Gliffy is an unique web tool that allows students to create and share flow charts and diagrams. With its easy drag-and-drop interface, students from lower elementary can use this tool easily and effectively to show visual concepts. This can be used in K-12 classrooms to represent and display content knowledge learned by the students.
Gliffy can remove or reduce several learning barriers for certain learners in the classroom. Some examples are:
- If students are not proficeint or struggling with English (or the language of instruction) then creating a visual representation with little words can help express ideas.
- If students struggle with fine motor control to draw shapes or to write, Gliffy provides easy ways to place shapes and text so the students' work can be legible and organised.
- If students struggle with writing ideas smoothly in paragraphs and stories, students can create diagrams and flow charts to illustrate their ideas.
To save a diagram or flow chart, Gliffy does require an account to be used. The terms of use requires that one account is for one individual and that the user is atleast 18 years of age. Persons under the age of 18 may use this with the involvement of parent/guardians or teachers.
