TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning
Remember to write the ODU honor pledge at the end of this table.

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Name of the tool
Where to access
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions
of how to use the
tool
Ideas for how the
tool can be used
in PK-12

Positives and
challenges of
using the tool

Google Docs (Lexie Hatcher)

https://www.google.com/docs/about/
Sign in with your google email account, and utilize Take a Tour feature
to familiarize yourself with all the features!
Google Docs is a web-based editable document. It has many great
features, as all documents are stored on the web, and not a specific
desktop. Therefore, students and/or teachers can access documents at
any location on any computer. Google Docs allows documents to be
shared and edited by others via web, when permission is granted.
I think Google Docs is a great resource for middle and high school
students. Its a great source to use to submit papers to teachers. My
favorite feature of this Web 2.0 Tool is the capability to edit ones work,
therefore teachers could edit, and leave feedback for students. This tool
could also be used by having students work on a group project via
Google Docs, allowing them to work from home on the assignment.
Positives:
Teacher to student editing
Accessing documents on any computer
Great for student group projects
Great for making multiple documents (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)
Challenges:
The only one challenge I see with this Web 2.0 Tool is students not using
it for its intended purposes, and possibly erasing students work with the
editing feature. Google Doc is also not compatible with Word Document,
which is something most of us are accustomed to, therefore students
would need to adjust to the Google Docs format. But that is made easy
with the Take a Tour feature!

Name of the tool

Where to access
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions
of how to use the
tool

Ideas for how the

tool can be used
in PK-12

Haiku Learning (Emily Rodgers)

http://www.haikulearning.com
You can create an account as a student, parent, teacher, or school
administrator. Creating a new account is a very simple step process.
After you create an account you just need to sign in with your username
each time you enter the website.
Haiku Learning is a very beneficial collaboration tool where teachers can
create pages only for their class, while still leading the group. Also, if
parents are interested in what is going on in their childs class, the
teacher can share class pages or content with other Haiku Learner users.
In addition, students can manage their assignments, track down
homework and see their grades, which is nice for parents.
Haiku Learning is an effective tool for grades K-12. In my opinion
probably a better tool for middle school and high school. Teachers can
create class pages, change layouts, organize content, etc. Students can
publish whenever they want and have the ability to embed content from
YouTube, Google Docs, Maps, Skype, and many other sites. It is very
accessible for teachers by managing assignments, grading papers,

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Positives and
challenges of
using the tool

having students hand in files digitally, provide online comments and

feedback, etc.
Positives:
-

Teachers can easily create class pages and give feedback

Students can post whenever they want and comment on other
students posts
Embed videos, documents, etc. from other sites
It is simple to share classes, pages, and content blocks with other
users.
Teachers can manage their assignments, track down homework,
and grade more efficiently
Grades and feedback are easy for students and parents to see
Students can hand in files digitally
Haiku Learning does not require any installations. It lives in the
cloud where your data is secure.
It is free for teachers

Challenges:
-

Name of the tool

Where to access
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions
of how to use the
tool
Ideas for how the
tool can be used
in PK-12

Positives and
challenges of
using the tool

It might be easier for students in middle school and high school

Students can post at anytime, which decreases the control of the
teacher
If you are a school or district using the tool for everyone, it comes
with an annual price.
If teachers want more storage and/or classes they need to pay
monthly fee to upgrade

Edmodo (Amanda Ottofaro)

https://www.edmodo.com/
You can sign up as either a teacher, parent, or student. Creating an
account is fairly simple. You can type in all of your information or use
your Google account to sign up.
Edmodo is like the school version of Facebook. Parents, teachers, and
students can all communicate with each other easily and safely. Teachers
can use this tool to invite students to private groups for only that class to
participate in discussions online where the teacher is still in control.
I think Edmodo is a good tool to use in middle and high school especially.
In my opinion, Edmodo would be better suited for parent-teacher
interaction when it comes to younger children (Elementary school). The
tool can be used to send direct messages between teachers and
students, post classwork assignments, make it easier for students to
make up missed work, encourage students and make it easier for them
to feel comfortable asking questions. It is also a great tool to use to post
practice work for upcoming quizzes and tests. Teachers can also take
advantage of Edmodos gradebook so they can keep track of their
students progress.
Pros:
-Teachers can easily post updates, reminders and links to class
documents
-Students can easily ask questions
-The calendar for tracking events and due dates is visible to all

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-Students can see multiple upcoming events from different classes on
the same calendar
-Students can submit assignments online
-Students can choose cool profile options
-Built-in apps help track progress
Challenges:
-Theres a definite learning curve for teachers
-It may be less relevant if youre the only teacher in your school using it
-It probably works best for students of a certain age (middle school +)
-Its unclear how you monitor peer-to-peer communication
****-Students need regular internet access through phone or computer (I
thought this one was really important)
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member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of
the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned.
Amanda Ottofaro
Emily Rodgers
Alexis Hatcher