Assignment Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning
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MY NAME: Rachel Traino
Name of the tool Bubbl.us Where to access https://bubbl.us this tool (web address) Brief instructions 1.Log into bubbl.us using my username and password of how to use the 2.Click the green button that says “new mind map” tool (please 3. Title your map by clicking on the box in the middle and giving your number these) map a focal point 4. Add boxes all around the title bubble the way you see fit. 3 1. For SOL 5.5b, the student could choose a character in the book we SOL/Grade/Conte read as a class and describe the character’s development by adding nt Ideas for how bubbles to the bubble map. Students will then go to three friends’ the tool can be computer and add a characteristic for each of their characters. used in PK-12 2. For SOL 5.6i the student could make two separate bubble maps differentiating between fact and opinion using examples from the book we read in class. Students will go to each other’s maps and add one of their own opinions. 3. For SOL 6.5a students could identify the elements of a narrative such as setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. Students will get up and walk around the classroom and write one definition on different classmate’s paper. They must write a definition for each element before they can sit back down. 4 Positives and 3 Positives: challenges of 1.This is a great way to stay organized and map out your ideas using the tool 2. Bubbl.us is very easy to use and lets you customize your bubble map in many different ways 3. You could make a bubble map for almost any topic in any subject, very versatile 4. Bubbl.us is an interactive tool that can be used on multiple devices synchronously Challenges: 1.You can only have three different bubble maps going at one time unless you buy the premium package 2. If they can’t log in on different computers, they would have to make their own account 3. It isn’t as kid friendly as I thought it would. This would probably work with 4th graders and above.
PEER 1’S Manny Elizondo
NAME: Name of the tool Scribblar Where to access www.scribblar.com this tool (web address) Brief instructions 1. Type in “scribblar.com” in the web address of how to use the 2. Log in using my password and email tool (please 3.If that doesn’t work, students will make number these) TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment 3 1. SOL 9.1a Students will make planned oral presentations in small SOL/Grade/Conte groups including definitions to increase clarity. nt Ideas for how 2. SOL 9.1b Use relevant details to support main ideas the tool can be 3. SOL 9.1c illustrate main ideas through anecdotes and examples. used in PK-12 4 Positives and 3 Positives challenges of 1. Very easy to use using the tool 2. Very similar to smart board 3. Creative possibilities are high 4. Easy to add content and comments Challenges 1. Needs most up to date flash player 2. Access to computer and internet 3. Wouldn’t be the best for more structured learners, harder for kids that aren’t as creative
PEER 2’S Star Danfora
NAME: Name of the tool Piratepad Where to access http://piratepad.net/7rzejeiedy this tool (web address) Brief instructions 1.Start typing of how to use the 2. Invite other group members tool (please 3. Chat with other group members number these) 4. Save/import/export at the top of the page 3 1. SOL 9.1l Students can discuss personal experiences with stress and SOL/Grade/Conte axiety nt Ideas for how 2. SOL 9.1o Students can list the variety of food in school and list the the tool can be possible health issues used in PK-12 3.SOL 9.1e Students can write down everything they know about diabetes, heart disease, and strokes 4 Positives and 3 Positive challenges of 1.No log in required using the tool 2. Chat with your peers while doing work 3. Great way to enhance writing skills 4. Invite as many people as you want Challenges 1.not many options for creativity 2.Kind of boring 3. Tag searching was unavailable
PEER 3’S Erin Coluna
NAME: Name of the tool edmodo Where to access www.edmodo.com this tool (web address) Brief instructions 1.Create a log in of how to use the 2. Enter classroom code tool (please 3. Set up student profile number these) 4. Complete assignments and quizzes 3 1. SOL Siii.1 Create a discussion board where the students have to SOL/Grade/Conte complete a thread in Spanish and reply to two TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment nt Ideas for how 2. SOL BIO.4d Create a quiz based on human anatomy and body systems the tool can be that can be given to the class used in PK-12 3. SOL VUS.4c Students can role play as either a member of the patriots, loyalists, and neutrals and explain why they chose that side 4 Positives and 3 Positives challenges of 1.Create quizzes and assignments using the tool 2. Interactive format 3. Teachers can send out announcements and notifications 4. All of the work is only viewed by that one class Challenges 1.doesn’t work well on ipad or tablets 2.not everyone will have a computer at home 3. hasn’t been updated in a long time.
DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE, YOU CAN ADD OR REMOVE PEER SECTIONS AS NEEDED.