Popplet is a graphic organizer/concept map/mind mapping tool and app which can be used for writing, collaboration, curation of ideas and/or brainstorming. Teachers and students can use Popplet to think and learn visually and build and explore relationships as well as brainstorming and gathering ideas. Popplet allows insertion of text, images, videos and weblinks. Popplet web accounts are free as is the Popplet Lite App which limits to one Popplet. The Popplet Lite App allows the popplet to be exported as a PDF or JPEG. If you are working in Google Chrome you can even insert images directly from your Google Drive account. You can also publish the popplet with a link or embed code. 

1. Log in to Popplet 

2. Create a free account

3. Double click to create a Popple

4. Type in the Popple

5. You can:

     Change the color

     Set a text size

     Draw

     Add an image

     Add links

6. Click and drag to resize the Popple

7. Drag to move

8. Click on the circles to add more 

1. Students can use to display small or large amounts of information - show relationships and patterns

2. Students can use to:

     Plan and organize writing activities

     Plan and organize research projects

     Organize a presentation

     Create a timeline of events or tasks

     Research and write about causes and effects of an event

     Compare similarities and differences

     Brainstorm what they already know and identify what they need to know

     Group projects

     Group project planning

     Visual study guide

     Handouts that can be generated by the teacher and content can be added by students

     List facts and opinions

     Post reflections

     Post a video for students to view and comment

     Writing prompt with text, image or video

     Curate links on the topic

3. COLLABORATION

4. ASSESSMENT - have student showcase what they know about an assignment

5. COMPREHENSION