TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

My name: Aaren Davis

Name of the tool Edmodo -This tool is setup to have the same appeal as modern social
media, like Facebook. It can be used to create different groups that can
included anyone that has the group code. The code gives students and
teachers access to anything that is posted or shared on the site and in
specific groups. Assignments can be published and accessed on the site
for students to complete. The site is used to help keep students
connected with their education and their classmates, by giving them the
ability to share thoughts, problems, as well as lending a peer a hand.
Where to access https://www.edmodo.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Open Firefox
of how to use the 1.Go to www.edmodo.com
tool 2. Click on Im a Student
3.Click Create New Edmodo Account
4. Fill out the form with your information and the class
code that will be provide (Example: beyrm7). Adding
your email is optional
5. Ask parents to enter their phone number
6. Explore!
Ideas for how the For the SOL BIO.2 dealing with Earth science, students can be
tool can be used split into groups to create their own Edmodo group. The group
in PK-12 page will be the title of their focus. While the page is compiled of
facts, pictures, videos, links, diagrams and etc. that each member
of the group will add. Once complete they will share their group
code with the rest of the class as well as the teacher to view.
o a) water chemistry and its impact on life processes;
o b) the structure and function of macromolecules;
o c) the nature of enzymes; and
o d) The capture, storage, transformation, and flow of
energy through the processes of Photosynthesis and
respiration.
In a 7th Grade SOL 7.8 b-h dealing with Writing, students can use
Edmodo to post collaborate writing prompts and assignments.
Then edit and give feedback on other groups writings. This will
give students the opportunity to practice correct writing skills as
well as developing ideas with other classmates work.
o b) Choose appropriate adjectives and adverbs to enhance
writing.
o c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include
indefinite pronouns.
o d) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases
and clauses.
o e) Edit for verb tense consistency and point of view.
o g) Use quotation marks with dialogue.
o h) Use correct spelling for commonly used words.
In a 3rd Grade SOL 3.11 dealing with History, student will have the
ability to come up with questions to ask their peers from that
weeks notes. Then depending on the teacher, students will have
to answer multiple questions in paragraph form. To review what
was taught in class. (Example: Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?) This
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will give students the chance to not only go over other topics but
also master the question that they asked.
o b) identifying the contributions of George Washington;
Thomas Jefferson; Abraham Lincoln; Rosa Parks; Thurgood
Marshall; Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Cesar Chavez;
Positives and Edmodo is a great tool keeping the class room connected. Unfortunately
challenges of there are a couple of down falls that can occur:
using the tool Negatives (5) 1. Students have to create an account. 2. Certain
students may not always have the accessibility to use Edmodo. 3. Some
students may find the site challenging to use. 4. It has been recorded
that the site may have errors when being used on the IPad. 5. Some
parents wouldnt want to add their phone number to the site
Even though there are a couple of downfalls the, the positives out
number them.
Positives (14) 1. Its a great way to collaborate ideas between
teachers as well as students. 2. Ability to look at other teachers lesson
plans and activities. 3. Calendar on site to keep track of assignments. 4.
Learn about the students more individually. 5. It shows the students
career goals as well as how they like to learn. 6. Easy access to grades.
7. Parents have the opportunity to be involved. 8. Site is simplistic 9.
Students receive quick feedback. 10. Can create polls. 11. Students
receive alerts and reminders 12. Slim to none chance of bullying. 13. Get
instant results on assignments. 14. Its Free
Peers Sarah Blessing
name:
Name of the tool Cacoo
Where to access Www.Cacoo.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.Type in URL
of how to use the 2.) Enter login information to sign up or login that is provide by teacher
tool 3.) Pick a template to create new diagram
5.) Add pictures, facts, statements, and etc.
6.) Once your page is done click save diagram is in the top right corner
and give it a title
7.) Click the share button
8.) Click on the square that reads Input email address to invite to add
peers emails
9.) Click Invite

Ideas for how the 1st Grade dealing with Non Fiction the students can use a mind
tool can be used map based on their class reading. Then share their creations with
in PK-12 other classmates as well as add to their peers creations.
2nd Grade science the teacher can create a Vein Diagram for the
students to add onto. This will let the student compare and
contrast as well as add pictures along with their classmates.
3rd Grade history. The students can work together to create a
timeline based on the topic taught in class. (Example: Martin
Luther King Jr.)
Positives and Positive (4) - 1. There is a chat tool that students can use for help 2.
challenges of There is the share option 3. The tool allows for a lot of creativity. 4. Easy
using the tool for younger students to use
Negative (5) - 1. Its free for certain concepts but others may cost 2. You
have to create an account 3. There arent a lot of templates for the
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students to us.
Peers Marena Davis
name:
Name of the tool Popplet
Where to access http://popplet.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.) Go to Popplet
of how to use the 2.) In the top right corner click login in
tool 3.) Where it reads Not a member click the sign up now button next
to it.
4.) Once you are logged in go to the far right and click make new
Popplet
5.) Type the name of your Popplet and pick a color. Then click on
make it so
6.) Double click anywhere on the screen to add information
7.) Students can us the triangles around the box to expand and
decrease
8.) Using the tools on the text box there are features that you can
use to make it unique as well as add images and videos
9.) On the far right click Share and add a collaborator.
10.) Once the collaborator screen comes up click on a peers
name to share.
Ideas for how the English SOL for 5th grade students can create a bubble map and an
tool can be used outline with the topic that is provide to them. With the topic being the
in PK-12 center of the bubble map students can work together to add on to the
topic
US history- students could work together to create a timeline. (Example:
students can be assigned to different decades)
K.6- Students will have the ability to add on to a Popplet topic that a
teacher created. Together the students will be collaborating to create a
larger picture.
Positives and Positives (4) - 1 easy to use for younger students 2. Popplet are printable
challenges of 3. Name tags can be hidden if they do not want to be acknowledged. 4.
using the tool The Popplet can be presented in order as a presentation.

Negatives (3) - 1. You can only make 10 free Popplet presentations. 2. It

made seem a little simplistic for high schoolers. 3. Have to have an email
address which all students may not have or have access to.
Peers Devin Saults
name:
Name of the tool Padlet
Where to access https://padlet.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.) Open up Firefox
of how to use the 2.) Students are going to copy and paste the URL
tool 3.) Students will click login in the right corner.
4.) They enter the login that will be given to them from the teacher
or create their own page
5.) Then students will be on their home screen where they will need
to click on the button in the top right corner that Make a padlet
+
6.) On the right side of the screen you will give your padlet a title
and a description of what they will be doing
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7.) The students will get the option to choose a layout. Its
recommended to use the Freeform layout
8.) They will choose the background of their likings
9.) Students have the choice to pick an icon that symbolizes what
their padlet is about.
10.) **Students must click attributions so everyone can see
who is adding to the padlet as well as adding comments**
11.) The students will go all the way to the top of the screen
and click the pink rectangle button that reads next
12.) Then under the people and privacy screen, the
recommend privacy is secret or password protected.
13.) Under Add contributors students need to add their peers
email addresses. Then go to the top right corner and click next
14.) Then there will be a pink box to click on that reads start
posting
15.) In the bottom right hand corner students need to click on
the pink circle with a plus sign, to add their post.
16.) Now they can personalize their page by adding titles,
pictures, pdf fines and more!
17.) Time to CREATE.
Ideas for how the In 4th grade History, students can create flow charts for history by adding
tool can be used and collaborating on information. In 2nd Grade English, students could
in PK-12 create bubble maps describing English concepts. Students in 5 th grade
students can use Padlet in art and music purpose. They could use it by
grouping similar sounds and concepts from the art that can correlate
with the music. As well as adding sound files to the page.
Positives and Positives (3) - 1. Once the padlet is setup, to operate the tool is very
challenges of simplistic. 2. Individuals have the freedom to create their padlet to their
using the tool own liking. 3. If a student doesnt have certain technology, there is an
app they can use to still participate.

Negatives (3) - 1. The teacher would have to create the overall account
in Padlet 2. Once a student adds their own text, There is no way to make
any changes. They will have to delete and create a new text box. 3. Will
need an email address.

I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of
academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a 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.