Using InstaGrok as a Research Tool

What is InstaGrok?

It is a research tool that allows users to build a concept map to which they can pin notes, websites, videos, and facts.  Users can they open a journal that cites all of the resources with active hyperlinks, creating a fully interactive journal that can be saved and shared.

How does the concept map work?

In order to create a true concept map, sub concepts can be connected to related concepts.  This is done by dragging and connecting smaller concept balls to each other.  Note: you are unable to attach a small concept ball where you want on the large concept ball, you must connect small concept balls to small concept balls

Why is Einstein at the top of the page?

By dragging the bar from the chalkboard to Einstein, the user increases the complexity of the vocabulary and the associated research available.

Other features:

Instagrok also has a glossary of terms with definitions of the concept researched as well as a quiz related to the concept.

Like any search engine, the more specific your search is, the better the results.  For example, search "Abraham Lincoln" not Lincoln to avoid results related to the location or the car, if you only want to know about the President.