Cacoo is an online tool which allows to create a number graphic organizers and diagrams for any purpose. It possess easy to use and malleable resources to create the diagram you have in mind. The tool allows you to create your own diagrams or to work collaboratively with other people on a specific diagram simultaneously. Cacoo also gives you the possibility of sharing your diagrams via email or through a URL code. What's more, it allows you to export your diagram in a variety of formats.
Sharma and Barrett (2007)state that in a blended learning class there must exist a self-study component. In this case, Cacoo offers the possibility od students creating their own web-based material to help develop new ways of studying and organizing information."Learners have the opportunity to work at their own pace and follow their own interests." In addition, this tool provides teacher with the opportunity to assess students understanding of a topic by checking their progress and reviewing their material.
Here is a tutorial to learn how to use Cacoo!
References:
Sharma, P & Barrett,B . (2007) Blended Learning: Using Technology in and beyond the language classroom.
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