Popplet Description: Popplet is a mind mapping tool that allows for visual and creative thinking. Popplet lets users add facts and pictures to connect ideas.

Website: www.popplet.com

Cost: 1 Popplet = Free. Solo monthly (unlimited) = $1.99. Solo yearly (unlimited) = $19.99.

Pedagogical Uses: Popplets can be used to share information and ideas and create lesson plans.

Idea 1: Use Popplet to create a timeline of your life.

Idea 2: Use Popplet to brainstorm a topic during a whole group lesson.

Idea 3: Have students create an All About Me Popplet at the beginning of the school year.

Idea 4: Use to create graphic organizers: main idea & detail, sequence of events, cause & effect, and beginning, middle, end.

Why should teachers use it?

Teacher can use this creative tool in a variety of ways for the classroom. The ideas are endless and it is a tool that can be accessed on iPads. Students would easily be able to create something on their own and share with others. Teachers can also add collaborators to work on the Popplet together. Lastly, it can be printed and downloaded as a PDF version to share with class.

ISTE Standards

Teacher Standards:

#3 - Citizen: 3c. Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property.

#5 - Designer: 5b. Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

Student Standards:

#2 - Digital Citizen: 2a. Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

#2 - Digital Citizen: 2b. Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

#2 - Digital Citizen: 2c. Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

How to:

Set up a free account and create new Popplet. Double click to add new boxes with text, pictures, and videos/links. When complete, click on the gear tool to print + PDF export.

PROS

Colorful.

Student friendly.

Unlimited ideas to make.

CONS

No undo button.

Only able to complete 1 mind map with free version.

Buttons can be small and finicky.

Resources:

https://app.popplet.com/#/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popplet/id374151636