TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Caitlyn Jennings
Name of the tool Google Docs
Where to access https://docs.google.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Students will need to have access to a computer, cell phone, or tablet in
of how to use the order to use this site. It is user friendly but does require technology use.
tool All ODU students should have a google email account. Once logged in to
the account, there is an icon in the upper right hand corner that looks
like a grid. Once you click it, there is a drop down with an icon for Google
Docs. Click the Google Docs icon and then you will be able to choose if
you want to start from a blank document or a template. It is very easy
to navigate as is much like Word. You can then share the document to
others by clicking File in the upper left corner. Then click share.
Ideas for how the 1. Group Assignments: This tool would be great to use on group
tool can be used assignments. Students would be able to go on and do their section of
in PK-12 their work on their own time. It would make collaborating a lot more
time efficient and simple. Particularly students in 3rd through 12th grade
would use this tool for group assignments. Most of these students have
access and are efficient in the use of technology to complete work.
2. Study Groups: Students in grades 3 through 12 could also use this
tool for study groups. They could meet through Skype or Google
Hangouts and use Google Docs to each put in information to study with.
Collaboration is key here and this would be a great way of studying.
3. Parents/Student/Teachers Knowledge: Often times it is hard for
the teachers to keep in touch with the parents and students outside of
the classroom. All parents would have access to their students Gmail
account and can access the Google Docs. If the teacher needed parents
to sign up for a field trip or to bring food/supplies for a classroom party
this would allow the parents to go in and sign up. This makes it so much
simpler for both the parents and teachers. Also, once the students are
more responsible for their school and are more independent, they may
be the ones typing what they will bring on Google Docs.

The tool could also be used if students were in a study group and added
study tips and information to the google doc to share with the group.
Positives and Positives:
challenges of 1. Time Efficient: Students can access whenever and on their own time,
using the tool 2. Simple: Very straight forward and much like Microsoft Word. Students
should have experience with Word and if not, their parents most likely
do. All tools necessary are located in the toolbars at the top of the
document.
3. Organized: Google Docs is much like Microsoft Word. The Google
Doc will save onto the students Gmail and will always be there.
4. Updates/Saves Automatically: This is very beneficial because it
saves and updates after every edit. Many people lose their work
because of saving issues but this is less likely to happen because of the
automatic saves and updates.

Challenges:
1. Access: In order to use Google Docs the student must have a google
account.
2. Editing: Any student who has access to the document can edit the
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work.
3. Credit for Work: Students must have a Key or color code for their
work to ensure the instructor knows who did what work. Without this,
the instructor will not be able to know whose work is whose and it may
get confusing.
Shawna Herod
Name of the tool Wikispaces Classrooms
Where to access www.wikispaces.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Teachers can create a free account: click Education link at
of how to use the www.wikispaces.com.
tool 2. Under the Teacher sign up they can then name their Wikispace/add
school name/class/grade.
3. Teachers set up online classroom. Homepage for the classroom can
include a Welcome Message and any other information the teacher
would like to include.
4. Links for teachers to add pages, upload files, post discussions, add
projects, calendar.
5. Teacher must give access by invitation or code to students.
6. Once students are granted access they can access public content by
the teacher, post discussions, reply, and message, upload items, and use
calendar.
7. Teachers manage online classroom and activity by setting
permissions. Teacher has the ability to check on each students activity.
Ideas for how the PK 2nd Grade
tool can be used -Wikispaces classroom used for communication between teacher &
in PK-12 students/parents.
-Handouts/classroom activities can be posted for parents.
-Assignments outside of school

3rd 6th Grade

-Handouts, homework, and classroom activities can be posted for
students to view.
-Writing assignments inside/outside of school
-Students can save links or documents to be accessed later
-Students can track due dates on calendar

7th 12th Grade

-Handouts, homework, and class activities can be posted for students to
view.
-Writing assignments inside/outside of school
-Used for collaboration, very accessible
-Students can save links or documents to be accessed later
-Students can track due dates on calendar

Teachers can monitor students progress which allows teachers to

determine if progress is being made and if in a group project, they can
see who is contributing.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of -Teachers, students, and parents access to assignments, documents,
using the tool and web page links inside/outside the classroom.
-Teachers can organize writing assignments and projects in one place.
-Students can collaborate with other students on writing projects and
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save progress in one place.
-Teachers can monitor students progress allowing teacher to intervene
early if students are encountering problems.
-Teachers can monitor level of contribution of each student for group
projects.
-Allows students to ask questions of the teacher at any time.
-Compatible with most mobile devices.

Negatives:
-Not useful for all subjects. Example: Math.
-Younger children might have difficulty without adult assistance.
-While teacher can edit and delete posts, students can post without
submission being approved by the teacher first.
Hailey Hundley
Name of the tool CrocDoc
Where to access https://crocdoc.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.Go to website and sign in.
of how to use the 2. To add a new file click on upload files or click new
tool 3. If choosing new, then click on what type of document you want: Word,
Excel, spreadsheet, folder, etc.
4. Click on file or folder you are trying to open
5. Depending on what file you are trying to open you will then click open
word, excel.
6. Start editing
7. Changes will automatically be saved
8. To invite others to be able to edit work click invite button on the
right hand side of screen
Ideas for how the Pk-5
tool can be used - Good for communicating with parents
in PK-12 -Way to post and keep track of work that students are working on

6th-8th-
-Great for group collaboration.
- Peer review and commenting/feedback.
-Communication between students. Way to ask questions if needed.

9th-12th
-Communicate with parents
-Group projects
-Peer review with other students

Positives and Positives:

challenges of - Saves each version of the file so older files can be restored at any time.
using the tool Always a back-up file.
-Making a change in word will automatically be saved in the box.
-Allows for communication between parent, teachers, and students.
-Allows students to work together on group work
-Allows students to be able to peer review each others work

Negatives
-Not suitable for younger children to use by themselves
-Must download work before being able to edit it
- Students can undo another students work.
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