WikiMindMap – Mapping out Wikipedia
Whether you like it or hate it, you’ve got to respect Wikipedia. And while you can debate about the level of accuracy versus other sources, you can’t really argue with the fact that there’s an immense amount of information there. So much so that it can be rather overwhelming at times.
WikiMindMap attempts to make browsing through Wikipedia a touch easier but giving you a visual trail to walk through. It strips out all the content, leaving behind a map of all links out of an article, both internal and external. You can click on any link to have it pop open a new window with that article, or click on the ‘refresh’ icons to shift that topic to the center of the mind map. Table of Contents categories are collapseable, which does make things a little neater.
Would I use this when I’m searching for a specific nugget of information? No way. But it would be a good way to try to follow a trail around when you aren’t quite sure what you’re looking for. For example, if you’re searching for significant influences and events regarding a person in history, this might be a good way to explore.
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EngineerTiat
8/6/2007
ok, I am way, as in WAY, behind in my reading… but better late than never right? I love this little tool. I teach history and geography which are both well served by this app, especially for students struggling to frame up an argument/writing piece. Thanks for the link, Steve!
East Leyden HS
5/17/2010
Teach42 – WikiMindMap – Mapping out Wikipedia http://bit.ly/9aTYbu
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