Coggle
What is Coggle
Coggle is a collaborative mindmapping tool that allows for the creation and sharing of flexible diagrams that illustrate connections between various concepts.
What is the purpose of Coggle
Coggle enables concepts, ideas, terms etc. to be mapped and represented visually in connection with one another. As a collaborative tool, Coggle supports groups to synchronously work on a mindmap together and use chat features to discuss with one another.
How to use Coggle
After setting up an account and signing in online, Coggle provides you with a blank canvas where you can start Mindmapping. Documents can be shared with others either by invite or by sharing a link. Documents can be shared to be viewable and/or editable. Created diagrams can be exported in a variety of formats (e.g. .jpeg, .pdf, etc.)
Where to find Support
This tool is not centrally supported
Help and Documentation
For help, please refer to the Coggle documentation
Tool Evaluation
Functionality
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Scale2 The tool can scaled to accommodate any size class but lacks flexibility to create smaller sub-groups or communities of practice
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Ease of Use3 The tool has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and personalize |
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Tech Support/Help AvailabilityTechnical support and help documentation is available in the form of web pages or videos |
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Hypermediality2 The tool allows users to communicate through different channels (audio, visual, textual) but is limited in its ability to provide non-sequential, flexible/adaptive engagement with material |
Accessibility
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AODA Friendly1 The tool fails to adequately support compliance with AODA standards for accessibility or no information of AODA compliance has been made available for the tool |
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User-focused participationThe tool is designed to address the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities, thereby widening opportunities for participation in learning |
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Required EquipmentProper use of the tool does not require equipment other than a computer and access to the internet |
Technical
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OWL IntegrationThe tool can only be offered in OWL through a link or static representations of the tool (i.e. PDF), rather than a functional version of the tool itself |
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Operating SystemsUsers can effectively utilize the tool with any standard, up-to-date operating system (i.e. Windows 10, Apple OSX, etc.) |
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Web BrowserUsers can effectively utilize the tool with any standard, up-to-date web browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 etc.) |
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Additional Tech RequirementsUsers can effectively utilize the tool without any browser extensions or downloaded software |
Mobile Design
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Mobile Operating SystemsCoggle has no mobile app |
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Mobile FunctionalityAs there is no mobile app, mobile functionality does not apply |
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Offline AccessThe Coggle platform cannot be used in any capacity offline |
Usage and Account Set Up
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Sign Up/Sign InAll users (instructors and students) must create an external account or additional login, and/or personal information is collected and shared |
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Cost of UseLimited aspects of Coggle can be used for free with other elements requiring payment of a fee, membership, or subscription. See Pricing details for an outline of what features are available through a free versus paid account. |
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Archiving, Saving, and Exporting DataUsers can archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats |
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Data Privacy and OwnershipUsers maintain ownership and copyright of their intellectual property/data; data is shared publically and cannot be made private |
Social Presence
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CollaborationThe tool has the capacity to support a community of learning through both asynchronous and synchronous opportunities for communication, interactivity, and transfer of meaning between users |
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User AccountabilityInstructors cannot control student anonymity but the tool provides some solution for holding students accountable for their actions |
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DiffusionStudent familiarity with the tool is likely mixed, some will lack basic technical competence with its functions |
Instructor Presence
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FacilitationThe tool has easy-to-use features that would significantly improve an instructor’s ability to be present with students via active management, monitoring, and engagement |
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CustomizationTool is adaptable to its environment: easily customized to suit the classroom context and targeted learning outcomes |
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Learning AnalyticsThe tool is not designed to support the collection of learning analytics
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Cognitive Presence
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Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s)The tool enhances engagement in targeted cognitive task(s) that were once overly complex or inconceivable through other means |
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Higher Order ThinkingThe tool may engage students in higher order thinking skills (given significant consideration to design, facilitation, and direction from instructor) |
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Feedback on LearningOpportunities for receiving formative feedback on learning are available, but infrequent or limited (i.e. poor opportunities for tracking performance, monitoring improvement, testing knowledge on a regular basis) |
Security and Privacy
This tool has not been formally reviewed by Western’s Technology Risk Assessment Committee
Security and Privacy Flags
Accounts
- Users are required to create and use a non-Western account. It is highly recommended that users do not use the same username and password that is in use at Western.
Information Collection
- Application collects information that could identify the user specifically (email address, class schedule, etc..)
EULA
- Acceptance of the Application's Terms of Conditions or End User License Agreement may bind the institution to an agreement thereby requiring legal counsel to review the application contract.
Cost and Approval
- The application may require the instructor to enter credit card information
- The application may require students to enter credit card information
Integration
- This application is hosted outside of Canada
Last Updated: January 31, 2020
Rubric
The eLearning Toolkit Evaluations are made available under the terms of the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence
Feedback
Leave feedback to comment or request that the tool be re-reviewed
Topic at a Glance
Coggle is a brainstorming/mindmapping product that lets instructors create branches off of central ideas.
