IdeaStorm

IdeaStorm is a nice simple free iPad app for brainstorming/mind mapping.  A user can use an abundance of drawing tools to sketch, draw, and paint their ideas on a canvas.  They can also save their sketches into stacks for future use.

I recommend checking out IdeaStorm by clicking here.

For a more detailed review check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming/Mind mapping click here.

ProcessOn

ProcessOn is a new free site/app designed for creating collaborative diagrams.  Upon first signing up (neat feature allows you to create your own unique URL) users will notice that the interface very similar to most online diagramming programs/apps i.e. Inspiration.  ProcessOn is very user friendly and allows users to add: shapes, bubbles, text, images, colors, etc.  Best of all ProcessOn is collaborative in nature and ideal for student's working in groups on the same project (users of Google Doc's will feel right at home).  The social networking features allows users to share, collaborate, chat, and set privacy features all in real-time which is ideal for education.  Not only is this a great tool for creating diagrams but ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and creating flow charts.

I highly recommend checking out ProcessOn by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming/Mind Mapping click here.

MindMup

MindMup is a new site for brainstorming or mind-mapping that I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers.  This is a easy site to use where a user only has to hit return after typing to create a text box.  These boxes can be rearranged and ideal for creating brainstorms or mind-maps.  One of the best features is the ability to embed a mind-map into a blog or site.

I recommend checking out MindMup by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming/Mindmapping click here.

Memofon

Memofon is a new site that is great for brainstorming and creating mindmaps.  It's a rather unique site to use as all a person has to do is type in text in an outline format and watch as the mindmap is created on the right side of the screen.  Some other nice features are the different templates/styles to choose from and the ability to add images into your mindmap.

I recommend checking out Memofon by clicking here!!

Thanks to Free Technology 4 Teachers for the tip.

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming and Mindmapping click here.

Padlet

Padlet is a site that got quite a bit of press a few weeks back.  This is the site that was formerly known as Wallwisher and is an ideal "Web 2.0" tool to use in the classroom.  Padlet is a great way for creating an interactive board that teachers can use to collaborate w/ students.  This is a great way to leave notes, use as a backchannel chat for engaged learning, brainstorming, and much much more.  Best of all it is super easy and free to use.

I highly recommend checking out Padlet by clicking here!!!

TotSplash

TotSplash is a gem of a find from the great educator, David Andrade.  This is a fantastic site that is a cross between Prezi (being able to make a zoomable presentation) and a brainstorming/mind mapping tool.  This is a very user friendly site where users start creating nodes (called tots) of ideas or brainstorming and then either add text or images.  Then they add their "splash" or effects to make it a innovative interactive presentation.  Best of all a user can share their presentation by embedding into a site or blog.

I highly recommend checking out TotSplash by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming and Mind Mapping click here.