Webspiration

Webspiration Claimed by- Erin Oshan

Webspiration is a good web 2.0 tool that could be used in any subject area. It is an online way of creating diagrams, concept maps, flow charts and outlines that can be shared and/or published to the internet. Student's could use this to study for a test, prepare a paper, collaborate with each other on a project or organize information. In ELA class they could use this tool to map out the key elements of a book (plot, characters, problem...ect) or to organize an essay.

I used the site to create a concept map for my students who are studying cell transport. I was able to link this document to my webpage and students can view it from their home computers and print it out. Many of the students reported that this map helped them when they were studying. I have not yet had the chance to use it with a class but I can imagine using this tool with entire class. It could be used to teach them how to create a concept map or it could be used in a group situation where students can collaborate on project ideas.

One of the issues I encountered with the site was that when I hyperlinked something to the concept map it did not show up on the web after I published it. I have sent a help question to the site manager but still have not yet heard back from them.

Below is the link to the concept map I created. It was very easy to create the map and learn the features that were available.

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