Thing 17

I used bubbl.us to try to make a concept map. I was not impressed with this site/tool. It lets you create "bubbles" and arrange them so that it looks like a concept map, but you can't add any words to the connecting lines. They way that I most frequently use concept mapping (and am starting to use it with my dissertation work this week) requires that there are connecting words, phrases, quotes, etc... on the connecting lines. Inspiration lets you use this. But, I guess if you just need a quick visual with some bubbles and connections, this isn't bad. And after a little fiddling, I figured out how to save it. (I tried to use embedded code, but Blogger said there was something wrong with it and wouldn't let me publish it.)

I also spent time with 30 Boxes. This might also be a great way to organize!! I tried to embed it here, but had some problems. I did figure out how to embed it on the side bar, but it was too wide to fit. (I did try to adjust the width, but then only several letters would show up in each box.) So I ended up adding it to my links on the side which I probably like better anyways since it doesn't clutter the blog.

I also tried Knowtes. I didn't like the fact that I needed to request an invitation. It just seemed like I was putting my e-mail out there for anyone to see and send stuff to. But, I did request an invitation, and hopefully I will get a response...