Week 5: People Still Do That?

I thought people stopped making webs after the FCAT.

However, mind-mapping tools have expanded from the strictly pencil-and-paper to online tools like the ones we covered this week in class. While we stuck to using Webspiration, many others like bubbl.us and Gliffy have gained popularity. Using the tool to explain various online tools such as social networking, blogging and video hosting to further the field of journalism can be found in the previous post.

This same week, bubbl.us was mentioned in my Communication on the Internet (MMC 3260) class. While many are so interested in jumping straight into design, the mind-mapping tools can make it easier when trying to lay out a complicated website. If there's one thing I've so far taken away from that class, it's the importance of an easily navigable site for the best interest of the visitors. Without taking the proper steps to outline, a website could wind up being convoluted and awkward, which would instantly turn away potential customers, readers, etc.

Another website of the sort is Mind Meister which does many of the same functions as the others, but in a more advanced level. Users can also collaborate to make real-time sessions.


Sara Solano is the Magellan of the Internet.