Visual Learning
Graphic Organizers

Research on effective teaching and learning strategies (Classroom Instruction That Works, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock) identifies non-linguistic representation as one of the nine most effective strategies. The use of graphic organizers is an effective way to address different learning styles

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Aligned to NETS-T: 1.b, 1.d, 2.a, 2.b, 2.c, 3.a, 3.b, 3.c, 3.d, 4.b, 4.d, 5.a, 5.c _____________________________________________________________

Bubbl.us is an online graphic organizer that offers you the ability to create mind maps online and share them. You are able to embed your Bubbl.us mind map in a blog or website, send an email link, print and save your mind map as an image. Click on the Bubbl.us image for a video tutorial.

Gliffy examples

Click on the image below to watch an overview of the features on this graphic organizer. To link directly to the site click here: Gliffy's  site.

View some flow-chart examples by visiting these samples. You can click on an example image to learn more about the particular type shown.

21things Hands-On Activity and Assignment:

1. Create your own Bubbl.us or Gliffy  diagram.

2. Take a screen shot and place  it in your portfolio.

3. Write a paragraph on how this tool can be helpful in your setting and different ways you might use it with students and/or peers.

Additional Resources:

Link to Bubbl.us: http://bubbl.us/
Sample Bubbl.us page: http://tinyurl.com/bubblussample
Webspiration - the Inspiration software version online in Beta format.
 
Check out Drop Mind, where you can create FREE visual and interactive presentations or mindmaps.

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