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: LaShonda Bennett

Name of the tool The name of the tool is Edmodo
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access This tool can be accessed at www.edmodo.com
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions How to create groups
of how to use the 1. Click “I’m a Teacher” on homepage. Fill out information in dialogue
tool (please box.
number these) 2. On the left side under profile picture click “Create” in the “Groups”
(Presenter area.
shares this 3. In the pop up window assign the grade level, subject, and read-only
info) (read only is optional for students to only read posts not create posts).
Your group setup will be confirmed with a code.
4. Provide the code to students to join the group.

Student Sign Up
Type
1. www.edmodo.com in browser
2. Click “I’m a Student” on homepage.
3. In pop up window enter code in the “Group Code” and additional
information.

Student Sign Up for Students Who Already Have an Account

1. Sign into Edmodo
2. In sidebar on left click “Join” where classes are located and type in
code.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Private and safe for student 1. No print option for quizzes
using the tool use 2. The iPad app has glitches
(Presenter 2. Within a large group small 3. Not available in other
shares this groups can be created for languages (Would be helpful
info) differentiated instruction. for ELLs or foreign students)
(Each child learn on their
level and not singled out).
3. Can add teachers in groups
for collaboration.

Together with 1. (5th grade English) (standard 5.9 b,c) Have students research a
your group country and explain why they would like to travel to that country.
BRAINSTORM Resources will include books, magazines, internet, and other forms of
specific grade technology. Research should be at least one page in paragraph form and
level/subject include at least two pictures. Students will post their research in Edmodo
matter ideas for discussion. Peers will respond to each other by explaining what they
how the tool can thought was unique about their peer’s chosen country.
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 2. (4th grade History and Social Science, Virginia Studies) (standard VS.2,
numbers as you b) A blank map will be available in a file for students to access. Students
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
need to (e.g. 1-3 will label the different regions of Virginia which are Coastal Plain
if you have 3 (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and
members in your Appalachian Plateau. Students will briefly describe each region.
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One 3. (4th grade Math) (standard 4.10, a) Students will briefly describe and
idea per peer. provide pictures of points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, including
You should do endpoints and vertices.
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Jerricca

Name of the The name of the tool Jerricca used was Twiddla.
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to The tool can be accessed at www. twiddla.com
access this tool
(web address)
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info)
Brief 1. The user should enter www.twiddla.com
instructions of 2. Pick the feature that user want. For example, whiteboard,
how to use the document, or image.
tool (please 3. Then copy the url link into the chatbox. This will automatically
number these) invite students.
(Presenter 4. Students are now able to interact/collaborate. And they can
shares this communicate through the chatbox.
info) 5. Teachers have the ability to view, make corrections, or create
mini lessons. This is a way teachers are able to keep up with what
is going on with students and their progress.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. It’s free 1. There is a usage limit as
using the tool 2. Has a variety. For example, Twiddla is only free for 30
(Presenter whiteboard, documents, or days.
shares this images 2. It is not private because
info) 3. Has a variety of designs to anyone can make changes.
choose from. Can choose This is not good for students
from different fun shapes, because it can cause them
colors, or lines. to be distracted and not
stay focused.
3. It is open for anyone to join.
There is absolutely no
privacy.

Together with 1. This is for a fourth grade science class using the standard 4.7.
your group A picture could be downloaded to use as a guide of the solar system.
BRAINSTORM Then students would learn as they write the names of the solar system
specific grade in order.
level/subject
matter ideas for 2. This is for a fourth grade history class using the standard
how the tool can vs.7.
be used in PK-12. Students will study Civil War events. As a learning activity students
Add as many would select the whiteboard in twiddla as a tool to make a timeline of
numbers as you the events that happened during that time. This would be a collaboration
need to (e.g. 1-3 activity among the students.
if you have 3
members in your 3. This is for a third grade math class sing the standard 3.17.
group or 1-4 if As a learning activity students would select the drawing feature as a tool
you have 4). One to make various graphs. After the graphs have been created by the
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
idea per peer. students they can share what they have learned about the graphs.
You should do Creating graphs will help students to learn visually, have a hands on
this DURING your experience, and share what they have learned.
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Meagan

Name of the The tool Meagan used was Padlet.
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to The tool can be accessed at www.padlet.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Enter www.padlet.com in the browser.
instructions of 2. Sign up using an email address.
how to use the 3. A new padlet can be made or there is an option to join a group.
tool (please 4. Select layout
number these) 5. Customize your board
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Easy set up 1. There is a limit of three
using the tool 2. Easy to find work padlets
(Presenter 3. Can collaborate while in 2. You have to have an email
shares this different places. address to access padlet. If
info) 4. There is privacy. Other you do not have one you
people can not see your must create an email
work/board unless you address first.
make it possible to be 3. May not be user friendly for
viewed. children. Children may have
a hard time creating boards.

Together with 1. This is for fourth grade, subject is writing, and standard is
your group SOL 4.7
BRAINSTORM Students can use pre writing strategies that they have learned. Later
specific grade students can get constructive feedback from peers or student.
level/subject
matter ideas for 2. This is for third grade, subject is science, and standard is SOL
how the tool can 3.4.
be used in PK-12. Students would prepare blank columns for their peers to fill in. The
Add as many columns would have headers for simple and compound machines. The
numbers as you columns should include how the machines work and what they are used
need to (e.g. 1-3 for.
if you have 3
members in your 3. This is for fourth grade, subject is math, and standard is SOL
group or 1-4 if 4.1.
you have 4). One Students would have two activities to benefit from. Students would
idea per peer. decide if numbers are equal to, greater than, or less than each other.
You should do The second activity would include students providing the correct place
this DURING your value of an underlined number.
conversation.

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