Bubbl.us is a tool for mind mapping. It allows people to connect ideas visually in a simple and playful manner. It's a great resource for organising your thoughts. The result differs from a typical mind map because with Bubbl.us, there are no colour branches to connect ideas but nodes in the form of coloured rectangles. You can insert texts, links, and images into the nodes. Bubbl.us is collaborative, allowing multiple people to work on the same map at the same time. It can also be used to take notes and brainstorm new ideas. Finally, the result can be exported as an image, HTML file or plain text.

Delaney affirms that 'students with dyslexia can often visualize the whole page of a mind map, but struggle to remember a list of words.' (Dealney, 2016, p. 59) In the context of inclusive education, Bubbl.us offers the possibility of visualizing complex ideas in shapes, lines, and pictures, leading to much better recollection than simple text. This can be beneficial for students who might find visual information easier to comprehend. Moreover, Bubbl.us promotes collaborative learning as it allows learners to work on group projects, which fosters a sense of community and mutual respect among them. Furthermore, as its interface is colourful and interactive, Bubbl.us can make learning more engaging. This can be particularly beneficial in an inclusive classroom where keeping all pupils involved can be challenging. In conclusion, customization options and its accessibility make Bubbl.us easy and engaging for all students.

Context:

Subject: Any subject

Topic: Any topic

Students: 10+ years old students who have different levels of English proficiency.

Activity: Prior to an evaluation stage, the teacher will instruct students to use Bubbl.us to create a mind map which should contain all the necessary information required for their upcoming assessment.