Brainstorming+Tools

Explore-a-tree--a terrific brainstorming web tool. This tool goes way beyond simple mind maps. It provides users with multiple brainstorming structures to analyze problems and develop ideas. Easy to use and great for helping students find different--structured--ways to approach a question or problem. Very useful.

Bubble-us--color-coded bubbles for making mind maps and other web-type brainstorms.

Wisdomaps--brainstorming in a variety of mapping forms. Easy to use and view.

@http://lightningbug.com.au/index.htm--a terrific site for planning your novella. Full of many different tools and aids. Try this first.

Some resources for mind-mapping How to build a mind-map in MS word (very comprehensive; lots of good suggestions)