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.

Group Members Meeting Location Time Length of

Date or Meeting
Group Meeting Present at Meeting (Technology Name) Meeting
Info: Cassandra Brooks Zoom 2/25/21 6:15
Carolyn Chin

MY NAME: Kristien Davis

Name of the
collaborative tool Kid Blog
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Complete the following sentence:
collaborative
(Presenter shares KidBlog is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to safely publish writing,
this info) audio, visual or video project and comment on others together, each from their own
computer.

Where to access this https://kidblog.org/home/

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application 1. Kidblog does not have an available mobile app.
info (Presenter
2. An alternative mobile app to use is seesaw learning. It is available
shares this info)
on Amazon, Apple, and Google Play for free but has in-app
purchases.
Teacher to Teacher: 1.Kidblog allows students to post on a safe platform that is connected to the teacher.
Give brief 2.Create an account and connect to your class, or even to other classrooms near you, or
instructions on how even around the world.
to use the tool (please 3.The teacher has to approve each post, so nothing inappropriate can be shared.
number these) 4.This platform can be used from K-12 to see all work the student has created in one place
(Presenter shares and see how they learn and grow.
this info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Easy to SetUp 1. Teachers pay $44 a year
the tool (Presenter 2. Students do not need an email 2. Teachers are responsible for all
shares this info) 3. Can connect with Google Drive information provided.
4. The teacher has complete control 3. Signing up a whole class is a little
difficult and time consuming.

Together with your 1. In a 5th grade class, students will be able to watch a video together and comment a fact
group they learned from the video.
BRAINSTORM 2. In a 10th grade class, students can post a video of themselves discussing what they have
specific grade learned about the Civil war and comment on other students.
level/subject matter 3. In a 7th grade class, students can post an interactive presentation talking about a book
ideas for how the tool they have read recently.
can be used in PK-12.

Peer Name Carolyn Chin

Name of the Edmodo
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Edmodo is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to collaborate and communicate
collaborative together, each from their own computer.
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(Presenter shares
this info)
Where to access this https://new.edmodo.com/
tool (web address)
(Presenter shares I have made an example which I will show during the meeting
this info)
Mobile application Edmodo is available as a mobile app. It is Free! It is available via the App Store on iOS and
info (Presenter Google Play for android devices. It isn’t available at the amazon app store, but the website
shares this info) is still accessible for those tablets!
Teacher to Teacher: Edmodo 101:
Give brief 1. Create a Teacher account, it’s free! All it asks is to use a google email (Educator
instructions on how email preferred) and the country you are at. From there it will bring you to your
to use the tool (please home page.
number these) 2. In the home page, you can create a classroom for specific classes you have. For
(Presenter shares students to join, they can sign up with parent’s help (It requires a parent’s email if
this info) they are under 13).
3. You can make different subject folders based on what is being taught and put in
resources that students can go through to look while teaching. Can also create
different assignments with instructions on which folder to go for resources

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of using
the tool (Presenter
shares this info)
1. It is a free website/app that lets 1. Students are required to have an
students see assignments and look account to have access to the
at future due assignments in one classroom which might be
place. restricting for some students and
2. Students are able to see each parents who aren’t very tech savvy.
other’s assignments for 2. Can look very boring and
collaboration and comment on unengaging for younger students.
each other’s submissions to Probably better for older students.
assignments. They can also leave 3. Can be overwhelming for teachers
comments on the assignment post as there are a lot of things available
itself if they have questions or to do, and a lot to learn how to use
leave a post for the classroom to on the website.
see if they need a partner or are
asking for other student’s help.
3. Great for virtual learning because
of how collaborative and
interactive it is. Able to make
different assignments, folders
based on topics, and lessons in
those folders that include in depth
description for it.
4. Teachers are able to look at
everyone’s submission and leave a
comment if they did good or if they
should resubmit it. Also assign due
dates which students can submit
before it’s due.

Together with your 1. In a 9th grade class, students could use Edmodo to discuss a specific topic the teacher
group had posted.
BRAINSTORM 2. In a 6th grade class, students could use Edmodo as a get to know me collaborative
specific grade discussion.
level/subject matter 3. In a 12th grade class, students can use Edmodo as a resource to stay up to date with class
ideas for how the tool assignments/lessons.
can be used in PK-12.

Peer Name Cassandra Brooks

Name of the Flip Grid
collaborative tool
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Flipgrid is a collaborative web tool because it allows teachers and students to make videos
collaborative and respond to one another. Flipgrid can also be used as a long-distance collaboration.
(Presenter shares
this info)
Where to access this https://info.flipgrid.com/
tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application Flipgrid is available on mobile devices. It is free to download both via App Store on iOS and
info (Presenter Google Play for android devices.
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: Go to flipgrid.com and create an educator’s account (ask for an email, country, and grade
Give brief level you are teaching)
instructions on how Create a new group (a grid) this is where you can personalize the grid and add your
to use the tool (please students by student emails, student username, google classroom, or make it public
number these) You can add topics to your grid (this is where you can include a voice recording time limit)
(Presenter shares You can manage your grid under “My Grid” (you can manage video response and respond
this info) to students)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. FREE!!!
the tool (Presenter 2. Students are required to have an 1. Students may not have the device
shares this info) account to have access to the or internet to access it at home.
classroom which might be 2. Can be challenging for students to
restricting for some students and navigate.
parents who aren’t very tech savvy. 3. Students can get carried away.
3. Can look very boring and
unengaging for younger students.
Probably better for older students.
4. Can be overwhelming for teachers
as there are a lot of things available
to do, and a lot to learn how to use
on the website.
Together with your 1. In a 2nd grade class, flip grid is a good way for students record their responses.
group 2. In a 11th grade class, students can record a presentation like they are presenting in front
BRAINSTORM of the classroom.
specific grade 3. In an 8th grade class, students can introduce themselves in a video and comment on each
level/subject matter others videos to get to know each other.
ideas for how the tool
can be used in PK-12.