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: Jack Duva

Name of the tool Twiddla.com
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access This software can only be accessed by Internet Browser.
this tool (web This software is NOT available in any app store.
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions Step 1. Open any internet browser.
of how to use the Step 2. Type Twiddla into any search engine
tool (please Step 3. Click the green button that says get started
number these) Step 4. Type in code from your teacher if one is provided. If no code is
(Presenter provided then disregard step for, and use the software freely.
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. This is engaging, easy to 1. Because this software
using the tool use, and fun software that allows many students to
(Presenter students of all ages tend to right on this online white
shares this enjoy. board I worry that some
info) 2. This can be a strong students may take this as
editing tool. The user can an opportunity to write
upload papers, diagrams, or inappropriate words, or
pictures which can allow pictures in the board.
students or teachers to 2. This software may be free,
write down their critiques and easy to access however
and share their ideas. You it is also very limited. Many
also have a text feature you different kinds of software
can use to communicate come included with an
with others. abundance of resources to
3. Once you finish you help the user build onto
assignment or presentation their presentations, and
you can save and share assignments. Twiddla is
your creation and allow very limited compared to
others to experience it. other 2.0 web tools
4. available
3. If the user does not has a
touch screen laptop,
computer, or a drawing
tablet synced to their
computer, than they may
have to resort to drawing
with the computer mouse,
or a touchpad which may be
difficult.

Together with 1. Could be used for High School (9-12) Psychology – Since you can
your group upload files onto the white board, it can be easily be used to edit
BRAINSTORM research papers.
specific grade
level/subject 2. Could be used for Middle School (6-8) English- Since it can be used for
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
matter ideas for drawing in groups, a project can be done on Twiddla that involves
how the tool can drawing out a scene from a book that is being read as a class.
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3.Could be used for grades 2nd through 8th History – Using the drawing
numbers as you and labeling tool, students, can use Twiddla to create timelines using
need to (e.g. 1-3 pictures that are labeled with dates to remember.
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME:
Name of the Schoology.com
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Web browser
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Open internet Browser.
instructions of
how to use the 2. Type http://wwwschoology.com/.
tool (please
number these) 3. You might sign up as teacher or students. If you do as a teacher in
(Presenter some point you need vilification for that. However there are features
shares this you can navigate in.
info)
4. When you sing up you are able to use many tools that fit to teach
your content area.

5. Student will submit assignment through: web browser, Google drive,

Schoology ios app, schoology Android app.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Enmcourage community. 1. Is broad and too much
using the tool 2. So many different information.
(Presenter teaching methods. 2. Not instant feedback.
shares this 3. Useful tools for every 3. Difficult to register.
info) content area.
Together with 1. Could be used for high school (9-12) Spanish- Linked with “Flipped the
your group Classroom” which helps students interact with material when they are
BRAINSTORM not avaible for class anmd allows teacher to modify/ explain lesson.
specific grade
level/subject 2. Could be used for Middle/ High School (6-12) English – Linked with
matter ideas for Google drive so students can share their essay and work in link with
how the tool can their Google documents
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3.Could be used for high School (9-12) Psychology – Though Schoology
numbers as you does not have Psychology specific tools, it provides a multimode
need to (e.g. 1-3 platform for different curriculum teachers to stay in contact with other
if you have 3 professionals about ideas, and for teachers to stay linked to their
members in your students.
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME:
Name of the Gliffy.com
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Web browser
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Sign into Gliffy.
instructions of 2. Choose the type of diagram you wish to create, import one of your
how to use the own, or create from a template.
tool (please 3. Begin creating your diagram by dragging and dropping shapes, adding
number these) labels, drawing lines, and coloring your diagram as you please.
(Presenter 4. Share your diagram with other users to create a “team” that can work
shares this on the diagram as well and leave comments.
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Drag and drop makes 1. Not free software.
using the tool creating charts easy. 2. Appears to be typically used
(Presenter 2. Many different options for for business, not school.
shares this layout and icons 3. Not a mobile app.
info) 3. Would be really helpful in
STEM type classes
4. Allows students to view,
share, collaborate, and
comment on other students
work.
Together with 1. Could be used for 12th grade Psychology – Could upload diagram of
your group brain and use picture/ label association of how each part functions,
BRAINSTORM making it an easy and shareable study tool.
specific grade
level/subject 2. Could be used for High School (9-12) English – With the drawing lone
matter ideas for features, lines can connect to different labels/pictures showing a rise or
how the tool can fall in action for the plot of class reading.
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3.Could be used for 11th or 12th grade Spanish 3- Gliffy can help students
numbers as you break up Spanish sentences into its various words to label the parts of
need to (e.g. 1-3 speech. They can label and see various words to label the parts of
if you have 3 speech. They can label and see various parts of grammar.
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.