TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Morenike C. Williams

Morenike C. Williams
Name of the tool Haiku Learning
Where to access http://www.haikulearning.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Teachers basically use the tool to manage their classrooms. The teacher
of how to use the sets up his or her page to suit the needs of their class. Parents and
tool students both have to use the invitation code that the teacher sent them
to gain access to Haiku Learning. There are many different facets to
Haiku Learning. Teachers can create assignments and discussion boards
of one to one, small group or classwide origin. Teachers can embed web
content, create wiki-projects for students to complete. Students can use
it to complete their work and view their grades and assignments. Parents
can monitor what their children are doing and contact the teacher. For
example to create an assignment the teacher has full control over the
assignment. The teacher can choose to make it a personal assignment or
group project, copy and paste or write in the assignments details, and
then view as student to ensure it shows up as the teacher wants the
student to view it. The teacher student hands in the assignment and the
teacher is able to view it, comment, and grade it.
Ideas for how the I would use the Wiki Projects feature to create group and
tool can be used individual assignments for my students. This feature allows you
in PK-12 to set the project for the entire class, groups or individuals. These
assignments can also be peer reviewed, peer viewed (shared), or
teacher reviewed.
With older pupils the Discussion Boards could be used to pose
questions that introduce the subject to the class and it could also
be used to encourage discussion among the students.
Posting announcements or introductory videos with the Embed
the Web tool.
Badges can be used to encourage and motivate students.
Polls can also be used as introductions to lessons or they can be
used just solely for students or parents.
Use for attendance.
Positives and Positives
challenges of The amount of customization and flexibility is one of the best Ive
using the tool ever seen.
When creating it allows you to tailor your page and assignment to
the specific needs of your students or of the subject.
Allows plenty of opportunities for collaborative learning as well as
personal assignments.
Various opportunities for assessments.
More traditional options as well as less tradition options, such as
grading. Also the once an assignment is graded it automatically
goes in the gradebook.
Google integration- log in with google mail and enjoy the benefits
of Google Docs. Among other things, Google Docs automatically
saves work on a document.
Ability to share what you have created with other teachers.
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E-portfolios for students to assess their learning, see their
progress, and possibly share with colleges.
Content blocks allow for organization of subjects.
Embed the web tool blocks access to related videos/Haiku makes
it easy to keep content student-friendly. Allows for lots of
integration.
Challenges
Cost-Haiku Learning is free for teachers but only 5 classes and up
to 2GB of storage. The prices to upgrade start at $4.95 monthly
for a teacher with 7 classes. You can have up to 20 active classes
at $30 and 30 GB.
Younger students will likely struggle with this platform so there
would have to be limited use. However, it could still be used to
keep in touch with teachers and for parent-led assignments but in
that case it just doesnt seem worth it.
There is a lot to learn for teachers and students. Some may
struggle with the platform and if the teacher does not have a
handle on creating and managing the page the student likely
wont.
Different learning styles. Some students struggle with computer-
based learning so there needs to be a balance.
Robert Alley
Name of the tool Blogger
Where to access https://www.blogger.com/about/?r=1-null_user
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions This is not actually a typical Web 2.0 tool. You use your email account
of how to use the and it is integrated with Google mail. It is a lot like Craigslist in that there
tool is a basic page design. You customize your own website or blog through
creating and including content such as essays, text, audio or video. You
can pick a template or design your own. You can even use your own
picture as a background. There is Microsoft Word-like tool that allows you
to have similar experiences as you would with Google Docs.
Ideas for how the It can be used as a working portfolio particularly for high school
tool can be used students. Your portfolio can be put on Blogger for easy
in PK-12 access/safekeeping.
Other students can comment and so on for peer reviewing, promoting
conversation between students, and making projects.
Positives and Positives
challenges of No worrying about the share feature. It is all public so anyone at
using the tool any time can see it. However, this could also be a negative.
Very easy access to files and student work.
Easy opportunities for effective peer review.
It is engaging for students and customizable.
Students can access from home or anywhere.
Negatives
Dated in its format and compared to other more popular sites
among teens as tumblr etc.
May not engage independent learners
It is impersonal.
Tough to do group work on Blogger.
Jacob Haver
Name of the tool Prezi
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Where to access https://prezi.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Go to prezi.com.
of how to use the Click continue free on webpage in public section on the right of
tool the screen.
Follow instructions and create free account, select student when
prompted to share more about yourself.
Follow tutorial (interactive) to create a presentation. This is an in
depth step by step tutorial that makes Prezi easier to use.

Ideas for how the Create in depth presentations for class.

tool can be used As an alternative for index cards, Prezi can be used to create
in PK-12 interactive flash cards for studying or vocabulary. These can be
used to prepare for a test and shared with peers.
Visual brainstorm for papers or projects that can be stored saved
on a computer or flash drive. This can be extended for group
work.
Prezi can be used as a collaborative tool when shared by
members of the same group.
Positives and Positives
challenges of Increased flexibility as compared to Powerpoint when creating
using the tool slides and slideshows.
Allows for increased creative options while making presentations.
Integration of media-videos can be played in slides without
needing a link that would open a new window.
Age appropriate for adults and young students-simple interface
and user-friendly tutorial makes it usable for many ages.
Sounds can be added to heighten the fun and interactivity of the
presentation.
Negatives
You need an internet connection to use it.
Requires more time and skill to master compared to similar tools.
Animations can potentially be too distracting.
The time it takes to export and download presentations is
comparatively longer.
Sherry Paul
Name of the tool Collaborize Classroom
Where to access http://www.democrasoft.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Choose any topic you want such as science, history or math, or you can
of how to use the choose by topic content, or age group (elementary up to high school). It
tool allows you to fine tune this information. If you are a teacher who
switches grade from year to year it is all in one place. Create a profile as
a teacher, add search options to the page to modify for the students
needs. You can embed videos. There is an E-learning feature. You can
upload to share and receive information with other teachers.
Ideas for how the It can be used for a multiplication problem, for example, how to teach a
tool can be used student to visualize 5 x 4 so this is really good for visualization.
in PK-12 E-learning for young elementary students includes games that visualize
how to add up percentages.
As teachers are not in competition but working together towards one
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goal, can be used to share info with teachers.

Positives and Positives

challenges of Specialize in age group, topics, use multiple teachers
using the tool Preview everything: teacher controls it all, no influence from
other students.
Voting options-students can vote for it being hard or easy and see
how their peers use it/rated tasks.
Comments: teachers can discuss the positives and negatives of
the content.
Negative
Hard to learn. Time-consuming. However, a positive aspect to this
negative is that the teachers page will continue to grow and
evolve as they get the hang of it.