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.

ME!!!!!
Name of the tool Zoho Writer
Where to access https://www.zoho.com/writer/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions The first thing one must do is create an account on the website. Once the
of how to use the account is created multiple students can type in the same document at
tool once, in a manner not unlike google docs.
Ideas for how the 1.13c) Revise by adding descriptive words when writing about people,
tool can be used places, things,
in PK-12 and events.

1.13d) Use complete sentences in final copies.

1.13e) Begin each sentence with a capital letter and use ending
punctuation in final

copies.

To be completely honest, all of these are somewhat intertwined. The main

idea is that students can collaborate on this website to improve on all three
of these standards. For example, they can point out when another student
forgets to capitalize a sentence. They can also help each other make sure
they are using complete sentences and proper grammar. My end goal
would be for them to write a story together.
Positives and Positives: Online, so its easy for students to do assignments together
challenges of outside of school. Free, so students from lower SES families wont have
using the tool to worry about paying for it.. Easy to access, in that it is pretty easy to get
onto which is good if students are doing an assignment from home. Also
available in app form, which is good for students that may not have a
computer but can access a smartphone or tablet.
Negatives: Have to create an account, which can be difficult for young
children, to the point that a parent may need to do it for them. It is not
very intuitive, which could be a problem for students using it without
teacher guidance. Finally, its not particularly visually pleasing, which
could be problematic in getting kids to focus.
Abby
Name of the tool Padlet
Where to access https://padlet.com/my/dashboard
this tool (web
address)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative
Assignment

Brief instructions Once on the website, students can log in with google. The student can
of how to use the pick a template appropriate for the activity by pressing the pink + button.
tool After selecting appropriate template, student can share padlet with those
they wish to allow access. After that, students can start creating!
Ideas for how the s2.1
tool can be used w2.12
in PK-12 w 2.8
Positives and P: No account needed, shows when comments added, accessible via qr
challenges of cod:
using the tool N:Only use some templates with free account, may be complicated.
Hannah
Name of the tool Twiddla!
Where to access https://www.twiddla.com/d399cx
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to website
of how to use the 2. Click green button to start
too 3. You now have access to a virtual whiteboard
4. Invite classmates to chat using a provided URL
5. Now yall are all on the same board
Ideas for how the 1. SOL 2.11 students will maintain legible printing and begin to
tool can be used make the transition to cursive. This allows children to practice
in PK-12 cursive and printing in a no mess, no embarresment environment.
2. SOL 6.1 Students will participate and contribute to small group
activities
3. SOL 3.10 The student will writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Positives and POs: group chat, easy set up, group editing, large groups
challenges of Neg: only free for 30 days, no video chat, poor voice audio
using the tool