Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path

Creating a mind map is an excellent way to generate and write down ideas connected to a central topic. I frequently use mind maps to generate ideas for blog posts and for workshop topics. Students can use them to generate ideas for creative writing, to plan presentations, and to record all of the factors contributing to a central event. Flowcharts help students see how a process works from start to finish. Here are ten free tools that students and teachers can use to create mind mind maps and flowcharts.

By Bethany Petty The classrooms of today have the potential to look vastly different than those of the past. Many teachers have access to a vast array of technology tools that can be used in the classroom to increase student engagement.

Developing an organized system of note taking is a critical part of college success. Taking great notes doesn't just help us retain more material, it also helps develop higher order thinking skills.

Here’s is the list of five new tech tools that teachers must explore to help them in their teaching processes.