Mindomo

The site, Mindomo, is an excellent resource for thought maps. With the free account, you can create maps such as the one seen here for Othello. This might be great to include in class on a Smartboard as you brainstorm as a class.

Mindomo would also be valuable outside of the ELA content area, especially in mapping out scientific processes or relationships between historical events or persons. I am a visual learner, and I think incorporating tools like this could help with students who struggle with auditory learning.