TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

My name: Alexus Shutters

Name of the tool Google Docs
Where to access docs.google.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Visit docs.google.com.
of how to use the 2. Sign in using Google account or create one for free.
tool 3. Open the type of document you would like to use.
4. Click the Share button at the top right corner. You can obtain a
shareable link for people to view, edit, or make suggestions. You
can also directly invite people by entering their Google email.
5. Files save automatically but the name of the Doc can be edited in
the top left corner of the page.
Ideas for how the 1) For the English 2.13 SOL the student will edit writing for correct
tool can be used grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. The teacher
in PK-12 will prepare a Google Doc for each group with a story that has
grammatical and spelling errors. The file will be shared with each
student using the Can Comment option. As a group, students
will need to read the story and correct the errors.
2) For the English 7.8 SOL the student will edit writing for correct
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence
structure, and paragraphing. Students will get into groups of
three and share their rough drafts of an essay with their peers via
Google Docs using the Can Comment option. Students will
then give their peers feedback on their writing and look for any
spelling or grammatical errors. Students will then choose what
feedback is helpful to their writing and what they do not need.
3) For English 10.8 SOL the student will collect, evaluate, organize,
and present information to create a research product; (e) Cite
sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard
method of documentation, such as that of the Modern Language
Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association
(APA). The teacher will provide 5 sources (all different types) for
students to practice citation. Students will join groups of their
choice and using Google Docs create two pages to cite the
sources, one MLA and one APA. Students will then share this
Google Doc with the teacher.
Positives and Positives (4):
challenges of 1) This tool promotes classroom discussion and the sharing of notes.
using the tool 2) This tool automatically backs up so even if the computer crashes,
work will be saved.
3) Work is saved to Google Drive automatically so work can be
accessed on any device.
4) Operates similar to Windows making it simple to use.
Negatives (3):
1) This tool works best in Google Chrome and is not as compatible
with Safari or Internet Explorer.
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2) It also requires internet access so if the network crashes or
internet is down work cannot be accessed.
3) It can be confusing if a lot of people are making edits at one time.
Peers Alicia Pullen
name:
Name of the tool Mindomo
Where to access https://www.mindomo.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Go to https://www.mindomo.com
of how to use the 2) In the center of the webpage click on GET STARTED
tool 3) Create an account by typing in your first and last name then
provide an email address and create a password
4) Create a venn diagram or outline by clicking create in the top
left side of the webpage
5) Add a title in the blank box located in the middle of the webpage
then select a format you would like to use to create your venn
diagram or outline then click create
6) Once youve chosen a format, you can type in the boxes, add
attachments, multimedia, icons, and comments
7) To invite another member to your venn diagram or outline, click
the share button on the top right corner of the webpage and
type in another email address youd like to invite
8) Next to their email, in the drop down bar click modify or
view timeline
9) Below the email address box, click add message if you would
to add a comment or directions about the venn diagram or
outline
10) Lastly, click share & save

Ideas for how the With SOL 6.9 English: The student will find, evaluate, and select
tool can be used appropriate resources for a research product. Using the Mindomo venn
in PK-12 diagram or timeline, students can organize a framework for their
research by adding a title and concept points to discuss in their
research. Key concept a) collect information from multiple sources
including online, print, and media by attaching additional resources to
their choice of format organizer. Students can collaborate with one
another by adding r what theyve researched to the venn diagram.

With SOL CE.2 8th Grade Civics and Economics (History): The student
will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American
constitutional government by creating an outline that list the importance
of U.S documents. Key concept b) explain the significance of the
charters of the Virginia Company of London, the Virginia Declaration of
Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation,
the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and the Constitution of the
United States, including the Bill of Rights. Mindomo will allow students to
visually organize the documents through using different formats such as
outline which provides real-time editable outlining so that students may
compare and contrast each document. Students can collaborate and add
information under each document.
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With SOL WHI.3 World History and Geography (History): The student will
demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations, including
those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the
civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Nubians, by using one of
the three venn diagrams to describe the culture of each civilization. Key
concept b) describing the development of social, political, and economic
patterns, including slavery which can be displayed as key concepts in
the venn diagram and explained with examples and pictures in the
boxes below it.
I
Positives and Positives (4)
challenges of 1) Allows students to navigate the site easily without needing much
using the tool instruction.
2) Allows students to select the format in which they would like to
use depending on the amount of content needed for their venn
diagram or outline
3) The site lets students design and create their venn diagram and
outlines by adding pictures and attaching web URLs and videos.
4) Saves students work automatically to their home page of the
website.
Negatives (3)
1) It requires internet access meaning that if there is an
internet/computer complication, students will not have access to
the webpage.
2) The website may attract more younger grade levels rather than
high school students.
3) Students must have an email to sign up which some students
depending on grade level and age may not have .

Peers Graham Fogelgren

name:
Name of the tool Pirate Pad
Where to access http://piratepad.net/front-page/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to piratepad.net/front-page/
of how to use the 2. Click on the frog
tool 3. Copy the url and share it with your groupmates
4. Use it as a basic word document from there
Ideas for how the 1. Using SOL WHII.12 as an example, students could do things such
tool can be used as contribute part of a collaborative research assignment on the
in PK-12 major powers of WWII
2. Using VUS.10 as an example, students could work together to
gather sources on how the New Deal helped the United States
recover from the Great Depression
3. Using USI.6 as an example, share their opinions on how the
events of the colonial period lead to the American Revolution as a
critical thinking exercise
Positives and Positives
challenges of 1. No signup necessary
using the tool 2. User Friendly basic layout
3. Doesnt require advanced knowledge of computers to access or
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use
4. Very fast to access
Challenges
1. Offers little in manipulation
2. Could possibly cause lack of interest
3. Its competing with Google Docs which is a bit more open

Peers KIERRA BAKER

name:
Name of the tool WEBPOSTER

Where to access http://poster.4teachers.org/

this tool (web
address
Brief instructions 1. DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST!
of how to use the 2. Go to poster.4teachers.org
tool 3. On the left side of the page you will see student login directly
below you will see and you will click create a new poster.
4. After clicking create a new poster click next and you will need
to fill in your name, a password, and the class code.
5. Class Code: 248280 (I can also do group codes)
6. Each time you login you will need your password you created and
the class code. PLEASE WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD!
7. Once you are logged in you have access to you and your
classmates posters.
8. The website helps you set up your page by breaking it down into
sections: Follow the websites instructions and type in your
information!!
Ideas for how the For english SOL 1.9 e) Ask and answer who, what, when, where, why,
tool can be used and how questions about what is read. f) Identify characters, setting,
in PK-12 and important events.
Each student will create a short story of their choice with the
use of pictures and post it to the class page on web poster. After
posting their story they must comment under 2 of their peers
stories the answer to the following questions; WHO WHAT
WHEN WHERE WHY HOW?? We will then have a class vote on
the most liked story, the 2 stories that win will be put together
to form one story. I will post the story on the class site and each
student will comment and answer the following: WHO ARE THE
CHARACTERS? WHAT IS THE SETTING? TELL ME 1 THING THAT
HAPPENED IN THE STORY!

For Health SOL 10.2 q) Explain the importance of emotional health, and
identify when and where to seek support for self and others. t) Explain
risk factors for and the warning signs of suicide.
Each student will be put into groups, at the end each group will
come together to educate the importance of the topic. One
group will research and create a web poster on the different
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types of emotional health. 2nd group will research and create
web poster on the causes of suicide. Third group will research
and create a web poster discussing where to seek help as well
as how and/or how these resources arent helping. The fourth
group will create and record a short skit using the information
from their peers research. The skit must be at least 3 min long.

For Science SOL 6.2 The student will investigate and understand basic
sources of energy, their origins, transformations, and uses. Key concepts
include a) potential and kinetic energy; b) the role of the sun in the
formation of most energy sources on Earth; c) nonrenewable energy
sources; d) renewable energy sources; and e) energy transformations.
The students will do their own research choosing information
from scholarly journals and educational sites only. They will
research information on at least 3 of the letters above and use
the webposter as if it were a blog. They must cite all information
and provide links to educational pages.
I will then create a test and the students will use their peers
blog posts on web posters to answer the questions.
Positives and POSITIVES: 1. No cost 2. Easy to navigate 3. Students have different
challenges of options in which they can set up their posters(colors, position, etc.) 4.
using the tool Teacher has access to each students account. NEGATIVES: 1. Younger
children may need help keeping track of password. 2. Younger students
may not have an email account 3. Only room for 1 photo.

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.