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OmniGraffle ( for Mac OS)
https://www.omnigroup.com/omnigraffle/
OmniGraffle : diagramming application ( for Mac OS)

Graphic Organizer Makers : at Teach-nology
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/
Graphic Organizer Makers : at Teach-nology
The generators below will allow you to make graphic organizers by filling out a simple form. The materials are made instantly and can be printed directly from your computer. Your creations are exclusive to you. If you would like to keep your creations, save them when you make them.
Concept Web Generator | Graphic Organizer Workbooks | KWL Generator | SQ3R Chart Generator | Time Line Generators | Venn Diagram Generator |

FreeMind - free mind mapping software
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
FreeMind - free mind mapping software
FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click "fold / unfold" and "follow link" operations.
Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila.
Works on most operating systems and computers.

Intro to Concept Mapping and free concept mapping tool
http://cmap.ihmc.us/
Intro to Concept Mapping and free concept mapping tool (software)
recommended
The CmapTools program empowers users to construct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as concept maps. It allows users to, among many other features, construct their Cmaps in their personal computer, share them on servers (CmapServers) anywhere on the Internet, link their Cmaps to other Cmaps on servers, automatically create web pages of their concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.
The CmapTools client is free for use by anybody, whether its use is commercial or non-commercial. In particular, schools and universities are encouraged to download it and install it in as many computers as desired, and students and teachers may make copies of it and install it at home.

Make a Custom Graphic Organizer
https://www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
Make a Custom Graphic Organizer at EdHelper
LOts of examples of different graphic organisers .. all on one webpage .. a great resource for introducing this topic.
Introduction to Graphic Organizers | An introduction with samples of filled-in graphic organizers (PDF File) | Customize a KWL Printable |

Inspirations & Kidspiration Resources
http://www.inspiration.com/resources/index.cfm
Inspirations & Kidspiration Resources
Also try these websites:

www.globalclassroom.org/together/kidspiration.html
www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/collection.html
www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/inspire/kidspiration.htm
www.lawrence.org/edlinks/menu.htm
www.strategictransitions.com/samplekidspirationtemplates.htm
www.spart5.k12.sc.us/TechTraining/KidspirationMatrix.htm
www.wacona.com/kidspiration/kidspiration.html
www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/inspire/inspiration.htm
www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv05n1-2/article2.html
www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/inspiration.html
www.watertown.k12.ma.us/professionaldevelopment/inspiration/articles.html
http://edtech.lisd.k12.mi.us/pd/materials/Insp4All-MACUL2001-handout.pdf

Graphics Organisers and Visual Tools
http://www.graphic.org
Graphics Organisers and Visual Tools
This site uses Inspiration a lot ... but the usefulness of this site is the range of examples it gives.
Examples of GOs | GOs in PDF Format | Many types are presented as teacher directions | How to Effectively Organize a Paper using a Graphic Organizer | A basic guide for the 5 paragraph essay | Three kinda cool graphic organizers | Electronic Graphic Organizers: Are they for you? | Guideline for Designing and Assisting Students |

Mindtools
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm
Mind Maps* - A Powerful Approach to Note Taking
Mind Maps are very important techniques for improving the way you take notes. By using Mind Maps you show the structure of the subject and linkages between points, as well as the raw facts contained in normal notes. Mind Maps hold information in a format that your mind will find easy to remember and quick to review.
Mind Maps abandon the list format of conventional note-taking. They do this in favor of a two-dimensional structure.
A good Mind Map shows the 'shape' of the subject, the relative importance of individual points and the way in which one fact relates to other.

Inspirations & Kidspiration
http://www.inspiration.com/
This Mindmapping software is highly recommended .... easy to us and effective!
Kidspiration™ helps students K-5 see, organize and develop their great ideas. Using the proven principles of visual learning, young readers and writers build confidence in organizing information, understanding concepts and expressing their thoughts.
Inspiration® is a powerful visual learning tool that inspires students, grades 6-12, to develop ideas and organize thinking. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. Inspiration is ideal for use in language arts, science, social studies and anytime your students need to structure research or other thought processes.
mindmaps | mindmapping | Brainstorming | Planning | Organizing | Outlining | Prewriting | Diagramming | Concept Mapping | Webbing | education |