Graphic+Organizers

Graphic organizers help students gather and organize important information. They can be created in many styles and formats to fit your needs, which make them a great choice for note-taking. Not only can they be hand created by students, designed by teachers, or designed by teachers and students, there are several options for student created digital graphic organizers. Both free and paid choices are available to assist in creating interactive lessons.

Tips for Using Graphic Organizers

 * Think through and complete the graphic organizer before using it with students.
 * Model for students.
 * Give students practice.
 * Revisit completed organizers to asses student learning and thinking.
 * Model for kids how to use the information on the organizer.
 * Give students practice at using the information in the organizer.

Free

 * [|SimpleMinds] for iPhone, iPod, and iPad is an easy to use and allows you to export in multiple formats.
 * [|Idea Sketch] for iPhone, iPod, and iPad is an easy to use and allows you to share sketches via email. An in-app purchase gives you more options.
 * [|Popplet Lite] for iPhone,iPod, and iPad allows you to create only one Popplet. However, the paid version allows you to save multiple Popplets on the iPad.
 * [|iBrainstorm]for iPad allows you to brainstorm usingfree hand drawings and sticky notes.

Paid

 * [|Tools 4 Students] ($.99) for iPad features 25 different graphic organizers. You can save to the device and/or email. Example: http://carnazzosclass.wikispaces.com/The+Lorax
 * [|Popplet] ($4.99) for iPhone, iPod, and iPad allows you to save multiple Popplets on the iPad.

Downloadable Organizers

 * 60 Graphic Organizers contains 60 great graphic organizers for use in the classroom.

Free Web Tools

 * [|Mindmeister] Sign-up required.
 * [|Bubbl.us] No sign-up required to create and print. To save, you must have an account.

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Paid

 * [|Kidspiration] for K-5. Free trial available.
 * [|Inspiration] for grades 6-12. Free trial available.