5+of+10-Joel's+Bubbl.us

Example:

==Bubbl.us is a mind mapping site that uses visual aids and technology to arrange and connect ideas. Saving, sharing, and other cross-session features are possible.. Click the start node they provide, enter your topic, and start adding nodes with the CTRL+ENTER and TAB for children and sibling nodes respectively. You can move nodes, change their colors and font size, and easily interconnect them to other nodes—both parents and children—with an easy drag-to-connect mapping feature. You can export your mind map as a JPG or PNG file, save it for later editing, and share it so that others can edit it or view it. Bubbl.us is free.==

Pros:
==This is a good tool for students. They can gain computer literacy as they build connections in an interesting way. Keeping the interest in what they do is often based on "how" they do it. This could be used with individual students, small groups, or in whole-class settings. Color coding and different font sizes helps draw attention to important information. Being printable and sharable are very helpful attributes to both students and teachers.==

Classroom Uses:
==This tool is usable in every area of the curriculum. I could see using it for brainstorming or as a visual aid (venn) for Science, Social Studies, or Language Arts. I'm not sure about the best way I might use it in math. This gives another visual way for students to make connections for thinking and writing.==