Graphic organizers, including mind maps, Venn diagrams, infographics, and other tools, allow teachers and students to organize and present facts and ideas visually in order to understand both the big picture and the small details.

The digital tools and apps below have made it easy to create beautiful and productive graphic organizers.

• bubble.us(opens in new tab)
  A popular web-based tool that allows educators to create a mind map, save it as an image, share, collaborate, and present. An editable example allows prospective users to try the mind map editor without creating an account. Free basic account and 30-day free trial.
• Bublup(opens in new tab)
  Bublup helps users organize all their digital content visually via an intuitive, drag-n-drop interface. Create shareable folders with content such as links, documents, images, videos, GIFs, music, notes, and more. Folders can be transformed instantly into shareable web pages. It’s easy to get started, but if you need help, peruse the detailed support pages for using the app. Free basic accounts.
• Coggle(opens in new tab)
  Coggle’s clean, stylish interface invites users to explore the creative possibilities of its collaborative mind maps, diagrams, and flowcharts. The free basic account includes unlimited public diagrams and import/export/embed features, while the professional account is just $5 per month.
• iBrainstorm(opens in new tab)
  A free iOS app for iPad and iPhone that lets users organize ideas with digital sticky notes, and offers quick and easy multi-device sharing. Your iPad will serve as a freeform drawing canvas, enabling maximum creativity.
• Checkvist(opens in new tab)
  Anyone can make a checklist without fancy software. But if you want a checklist to boost productivity, Checkvist’s super organized and detailed lists can help educators and administrators manage tasks and projects with ease. Free basic account.