TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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MY NAME: Krystal Ricks

Name of the tool Google Docs
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access Internet Browser
this tool (web docs.google.com
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. Open Google Chrome
of how to use the 2. In the upper right-hand corner, there is a square with
tool (please 3. Enter students names and/or email addresses to be able to
number these) simultaneously work together. This would be the quickest and most
(Presenter effective way to have students collaborate
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Students can respond back 1.There is not much variety in text
using the tool in retime font styles
(Presenter 2. The teacher can see each 2. Possibility when converting
shares this student work documents, they might not convert
info) 3. There is a chat bar option if properly
students do not have cell 3. Working in a web browser, can
phones be tedious several tabs open
4. Option to be able to work
offline

Together with 1. Google Docs can appeal to a variety of grades and subjects. This tool
your group will best serve students who are in English. Students can use this for
BRAINSTORM collaborative writing and peer reviews. This tool will be the most suitable
specific grade for students in the 5th grade and up
level/subject 2. High school students can use this in their English paper and come
matter ideas for together for their research paper. This can students to easily collaborate
how the tool can with each other because each student can be delegated a task into
be used in PK-12. completing. Using Google Docs, it will allow students to automatically
Add as many save their work all within one assignment.
numbers as you 3. Google Docs can serve as a great tool for students to use in their
need to (e.g. 1-3 English at a variety of grade levels. I believe that Google Docs can best
if you have 3 serve students starting in the 5th grade. Students can collaborate with
members in your each other and use Google Docs to do peer reviews. Using Google Doc to
group or 1-4 if do peer reviews can also allow the teacher to help with peer review. If a
you have 4). One student is not sure what to look for or if there are discrepancies. The
idea per peer. teacher can quickly correct the issue and leave a comment for students
You should do to see. The teacher can easily multitask and go through student’s
this DURING your assignments since google doc is in a web browser.
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Danielle

Name of the
tool (Presenter Bubbl.us-Mind Mapping Online
shares this
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
info)
Where to
access this tool Internet Browser
(web address) https://bubbl.us/
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1.Type in the URL bubbl.us
instructions of 2.Login in using Google Account
how to use the 3. Click Start Now
tool (please 4.. Students can begin working on the assignment by clicking on the
number these) “Start Here” button
(Presenter 5.By clicking on the blue plus sign students can add a bubble or by
shares this clicking tab on their keyboard. Students have freedom in which direction
info) they want the bubble to move

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Students can create teams 1. In order to create teams’
using the tool and send invites to other students, must sign up for
(Presenter students the website
shares this 2. Can be used for short term 2. There is a 30-day free trial
info) use or to supplement a and afterwards, there is a
lesson fee to use the website
3. Students can be creative 3. The students can only
and change the shape, and access the website through
color of the bubble a web browser. It is not
4. Can be shared multiple available in the app store
ways this can be printed,
and saved as an outline and
students can share it
electronically
Together with 1. Students in 5th grade English can use this to prepare for writing
your group papers and use the bubble maps to generate ideas before writing their
BRAINSTORM own papers and it can also be used to organize ideas.
specific grade 2. Useful for students who are in middle school. It would be beneficial to
level/subject use this tool in English. In these grade levels, students are beginning to
matter ideas for write in a more complex manner. This tool will best serve them being
how the tool can able to brainstorm their ideas before they write their paper.
be used in PK-12. 3. This tool can be used for High school students who are taking Science.
Add as many This can serve as a visual aid in a variety of sciences that students take
numbers as you in high school. Students in the Science can use it to create concept maps
need to (e.g. 1-3 and relate it to various topics within Science.
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: Maya

Name of the Padlet
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Internet Browser
access this tool www.Padlet.com
(web address)
(Presenter
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Open internet browser and type in the URL www.padlet.com or
instructions of download the app
how to use the 2. Sign up to using your own credentials or students can sign up for
tool (please free
number these) 3. Students can share Padlet with other students, the quickest way
(Presenter for students to share Padlet is to share the link, by pressing the
shares this share button
info)

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. It automatically saves and 1. Only allowed to have 3
using the tool updates padlets
(Presenter 2. Option to filter and change 2. Internet access is a
shares this any use of profanity necessity
info) 3. Can add pictures videos 3. Must have a smartphone or
and links to the padlet computer or mobile device
4. Accessible through to access
smartphones and apps
Together with 1. Padlet would be a great tool for students who are in high school.
your group Padlet can be used for students to brainstorm ideas in a variety of
BRAINSTORM subjects. In addition, students in Biology can use Padlet to list the
specific grade different characteristics of the 3 different types of domains of life. This
level/subject will allow students to see the different functions and structures of within
matter ideas for the “domains of life”.
how the tool can 2 Padlet can used for students in an upper grade level. It can be used in
be used in PK-12. English and History. These two subjects go hand in hand. There is a lot
Add as many of reading and writing involved in these two subjects. These two subjects
numbers as you are also requiring a lot of research. Padlet can let students be creative.
need to (e.g. 1-3 Padlet can allow students to be able to collaborate across a variety of
if you have 3 devices even if students might not have same access to devices
members in your
group or 1-4 if 3.Elementary students can use Padlet in a variety of ways. It can
you have 4). One be used for students to be able to identify regions, rivers etc.
idea per peer. Using this student will be able to post their knowledge on the
You should do Padlet
this DURING your
conversation.

DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE, YOU CAN ADD OR REMOVE PEER SECTIONS AS NEEDED.