Conceptual+mapping

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A tool for designing professional-looking flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, venn charts etc. that can be used online and offline, in and out of browser. =====
 * [[image:http://grapholite.com/Images/GrapholiteApplication.jpg width="455" height="324" caption="Online diagramming and flowcharting"]] || =====Design even the most sophisticated diagrams with a couple of clicks. An intellectual algorithm of connections layout helps you make automatic connections between the diagram elements as neatly as possible. Minimum intersections, a little shift of a line in the place where the connections could overlap, an eyelet in the intersection of the links - all these details that seem to be unimportant are in fact very useful and make your flowcharts more professional and readable. Minimum manual work is required. ===== ||

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 * [|Cacoo] **




 * //__What is this? ~ __//**

Cacoo is an online collaborative drawing tool that lets you create different diagrams such as site maps, frames and network charts. Cacoo's extensive library of stencils makes it easy to create these concept maps.



Once you are finished, you can export your diagram as a PDF or SVG. Or, if you're looking for teamwork, you can share your concept map with others, and even collaborate in real-time. As you work together with your mates, you can also utilize Cacoo's chat function. Cacoo is a free program, although the extent of many of its functions is dependent upon your subscription fee. For example, a free subscription allows a diagram to be shared with up to 15 users, while the $49/year Plus plan allows unlimited sharing. The rest of the pricing restrictions can be found here.

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Cacoo offers an interactive way for students to create conceptual diagrams of class material. This type of visual organizer will benefit students who are visual learners or who have organizational needs. Also, the real-time group editing feature could be especially useful for brainstorming scenarios. This would allow students to share their ideas with others in a organized, visual manner. The sharing feature (whether in real-time or not) opens up a range of possibilities for group projects. Conveniently, all work is quickly saved online under the user's Cacoo account.


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Below is a concept map that was created using Cacoo. Note the use of the chat feature. 