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"Mindmapping is a very serious and well researched subject, or art … or something . Whatever it is a map of the mind is definately something to be valued and this 'instructionalicious' guide is no exception. Allow this infographic to simultaneously blow and map your mind."

Another way to present information visually. Very neat and easy to use.

story map for your ideas; demo tool for showing what you know.

Collect ideas, brainstorm, collaborate.  Easy to use site.

A wonderful, easy to use, collaborative mindmapping tool to organise your ideas. Just share your page link to invite others to your page. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

web tool for organizing thoughts and outlining ideas.  Allows for differentiation due to differing learning styles

Collaborative mind mapping tool which blends the Cognitive Learning Theory and the Constructionist Learning Theory of education

"Mind mapping is a visual form of note taking that offers an overview of a topic and its complex information, allowing students to comprehend, create new ideas and build connections. Through the use of colors, images and words, mind mapping encourages students to begin with a central idea and expand outward to more in-depth sub-topics."

Wikibrains is a social brainstorming tool that helps you think. It's fast, visual and fun.  Put in a word or topic and see what others have brainstormed or start one of your own.

"Essentially, digital (and physical) mind mapping allows students to view the entire forest instead of a single tree. As they create a mind map, they capture the wider ecosystem of information by visually connecting short keywords and phrases rather than writing complete sentences. Upon later review-for retention, exam preparation or papers-the mind map is like a CD. You jump right to the information that interests you. In contrast, linear notes are like audio tapes-you waste time wading line by line through the content in hopes of getting to what you want. This more efficient use of space (and time) lets students see how normally unconnected ideas might fit together. Thus, the mind maps doubles as a store of information and an engine of creativity. Using it in the classroom and even giving mind mapping assignments forces students to break the linearity of their earlier education."

Exploratree is a free web resource where you can access a library of ready-made interactive thinking guides, print them, edit them or make your own. You can share them and work on them in groups too.

An oldie but a goodie. Plenty of graphic organisers here - and modifiable.

Exploratree is a free graphic organizer creation tool. Exloratree users can use pre-made graphic organizer templates which Exploratree refers to as "thinking guides" or create their own templates. The Exploratree thinking guides can be used online or downloaded and printed for offline use.

mind map linked to wikipedia pages

Draw simple diagrams online and save them to your desktop.