1. http://www.ccinw.com/ Visual Representation of Information

2. Visual Information Visual information: Representing information and the connections between concepts visually is a powerful tool for making meaning and expressing personal understandings. Websites such as Gliffyrecognize that information is a shared activity. Wordleand Gliffy both honour the notion of multiple intelligences and are adaptive to different learning styles

3. Visual Search Engines Conceptually different to a textual search engine and connect with the user on a different level. Manipulate the data to express individual creativity and link concepts in a manner that is meaningful on a personal level Generally visual search engines use well known search engines such as www.google.com and www.bing.com as their base. They are slower than a standard text search engine because they have to both do a standard search and then represent the information graphically.

4. Wordle

5. Wordle Generate a “word cloud” in which words used most often are more prominent in the cloud. Manipulate to change every aspect of its appearance. Users become publishers, not just consumers, of information. A powerful tool for synthesis of information. Analyze the core messages. Powerful as a self reflective tool. Creates disorder.

6. “I have a dream” Martin Luther King Jr.

7. Gliffy

8. Gliffy Create diagrams and mindmaps to represent concepts in a visual fashion. Others to input on and edit, a merged diagram representing a combined understanding of a concept. Linking users as both as consumers and producers of information. An editable diagram in an asynchronous environment that is physically disconnected is a powerful tool for creativity

10. eyePlorer

11. eyePlorer Returns search results as a wheel divided into categories. ANotepad that allows users to collect and sort. Easily manipulated to create personalized representations of information and demonstrate the connections between concepts. Under development to expand the search results

13. Notepad

14. search-cube

15. search-cube Shows previews of up to ninety-six websites, videos and images. Rotated via the mouse or keyboard but they cannot be changed or further manipulated. A lack of advanced search options which limit effective searching Vaguely thematically arranged Images are small and difficult to make decisions on.