Mind42

=Mind42 = [|Mind42] is a collaborative, browser-based, online mind mapping tool. =Resources: = =SWOT Analysis: =
 * “How To” [|screencast]
 * Mind42 [|Blog]

Strengths

 * “What You See Is What You Get” format.
 * User friendly.
 * Free to use.
 * Ability to add notes, web links, and icons to concept maps.
 * Accessible from any computer with Internet access.
 * No plug-ins or downloads.
 * Simple interface allows for quick learning of application.

**Weaknesses **

 * Slightly too complicated for primary aged students to use independently.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Does not provide for complex graphics available on not-for-free software..

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Opportunities

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Allows for simultaneous editing of maps.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Offers live chatting through Google Talk.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Collaborative learning experiences for students.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Threats

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Some people have experienced “data-destroying errors” while saving.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Appears to create three connections through three separate local ports and may represent security risk while application is running.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ideas for the Classroom:

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Individual/Group brainstorming sessions.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Create a timeline.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Design a study guide.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Use with interactive whiteboard.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Demonstrate understanding of relationships among concepts.