2. Using Computers as Tools © Elizabeth Fehlbaum, LSSL 5370, Sam Houston State University, Spring 2014 Using Computers as Tools © Elizabeth Fehlbaum, LSSL 5370, Sam Houston State University, Spring 2014 Mindtools

3. David H. Jonassen Creator of Mindmaps Computers in the Classroom: Mindtools for Critical Thinking “The term mindtool represents a concept, not a real entity.” Differentiates between learning from computers; learning about computers; learning with computers, which is the area of mindtools.

4. Jonassen’s Big Idea “[Mindmaps] are knowledge constructions and facilitation tools that can be applied to a variety of subject-matter domains.”

5. Attributes of a Mindtool Should be generalizable; should be an application or device that can be used in many different ways to learn in multiple subjects. Should be available rather than difficult to find/obtain. Should be affordable: online apps make this more available now. Should foster knowledge representation—should go beyond the mundane and encourage users to develop own creations to demonstrate what have learned. Should be easy to learn and use. Real purpose is to construct and represent critical and constructive learning. Should be computer- based.

6. Examples of Mindtools Mindmap Databases Spreadsheets Intelligent search engines Visualization tools Hypermedia (Prezi, PowerPoint) Google Docs, Evernote, Microsoft Office Wordle, WiseMapping, Popplet Weebly, Piktochart, Edcanvas (Blendspace); Glogster, Edmodo Haiku Deck, MindMapper, Videolicious, Symbaloo, ThingLink

7. Mindmapping Videos “Where Good Ideas Come From” by Steven Johnson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU How to MindMap using iMindMap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJUnSAxDY18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJUnSAxDY18 3-D Mind Map Visualization Design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farxF3HkDBU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farxF3HkDBU Mind mapping with Prezi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TENwsD0h9Rw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TENwsD0h9Rw How to use Evernote to Achieve Your Goals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxMJGtBXkvc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxMJGtBXkvc

8. Mindmapping Videos 2 Wordle Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL5D9nz5aI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL5D9nz5aI Wisemapping Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKxZwNKs9cE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKxZwNKs9cE Popplet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxLDsWHsQ1g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxLDsWHsQ1g Edcanvas (Blendspace) Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iguYxMDeik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iguYxMDeik

9. “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” Drawing Scene: (Very cool take on Mind Mapping) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-rrawJ64ak

10. Helpful Resources Bell, M. (2013, November 06). Belltones: Computers as mindtools. Retrieved from http://www.internetatschools.com/Articles/Column/Belltones/B ELLTONES-Computers-as-Mindtools--Homage-to-David- Jonassen-93161.aspx Computers in the Classroom: Mindtools for Critical Thinking, by David H. Jonassen (Merril Pr (1995). Learning, Problem Solving, and Mindtools: Essays in Honor of David H. Jonassen, edited by J. Michael Spector, Barbara B. Lockee, Sharon Smaldino, and Marry Herring. Routledge (2013). “Using Mindtools in Education,” THE Journal.