bubbleus

=Lance McConkey=

**Web 2.0 Tool:** bubbl.us
 * URL:** []


 * Overview:**

This is a flash based mindmap creator. Bubbl.us enables you to create interactive mindmaps, that can be shared and added to by collaborators. The mindmaps can be exported in small or large sizes. They can be shared via email or they can be exported into html or xml and directly placed on a website.


 * How to Use:**

1. Go to [] and create an account. 2. The screen will open up with only one bubble that says “Start Here” rename that bubble with whatever you are working on. 3. After typing your main concept click the new child button of your bubble to insert an idea realted to the main topic. The image below shows you the area of the bubble to click on to move, delete, add a sibling, have a free connect, add a child, or where to change color. **Short Cut Tip:** If you press enter it creates a new child bubble and if you press the tab button it creates a new sibling bubble. 4. If you would like to save your work click my sheets, type the name of your project, and click save.

5. After completing your work please re-save the work and highlight your work in the folders under my sheet. Once highlighted click on share to add friends to collaborate on the project with you.

6. The menu button on the bottom right will allow you to retrieve an HTML Embed Code for your mindmap, send it as read-only link, export in several forms including Jpeg and PNG, or import other bubbl.us mindmaps to include in your map. 7. Completed Web of the Holocaust

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**Pros:** 1. Very simple to use 2. Free 3. Can be shared and collaborated 4. Can be exported in many forms (image, XML, HTML) 5. Can be used for brainstorming 6. Students can use like Inspiration software from home for free 7. Can be used to create almost any type graphic organizer. 8. Can be used to draw a similarity between two items such as books. 9. Can be used as with vocabulary students can create a word web


 * Examples:** Bubbl.us files created by others.

**Cons:** 1. Limited colors 2. Limited to one font and no way to adjust your text such as center, italics, or bold. 3. No way to insert images, video, or sounds into the map. 4. Only one shape of bubble. 5. Does not auto save a draft

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