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.

My name: Star Danfora

Name of the tool Piratepad
Where to access http://piratepad.net/7rZPJeIEDY
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions *Begin typing on the page
of how to use the *Invite other group members in the top right corner
tool (please *Chat with group members in bottom left corner
number these) *Save, Import/Export, Edit, etc. on the top of the page
3 1. For SOL 9.1 (l) the students can identify and discuss personal
SOL/Grade/Conte experiences with academic and social stress and anxiety.
nt Ideas for how 2. For SOL 9.1 (o) the students can list the variety of food offered in
the tool can be school, and identify the food groups and the possible negative side
used in PK-12 effects from school food.
3. For SOL 9.1 (e) the students can write down everything they know
about diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Then, go and do separate
research, come back and write down everything new that they found.
4 Positives and 3 Positives
challenges of *No login required
using the tool *Chat/discuss work w/ peers while working
*Great way to enhance writing skills
*Invite as many peers as you want
Challenges
*Limited to writing, lack of options
*Kind of boring
*Tag searching is currently disabled

Peer #1: Rachel Traino

Name of the tool Bubbl.us
Where to access https://bubbl.us
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions *Log in using my username & password (one used among everyone)
of how to use the *Click green button that says “New Mind Map”
tool (please *Title map by clicking on the box in the middle & other bubbles will be
number these) based off that
*Add boxes all around the title bubble
3 1. For SOL 5.5 (b), student chooses a character in the book we read as a
SOL/Grade/Conte class and describe the character’s development.
nt Ideas for how 2. For SOL 5.6 (i), student could make two separate bubble maps
the tool can be differentiating between fact and opinion using examples from the book
used in PK-12 3. For SOL 6.5 (a), student could identify and explain the elements of
setting, character, plot, conflict, or theme
4 Positives and 3 Positives
challenges of *Great way to stay organized & map out ideas
using the tool *It’s easy to use & you can customize it
*It’s versatile
*It’s an interactive tool that can be used on multiple devices
synchronously
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Challenges
*Only 3 bubble maps at once
*If they can’t log in on different computers, they’d have to make their
own account
*Not too kid friendly, 4th grade & up

Peer #2: Manny Elizondo

Name of the tool Scribblar
Where to access www.Scribbler.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions *Log in using his account
of how to use the *Or he can invite you to create free account
tool (please
number these)
3 1. SOL 9.1 students will make planned presentations, relevant details
SOL/Grade/Conte by themselves & in groups
nt Ideas for how a) Definitions
the tool can be b) Details to support main idea(s)
used in PK-12 c) Anecdotes/examples to express main idea(s)
d) Grammatically correct & appropriate to specific audience
e) Use both verbal & nonverbal techniques
g) Credit info sources
l) Shared responsibility
4 Positives and 3 Positives
challenges of *Easy to use
using the tool *Similar to smart board
*Expanded creative opportunities
*Easy to add content any time
Challenges
*Download flash player
*Access to computer/internet
*Not too structured

Peer #3: Erin Coluna

Name of the tool Edmoto
Where to access www.Edmoto.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions *Create a login
of how to use the *Enter classroom code
tool (please *Set up student profile (Optional)
number these) *Complete assignments/quizzes
3 1. SOL siii – Create discussion board where students answer a question in
SOL/Grade/Conte Spanish and reply to two other students
nt Ideas for how 2. SOL Bio. 4d – Create a quiz based on anatomy & body systems
the tool can be 3. SOL Vus.4c – Can role play as patriots, neutrals, loyalists & explain
used in PK-12 why they chose their decision
4 Positives and 3 Positives
challenges of *Creates quizzes/ assignments
using the tool *Interactive format (Social media)
*Teachers can send out announcements
*Work is private to the class
Challenges
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*Doesn’t work well on iPad/tablets
*Access to internet/computer
*Hasn’t been updated in a long time