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Below you'll find a listing of acceptable software you can use to create this type of Mindtool for this course. Please note that technical support is not available for these software packages. If you have questions or problems, you should consult resources such as the software's documentation and/or on-line tutorials and help sites.In addition, you may wish to utilize our course's Technical Issues forum for this Mindtool. There you can ask questions of the instructor and other class members...someone may be able to help you out!
Semantica
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://www.semanticresearch.com
- Platform: Mac and PC
- Description: From this site you can access the Semantica software.
Axon Idea Processor
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~axon2000/index.htm
- Platform: PC
- Description: This software includes a concept mapping tool, and is designed for Windows machines. There is a trial version download available.
DataFusion's KnowledgeMap Pro
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://www.datafusion.net/
- Platform: PC
- Description: "KnowledgeMap Pro" is software that can be used to create semantic maps. The Web site offers a 30-day trial and also a free viewer that can be given to others so that they can view KnowledgeMap Pro maps. The product runs on Windows systems only.
Inspiration Software
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://www.inspiration.com/
- Platform: Both Mac and PC
- Description: This well-known concept mapping software for Macintosh and Windows has free trial versions available for download. Also, check out the Inspired Classrooms link for lesson plans using the tool.
The Brain
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://www.thebrain.com/
- Platform: PC
- Description: "The Brain" is software that can be used to create a variety of Web-based semantic maps.
Online Tutorials
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://www.tlt.ab.ca/tutorial.html
- Platform: Both Mac and PC
- Description: This great resource lists multiple sites for online tutorials for using many different types of software. Check it out if you need help using FileMaker Pro, ClarisWorks databases or spreadsheets, Excel, Inspiration, Powerpoint, HyperStudio, PhotoShop, or Internet Searching.
IHMC Concept Map
- Type of resource: Web site
- Source: http://cmap.coginst.uwf.edu/
- Platform: Both Mac and PC
- Description: The IHMC CmapToolkit is a general-use, open software tool, that can be used to construct, share and browse through concept maps about any domain. It is being used by students, teachers, scientists, and professionals of all disciplines to represent and share knowledge.