For this concept map, I decided to take advantage of the format to create a brainstorming map for the hypothetical essay referenced in my last post. While I used to hate creating brainstorming maps, I find them continually more useful to my writing process as well as for teaching. I use them in class often to help students learn how to generate content before they begin to write. I've often been surprised when students who are initially discouraged by an assignment's topic, will quickly build self-confidence when they realize they've been able to brainstorm more than enough to write about.
After using bubbl.us, I could easily see myself allowing my students to use it to create their own brainstorming maps and creative outlines for their projects. I think it would be interesting to see how people could take advantage of it's ability to incorporate images but it's also nice as a simple way to create clean and legible brainstorming maps for typical essay writing.
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