Kidspiration Maps
Versatile easy-to-use graphic organizer for early elementary
Bottom Line: A tool teachers and kids can use in every subject area.
Popplet
Minimalist mind mapping to organize ideas
Bottom Line: Easy-to-use idea organizer can help with simple mind mapping.
Text 2 Mind Map
Basic tool helps kids see how concepts relate
Bottom Line: Text 2 Mind Map can be used as a helpful organizational tool, but would be stronger with additional content and added security.
Lucidchart
Intuitive editor helps users create and share dynamic visual diagrams
Bottom Line: Students and teachers can use this tool alone or collaboratively to build and share stunning, effective visuals that stretch thinking.
Mural - Visual Collaboration
Multifaceted interactive whiteboard promotes collaboration
Bottom Line: Mural facilitates lesson presentation and group project collaboration from anywhere by making idea sharing a simple, visual process.
Coggle
Creative, visual mind-mapping tool makes brainstorming a cinch
Bottom Line: Simplicity is the key with Coggle: Students can create elaborate mind maps and brainstorms in a matter of minutes, and the collaboration options are a nice bonus.
Inspiration Maps VPP
Versatile mind-mapping tool offers many options for organizing ideas
Bottom Line: Inspiration Maps can help students learn to organize information, a skill they will find invaluable in school and in life.
MindMeister
Powerful mind mapper aimed at adults, simple enough for older kids
Bottom Line: Sophisticated productivity tool enhances learning and organization with simple dashboard and slick workspace.
Stormboard
Collaborate, brainstorm in real time with easy-to-use online whiteboard
Bottom Line: A versatile, full-featured online brainstorming collaboration tool that can facilitate small-group projects.
Prezi
Multimedia presentation tool features useful templates and 3D zoom
Bottom Line: With its zoom in and out capabilities, Prezi helps teachers and students go beyond traditional presentations to put important content front and center.
Miro
Interactive whiteboard lets users brainstorm, organize, and collaborate
Bottom Line: This beautiful and collaborative platform is useful for everything from workflow tasks to creative expression.
Figma
Cool collaborative whiteboard has pro features, school-ready templates
Bottom Line: With some good scaffolding and class ground rules, it can be a slick, flexible tool for digital collaboration.
