Thing19

The first thing I really need to look at with flow charts & mind maps is the difference between the 2. Flow Charts are a great organizational tool that can aide anyone who needs to understand how something functions or is organized. A mind maps greatest value seems to be of the greatest value to the person or persons who create them. I think it can help you get your thoughts organized to a point that you might need a flow chart.

I have tried Gliffy before & I found it to be confusing/frustrating to use so I was not inclined to go back to it. I took a look @ FlowChart.com & found it be simpler & more inviting to the user. The most awesome thing about this program is that you can work with another person in real time to tweak a chart. You don't have to email & make phone calls or call a meeting to get done. This could be a great way to collaborate with teachers.

I also made a mind map with bubbl.us.com. This is another great tool for collaboration, You can go in before a meeting & get ideas & get them on paper before hand, than that part of the work is out of the way. I think it could cut out some wasted time & allow less domineering people to contribute a little more comfortably.
This kind of document could allow for more focused thinking & less wasted time on chit-chat. this could really be helpful for research because it would make the teachers see what they need to in addition to what the librarian does in the research cycle.