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: Kelly Vann

Name of the tool Wikispaces
Where to access http://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions #1 Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom
of how to use the # 2 I will have added the children under my class called vannsclass
tool (please # 3 My code is 7MKH7TT
number these) # 4 The invite link is https://wikispaces.com/join/7MKH7TT
# 5 Once you are in the class you can navigate through the website as
there will be a calendar to tell you the dates the particular assignments
are due.
# 6 There is also a place where if you have questions you can
communicate with other class mates.
# 7 This tool helps students keep up with assignments when they are
due and also gives assignments for different subjects that are all in the
same place.
# 8 You can add important documents that need to be reviewed.
# 9 You can link it to the calendar so that all the student has to do is
click the link and will it will take them to the notes, tests, quizzes, or any
other important documents.
# 10 You can also upload examples so that parents can see how to work
the examples if they are unsure as to how to help the child with their
homework
# Homework can also be uploaded into each day of the week on the
calendar so that if a child forgets their hardcopy at school the parent has
access to it at home for them.
3 1.With SOL 3.10 in Math The student will read temperature to the
SOL/Grade/Conte nearest degree. The student will learn using the presentation on how to
nt Ideas for how read temperature to the nearest degree. You can add a presentation that
the tool can be can be seen from any computer. This is a great tool for parents to be
used in PK-12 able to see what the child is learning and to help them if they are having
difficulty. You can use powerpoint presentations to help the students
learn more and have as many slides as needed and upload to the
program or you can upload a worksheet or problems for them to
complete or a particular assignment you would like them to do. You can
also upload sample problems so that they have an idea of what is
expected of them.
2. With SOL 3.5 the student will read and demonstrate comprehension of
fictional text and poetry f) ask and answer questions about what is read.
In wikispaces you will be given a link that will take you to readworks.org
and there you will find short fictional stories with questions that you will
need to answer about each story. Students will log in with their google
account and use the class code V5MESH to start their assignment.
3. With SOL 2.1 the student will demonstrate an understanding of
scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and
conducting investigations in which e) length, volume, mass, and
temperature are measured in metric units and standard English using
the proper tools. The students can view the presentation in wikispaces
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about measurement.

4 Positives and 3 4 positives

challenges of # 1 You can add powerpoint presentations to be reviewed by the
using the tool students.
# 2 You can have discussions on the wikispaces.
# 3 You can put when assignments are due on the calendar.
# 4 Others can add important information as well.
3 challenges
# 1 It is hard to add multiple different information so you need to put it
in a powerpoint presentation.
# 2 Not very user friendly and takes some time to get used to.
# 3 It would take some time to show students how to use especially
students that are in a special need environment.

PEER 1’S Jessica Donovan

NAME:
Name of the tool Mindomo
Where to access https://www.mindomo.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions # 1 Go to webpage www.mindomo.com
of how to use the # 2 Use the sign in button in the upper right hand corner
tool (please # 3 You will need to create an account if you are a first time user or
number these) enter an email that would be provided to you by your teacher.
# 4 Click Student
# 5 In the top left corner click create
# 6 Name the project as the teacher stated
# 7 Add your topics by clicking the down arrow
# 8 Subtopics can be used to add more information
# 9 You can also add pictures using the photo button on the left side of
the screen
# 10 Click the presenter icon at the top right once you have completed
# 11 Now you can add slides that can take you to different parts of the
presentation
# 12 You can preview your presentation by clicking the play button
# 13 You are able to share this presentation with a class or anyone else
by clicking the share button at the top right.
3 1.TIV.1-Theater Grade 12
SOL/Grade/Conte Create a web map to describe multidimensional characters. The students
nt Ideas for how can dissect physical appearance, background, personality, relationships,
the tool can be and changes that the character goes through during the script.
used in PK-12 2. English 12.1 Use details, illustrations, statistics, comparisons, and
analogies to support the presentation that you are giving in the subtopic
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sections. You can add media, visual aids, and even use grammar check
programs to ensure that your presentation is as clean and through as
possible. Collaboration can be done by small or large groups.
3. Art A1.2 Grade 9-12
The students can Mindomo to design their process. They can upload the
images and sketches so that they can keep them all in one spot or they
can share with anyone.
4 Positives and 3 4 positives
challenges of # 1 An easy way to organize your thoughts
using the tool # 2 Easy to share with others with a click of a button
# 3 Can you use on any device that has internet connection
# 4 Many different ways to display your information
3 Challenges
# 1 Creating a whole new account takes a lot of time
# 2 Using the program can be challenging
# 3 When erasing one thing it will erase everything at times and you
have to start all over

PEER 2’S Kari Roberts

NAME:
Name of the tool Twiddla
Where to access https://www.twiddla.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions # 1 Open your web browser and type in https://www.twiddla.com
of how to use the # 2 To begin click the green Go button to start a meeting
tool (please # 3 Once you start the meeting you have to send out the invites to the
number these) others. The URL is https://www.twiddla.com/g74qsb and the password
would be TLED430
# 4 Once they have joined the meeting they can click the guest name
box next to the pencil and put their name so that when they make
changes or want to chat they can be identified.
# 5 The group can collaborate at this point and even chat in real time.
They can make changes to the document, the whiteboard(which is
similar to a smartboard), they can upload images, and use the etherpad
which can be edited by multiple people at the same time.
# 6 If this is going to be presented to the class the teacher can also join
and make any necessary changes before the information is presented.
# 7 This can also be used as an interactive tool where the students can
write answers on the board from their seats and the teacher would use
her laptop to present the twiddla screen to the classroom whiteboard.
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3 1.SOL 1.14 for English Education
SOL/Grade/Conte The student will conduct research to answer questions or solve problems
nt Ideas for how using available resources. c) identify pictures, texts, or people as sources
the tool can be of information. e) record information.
used in PK-12 The students will find pictures, text and research a given topic and enter
the all this information onto the whiteboard to be shared with the class.
2. SOL 4.4 for Science Education
The student will investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life
processes. a) the structures of typical plants and the function of each
structure. b) processes and structures involved with plant reproduction.
The students work together to research the structures of a basic plant
and basic plant cell. The students use the whiteboard on twiddla to
create a presentation on their findings.
3.SOL K.1 for Health Education
The student will identify and describe key health and safety concepts.
e) Describe the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and the
major body parts (e.g.head, trunk, arms, legs, hands, and feet).
The students will learn the major body parts and well as the senses that
are associated with each. The class will work in groups of 6 to make a
presentation on twiddla whiteboard to be presented to the class.
4 Positives and 3 4 positives
challenges of # 1 Once you learn to use it, it is very easy to navigate around.
using the tool # 2 It can be secured with a password so that no one else can see your
information.
# 3 When working as a group the chat feature is nice when working
together.
# 4 The program is free
3 challenges
# 1 No beginner instructions are given so that makes it a little difficult in
the beginning
# 2 Very easy to delete information with no undo button
# 3 If you create an account as a guest you cannot take snapshots of the
screen within the program.