STI Mind Map

This week we learned about Mind Mapping and Word Clouds.  This was my first experience with mind mapping. This particular mind map is about some facts around STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) since Sexual Health is a very important subject to me.  I used bubbl.us for this Mind Map. I have to admit it was a little difficult to create the mind map the way I wanted.  I feel like if I was struggling than kids might struggle with this.  I attempted another mind mapping tool at spicynodes.org and it was much easier to maneuver. I think I would definitely use it with a class of second or third graders.

Word Clouds were not new to me but it has been some time since I have used them. In some ways I wonder what the point is but I have to get more experience with the tool before I can make a judgement about it.