Science and math teachers, curriculum coordinators
Evaluating free digital textbooks for science and math courses at the start of a school year.
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About
This Freeware and Inexpensive software mind map, created for Liberty Charter High School, catalogs 10 free or low-cost digital tools for classroom use, covering curriculum alternatives, student polling, collaboration, and presentation. Key nodes include 'CK-12 Flex Books' for science and math textbook replacement, 'Kahn Academy' for free video lessons across topics, and 'Todays Meet.com' for real-time student interaction. The template serves as a cheat sheet for educators seeking budget-friendly technology integration.
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Instructional technology coaches, administrators
Planning a professional development session on integrating web-based polling and collaboration tools.
High school teachers, media specialists
Comparing presentation tools like Prezi and Voice Thread for student projects.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore the Software Catalog
Open the template in Xmind to browse the top-level branches featuring free and low-cost digital tools like CK-12 and Khan Academy.
Step 2
Review Detailed Analysis and Personalize Tools
Click on specific nodes to read detailed notes on pros and cons, then add or remove software options to fit your school's specific curriculum needs.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Resource Map
Save your customized cheat sheet as a PDF or image to share budget-friendly technology integration strategies with your fellow educators.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 10 tools: CK-12 Flex Books, Hipocampus.org, Kahn Academy, Polleverywhere.com, Google Suite, Voice Thread, Prezi, Todays Meet.com, Google Wave, and Xmind.
Open the .xmind file and review each tool's description. Use the branches to compare features like cost, web-based limitations, and subject suitability (e.g., CK-12 for math, Hipocampus for AP history).
Yes, the Xmind template is fully editable. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to reflect your school's approved tools or add notes on implementation.
Start with the 'Curriculum Alternatives or Supplements' branch for textbook replacements, then explore collaboration tools like Google Wave and presentation tools like Prezi. Note each tool's drawbacks (e.g., web dependency).
Absolutely. Export the .xmind file or share the Xmind link. The template is designed for collaborative decision-making among educators.
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