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CMap

Principal function(s): Mind mappingGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

CMap is a tool to create and edit mind and concept maps. Users can create and connect different nodes, label them, and change the font or size of letters, among many others. CMap does not require setting up an account for use, but it must be downloaded. It is developed by the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) and is completely free. Evaluation: CMap is a valuable and easy-to-use tool with a professional-looking interface. Like other mind and concept mapping tools, it offers users the ability to visually organise and represent knowledge, which is essential for brainstorming and analysing complex topics, as well as facilitating language learning. CMap is highly customisable and can be operated offline, being well-suited for effective and asynchronous group work outside the classroom.

Cost: Free without registration.

Website: https://cmap.ihmc.us/

  

Best practice

Brainstorming and vocabulary expansion

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Group/pair work - classmates
  • Individual work

Skills

Content

  • Website/other users supply
  • You supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Straightforward, intuitive.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Medium.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English and at least 15 other languages, such as Japanese, Basque, or Greek.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Medium. The IHMC, which operates CMap, offers high levels of privacy. As a desktop application, CMap stores data locally on the user's device. When using the CMap Cloud or public CMapServers, users must create an account, but IHMC does not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Still, CMap uses Google AdSense Advertising to show ads on its website. The tool provides users with control over their maps' visibility (private or public). CMap does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Medium. Users can create mind maps with any content they desire and edit them using a series of features.

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Yes.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Windows, MacOS, iOS.

Other technical requirements