vocabulary for a unit. Teachers can use Gliffy to create graphic organizers and other instructional materials for their students to fill out. This is an extremely versatile tool that can be used for a variety of subjects and topics. Check it out!