Lastly, the tool I have chosen from Group Four Technologies is bubbl.us. Since I have discovered this tool, I have made a concept map for narrative writing to add to my Wiki, and also used it in my English presentation to help explain the Four Resource model by Freebody and Luke. Every year level uses brainstorming activities, they are a great way to help students research a topic or break down a process. The good old way of brainstorming is to use butcher's paper; bubbl.us is the technological version of butcher's paper and pen.
Strengths:
- It is easy to use.
- The layout of the site is simple and maps can be constructed quickly.
- It promotes concept mapping.
- It makes brainstorming more visually attractive.
- It can be used to collaborate ideas with a whole class on an interactive whiteboard, or for students to use individually.
- It can be uploaded to a class Wiki or Website for students to refer to.
- It could be used in any year level.
- It can look very plain and busy.
- You can't use images, which would be good in lower grades.
- I am a big supporter of brainstorming, both whole class, small group and individual.
- This encourages collaboration of ideas.
- Students can use a concept map as a guide for their learning
- It encourages students to plan
- As Marzano et al. emphasise by having students use graphic organisers they are able to better acquire and integrate declarative knowledge.
- Students need to understand how a concept map is used to help organise information
- For whole class brainstorming all students should be encouraged to contribute ideas.
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