TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Group Members Time Length of

Meeting Location Date or Meeting
Present at Meeting Meeting
Group Meeting
Crystal Alphin Zoom 10/7/2020 50 min.
Info:
Brianna Anderson
Alex Gilchrist

MY NAME: Crystal Alphin

Name of the Mural
collaborative tool
How the tool is Mural is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to share ideas amongst each other
collaborative via post-it notes, each from their own computer or mobile device.

Where to access this https://www.mural.co/

tool
Mobile application 1. https://www.mural.co/ios
info 2. The app is only compatible with Apple devices.
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Begin by creating an account on Mural’s website.
Give brief 2. Give your workspace a name.
instructions on how 3. Choose the type of project you want to start.
to use the tool 4. Choose a template and create your mural.
5. Take the brief tutorial that immediately pops up, which will help you use the site.
6. You can create your first post-it and add any relate graphics, if applicable.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. User friendly website 1. Not compatible with Android
the tool 2. Can be used across all age levels 2. More difficult to use on a tablet or
3. Single workspace with unlimited mobile device
murals and rooms 3. Overcrowding on project boards
4. Password protected
BRAINSTORM Example:
specific grade 1. In a Kindergarten class, Mural can be used as a collaborative morning check-in between
level/subject matter teacher and students.
ideas for how the tool 2. In a 10th grade art class, Mural can be accessed amongst students working on a
can be used in PK-12. collaborative sculpture project.
3. In a 6th grade math class, the teacher can use Mural to demonstrate the creation of Venn
diagrams, and the students can use Mural to create their own in group collaborations.

Peer Name Brianna Anderson

Name of the YoTeach
collaborative tool
How the tool is
collaborative YoTeach is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to communicate
together, each from their own computer.

Where to access this https://yoteachapp.com/

tool (web address)
Mobile application There is currently no mobile app for this tool.
info
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Go to the website and create a meeting room.
Give brief 2. Room can be password protected or hidden from searches.
instructions on how 3. Share the room with your students via a QR code or with the room name and
to use the tool password.
4. Your students can now use the discussion board.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
challenges of using 1. Multiple ways to interact 1. No mobile app
the tool 2. Reusable site 2. Icons can be tricky to navigate
3. Password protected 3. Cannot monitor conversations
4. Great way to facilitate discussions
between students and teachers
BRAINSTORM 1. In 10th grade English, YoTeach can be used to discuss a book being read in class.
specific grade 2. In 7th grade Math, YoTeach can be used to demonstrate drawing a number line.
level/subject matter 3. In 9th grade Science, YoTeach can be used as a demonstration by the teacher to describe
ideas for how the tool the dissection of a frog.
can be used in PK-12.

Peer Name Alex Gilchrist

Name of the VoiceThread
collaborative tool
How the tool is Complete the following sentence:
collaborative
VoiceThread is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to communicate, share and
create together each from their own computer.

Where to access this https://voicethread.com/

tool
Mobile application 1. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voicethread/id465159110
info 2. Mobile app is difficult to access on phone or tablet and is better accessible on a
computer.
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Begin by creating an account on VoiceThread’s website.
Give brief 2. Upload information and convert PowerPoint to a JPEG.
instructions on how 3. Create a tab.
to use the tool 4. Upload PowerPoint through My Computer.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Easy to edit 1. Cannot control comments
the tool 2. Easily accessible 2. Students without microphone
3. Interaction between teachers and cannot participate if voice response
students is required
4. Online quiz with trivia 3. Difficult to navigate slides
BRAINSTORM 1. In a 5th grade classroom, VoiceThread can be used for group review of prime and
specific grade composite numbers.
level/subject matter 2. In a Kindergarten classroom, VoiceThread can be used to review ABC’s with a visual
ideas for how the tool slide of each letter.
can be used in PK-12. 3. In a 10th grade Geography class, VoiceThread can be used to practice labeling the names
of states and their capitals on an interactive map.