TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Read the directions in Blackboard on how to complete this sheet.

My name: Nick Signorelli

Name of the tool Edmodo
Where to access https://api.edmodo.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Type in Edmodo.com.
of how to use the 2) Create an account using a username and password of your choice.
tool 3) Proceed to enter your school and group code given to you by the
instructor.
4) You know have your Edmodo profile and can edit your profile by
adding a picture and joining your group.
5) Lastly the instructor will assign work in a vast array of different types
that you can collaborate on with your peers.
Ideas for how the In a 10th grade English SOL you can have the students in their groups
tool can be used read and discuss the chapters and literary elements of a novel with one
in PK-12 another. (Almost like a mini book club).

In a 5th grade Health/PE SOL you can have the students log their diet for
an X amount of days and as the instructor you can go in see what the
students eat and suggest healthier alternatives need be.

In a 8th grade Social Studies SOL for a HW assignment you can have the
students each post a current event from a news article, blog etc. that
they deem relevant and as the teacher you can have classroom
discussions the next morning based on the current events that the
students chose.

Positives and Positives

challenges of 1) The site is very organized and easy to maneuver through.
using the tool 2) You have the ability to join groups with your classmates and see
each others work which makes collaboration super convenient.
3) Edmodo has a mobile tool which allows students to use the site
on their iPad, and iPhones which is super convenient in an age
where technology is on the rise.
4) Edmodo appeals to students in the sense that they can add a
personal touch to it by displaying a profile picture and customize
their profile to a degree.
Negative

1) Edmodo is not great for quizzes/test as its not secure and

students can easily cheat by looking at one anothers
computers/mobile devices.
2) Even though Edmodo can be displayed on mobile devices there
are many reviews stating there are technical issues with it and
that it will often crash so this does pose a certain threat.
3) Students can communicate with each other via Edmodo which is
a good thing however with that comes the opportunity for
students to cyberbully one another so as a teacher you need to
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stay on top of that.

Peers Brent
name:
Name of the tool Cork Board
Where to access https://noteapp.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Type in url
of how to use the 2) Press create account(blue button on the right)
tool 3) Put in name, email, and password
4) Click add board
5) Create board, add name and notes
6) Click account name
7) Click label people
8) Then add people by email address
Ideas for how the 5th grade History SOL: Students add important dates and match them to
tool can be used the corresponding events.
in PK-12 7th grade math SOL: Students type math problems and then members
each do separate steps of the problem to complete it.
12th grade English SOL: Students given note sheet with parts of a story
mixed up and are to put them in order.

Positives and Positives

challenges of 1) Easy to navigate
using the tool 2) Easy to add members
3) Easy to manage notes
4) Able to chat on board
Negatives
1) Only 1 board per account
2) Geared more toward high school kids
3) Must have email to use

Peers Taylor
name:
Name of the tool Google Docs
Where to access Doc.google.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Type in url
of how to use the 2) Log into gmail
tool 3) Create new blank document
4) Add peers to group by selecting share in the top right
5) Type in doc and add pics when necessary
Ideas for how the Kindergarten English SOL: Use docs for each student to contribute a
tool can be used sentence to create a story of their own.
in PK-12 6th grade science SOL: Use docs for each student type in 1 part of an
ecosystem and at the end the whole ecosystem will be complete.
12th grade GOV SOL: Students will each explain one branch of gov and at
the end the full gov will be explained.
Positives and Positives
challenges of 1) Easy to navigate
using the tool 2) Easy to share with peers
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3) Easy to access(gmail is free)
4) Multiple options for pictures and comments
Negatives
1) Not all students have gmail or internet
2) Tools are very basic for high schoolers
3) Hard to use when projects require multiple pics because it looks
chaotic
Peers Morgan
name:
Name of the tool Google slides
Where to access Docs.google.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Tpe in url
of how to use the 2) Sign into gmail
tool 3) Click slides
4) Click a blank one
5) Click share in the top right
6) Once everyones in you can begin working
Ideas for how the 5th grade science SOL: students can all create slides on survival traits
tool can be used and the instructor can view them at the end
in PK-12 8th grade math SOL: Students can create a word problem then use each
slide as a step to complete the problem
12th grade English SOL: Students select a story and use each slide as a
timeline
Positives and Positives
challenges of 1) Easy to navigate
using the tool 2) Efficient for collaboration
3) Teacher has access
4) Students can see each others work
Negatives
1) Cant talk out
2) Not everyone has internet access
3) Cant interact virtually face to face

Honor Pledge
I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any
form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware
that as a member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all
suspected violations of the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned.