Popplet

[|popplet.com] a collaborative sticky note and mind mapping app [|www.popplet.com] URL: //http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/Popplet.com//
 * (1) Resources links and/or class examples: **

**(b) Weaknesses: ** **(c) Opportunities: **
 * (2) SWOT **
 * (a) Strengths: **
 * Visual Communication Platform
 * Easy to use
 * Fun to create
 * A great way to connect notes
 * Demonstrate thinking- visual communication of abstract ideas
 * Dual Platform: Online and app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
 * Still in beta testing which can be a cause of bugs/errors
 * Popplet offers teachers a visual communication platform to supplement lessons.
 * A great graphic organizer that can be used by students and teachers alike.

**(d) Threats: ** bugs,errors, other possible problems **(3) Ideas for the classroom: **
 * **Teacher created graphic organizer **
 * **Teacher created mind mapper **
 * **Demonstrate visual thinking **
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 20px;">Students can create story maps **
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 20px;">Students can create character maps for literature class **

I have used popplet on several occasions and think it is a great tool for students to use! It's user friendly and you can even include pictures and videos. The only problem I have even had with popplet is that the bigger it gets (the more information you add into it) the longer it takes to open when you are trying to share it. I also found that it does not have a spell check option, which could be problematic for students.**