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PoppletJessica Thompson
Meredith Middle SchoolAmerican College of Education
Pre-survey…Write down on the notecard how much you know about Popplet on a scale of 1-10.
When you are done…write your name on it and put it on the corner of the desk.
Popplet..what is it?! Mind-mapHelps visual learnersThe ability to capture facts, thoughts, and
imagesStudents and teachers can create Popplets
to organize informationAvailable: iPad(not free) and
Computer(free)
Things you can do in Popplet:1. Double click to create a Popple2. Change popple’s color3. Choose how big you want the text4. You can draw in the popple or add an image5. Decide how big you want the popple6. Move the popple by dragging it
To start…simply double click anywhere on the screen!
Type what the main idea is in the first popple.
Then click the circles to create more popples.
Change the color of a popple!
Draw pictures in a popple.Change the text size too.
You can even add images!
Popplets can be very detailed or just have a few popples. It depends what you have in mind when creating a
popple.
Why should YOU use it?It is free on the computerEasy to use!Makes collaboration with others convenientCan export as PDF or JPGEasily printableMulti-language supportCan include youtube, flickr, google maps,
etcKeeps students attentive, active, and
collaborating!
How can we use it in the classroom?
Turn and talk to the people in your group about some ways you can use Popplet in the classroom
Keep in mind that Popplet can be used in multiple grades and content areas
The pace of this course is…Too slow?
Too fast?
Just right?
ReferencePopplet for School. (2013). http://popplet.com/
@2015 by Jessica Thompson. This material may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes only provided that the author is credited.