Cool Tool Review 5- Mind42

     Today, I got organized for my final project by exploring Mind42.  It is a mind mapping app that allows users to create some pretty elaborate maps.  As a newbie, mind isn't so elaborate.... my mind is a less is more kind of mind.  I have always like simple outlines, but I see the benefits of complex too.

    I like that this user friendly site has ways to embed links, add images, and easily search for terms.  It also can easily be shared with others and has a notes feature for collaborative projects or for teacher feedback.   I couldn't figure out how to rearrange how the nodes come off the topic in the center, but I am pretty sure it is possible.  

    This tool could be used in a variety of content areas.  For ELA, this tool could be used to help student organize ideas and topics for papers.  Students who prefer using tech over pen and paper would definitely gravitate toward a tool like this.  The collaborative features mean saving time and paper when giving feedback to students.  This could also be used as a vocabulary tool with each word as a node with photos, definitions, synonyms and antonyms.  Any content that requires building schemata would find this useful.  

     It is easy to use and allows for sharing, but remains safe and private unless the students choose to share.  The buttons for creating your mind map are easy to locate and manipulate.  You can change text color and add or delete things without disrupting the entire map.  Students will love organizing thoughts with this tool.