Use one or more of the following tools to help you define the task and figure out what information you need for it.

1. Use a wiki to record the task and question

   http://www.pbwiki.com (no email needed for students--teachers can register a class), http://www.wetpaint.com, http://www.wikispaces.com

2. Webspiration (online Inspiration software) beta version; registration with email required

   http://www.mywebspiration.com

3. Google Docs (registration and email required)

   http://docs.google.com

4. Zoho writer "A tool to create documents, edit them your way, and share with anyone"

   http://writer.zoho.com

5. Bubbl.us allows brainstorming online

   http://www.bubbl.us/index

6. Dropmind allows brainstorming online

   http://web.dropmind.com/Index.aspx