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: Danielle Higginbotham

Name of the tool Padlet
Where to access https://padlet.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1) Go to Patlet.com
of how to use the 2) Create an account by selecting “Sign up it’s free” or log in
tool (please 3) The teacher can make a Padlet or students can join Padlets that were
number these) already made by the teacher with a link
4) As a teacher you will create a Padlet by selecting the “Make Padlet”
option
5) Select a layout of your choice; I chose Brick Wall
6) Create Padlet by editing the settings
7) Post on Padlet by selecting the add post button on the bottom right
screen
3 1. With SOL 3.2 in Science, students will apply their knowledge of
SOL/Grade/Conte Simple Machines to everyday objects around them. The students
nt Ideas for how will identify and differentiate the six types of simple machines:
the tool can be lever, screw, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and wedge.
used in PK-12 On Padlet, students will work in groups based on their assigned
machine; therefore, there will be six groups. The students will
work together identifying machines that they have seen at home,
school, or elsewhere and post it for the class to see.

2. With SOL 3.3 in Social Studies, students will review exploration of the
Americas by
describing the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de
León, Jacques Cartier, and Christopher Newport. In groups of 4, each
group assigned an explorer, they will upload pictures of the explorer and
country they are from as well as give reasoning for the explorer’s travels
and achievements.

3. In SOL 6.4 in Reading, students will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases. Focusing on figurative language that can
be used in texts, students will create their own simile, hyperbole, and
metaphor. Students can be creative and post one of the three, and as a
class, we will identify the which figurative language aspect is used and
which is the most unique.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: 1. It has a profanity filter so you can turn that on to change
challenges of bad words into “nice emojis” 2. Viewers can comment on each other’s
using the tool posts 3. You can give reactions to the posts such as: Grade, star, upvote,
or like posts 4. Padlets can be private and made public if made so as well
as be used on smartphones and tablets.
Challenges: 1. You can only create 3 Padlets for free in the “Basic
Membership”
2. Too many options to edit the Padlet when creating it could be
distracting to students
3. Contains ads
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Assignment

PEER 1’S Lizzy Zeitin

NAME:
Name of the tool StudentVLE

Where to access https://www.simplevle.com

this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to simplevle.com
of how to use the 2. Register as a teacher or student
tool (please 3. When logged in, click on “Register for a class” or as a teacher log
number these) in
4. Type in the student code given to you
5. Click on “Test/Assignments”
6. Begin test or assignment
3 1. Grade 5, SOL 5.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding
SOL/Grade/Conte of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by
nt Ideas for how planning and conducting investigations. The student will use the
the tool can be assignment given to keep a journal of scientific experiments. The
used in PK-12 journal will include their hypotheses, independent and dependent
variables, constants, and all data are collected and recorded
using proper graphical representations and metric
measurements.
2. Grade 4, SOL 4.7 The student will investigate and understand the
organization of the solar system. Students will begin the
assignment by listing the order of the planets in the solar system
and upload images to follow the names.
3. Grade 9, SOL 9.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of
nonfiction texts.
The teacher will upload a text and the students will read and
identify key concepts such as main idea, plot, subplot, rising
action, theme.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: 1. Assignments, tests, and grades are all in one place. 2.
challenges of Students can view their grades. 3.Students can email the teacher
using the tool through the website. 4. It does not require any payments

Challenges: 1. Creating an account. 2. You must create a course before

you can create a task 3. Time consuming creating assignments.

PEER 2’S Elisya Hively

NAME:
Name of the tool Google Docs
Where to access https://docs.google.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.Go to google docs link. https://docs.google.com
of how to use the 2. Create a Gmail account or sign in
tool (please 3.Create a new google doc
number these) 4. Create a title for the document
5. Click the share button at the top right of your screen and add email to
who it is being shared with
6. Allow everyone that it is shared with to edit by selecting “Anyone with
a link can Edit”
7. Then click the paper clip at the top of the share box that pops up and
click “get a shareable link”
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Assignment
8. Email link to students
3 1. Virginia and U.S. History (STANDARD VUS.7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) Students
SOL/Grade/Conte will demonstrate their knowledge of the Civil War and
nt Ideas for how Reconstruction Era by listing major turning points. The students
the tool can be will contribute to one another adding key points if needed.
used in PK-12 2. Virginia History 4th Grade STANDARD VS. 2a and 2b the teacher
will upload a blank fill in chart of Virginia and its geographic
regions and bordering states. Students demonstrate knowledge
of the physical geography Virginia and its bordering states by
filling in the blanks with the correct title.
3. Writing 3.10 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. The teacher will upload
a short story with errors, the students must edit the document
and correct the mistakes in the writing.
4 Positives and 3 1. Multiple people can contribute at the same time
challenges of 2. There are many Add-ons available to use with the program.
using the tool 3. The professor can see how far the students are along with their
assignment as well as make comments
4. It gives the students a great deal of autonomy
1. Students could delete others work.
2. While there are a lot of Add-ons students can use it is still limited on
what can be added to the document.
3. Students must have a Gmail account to use it

DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE, YOU CAN ADD OR REMOVE PEER SECTIONS AS
NEEDED.