Learning Object

Last week I explored an online resource called Coggle.

I have only great things to share about Coggle, and you can check out this resource yourself through the link below.

https://coggle.it/

C, Duffy. (2016). Coggle Mind Map [Online Image]
Retrieved October 20th, 2016 from My Documents

C, Duffy. (2016). Popplet Mind Map [Online Image]
Retrieved October 20th, 2016 from My Documents

Initial introduction into Coggle is highly user friendly, providing a very brief tutorial video to familiarize users with the functions of the app.  The app itself is also very easy to use and visual appealing with different colours and line formats that you can choose from.  By this I mean, instead of just boring straight lines, Coggle allows you to move the lines in any direction you chose, making the process seem a bit more fun.

To the left are two examples of online mind map generators, the first being Coggle, the second Popplet.  These images show how Coggle differs from your average mind map generator.  With the different colours, the non straight lines and without the confinements of the boxes around text, I believe it appears to be more inviting, especially for elementary student users.


Coggle can be utilized in various ways and for various subjects.  In language and literacy, students can use Coggle to show character development.  In science, students can use Coggle to show the different causes and effects of experiments.  In Social Studies, students can use Coggle to show the development of a nation or government.  The list goes on, showing that Coggle can be used in a multitude of ways.

As well, Coggle has a sharing feature enabled which allows students to collaborate ideas and peer edit each others work.  This function can be used for whole class discussion as well, wherein students can add their ideas from their desks and in real time, the class as a whole can see how the mind map grows as individuals continue to add ideas.

Overall, Coggle is a highly impressive tool that all teachers should check out!