TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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MY NAME: Jessica Courtney

Name of the tool Seesaw
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access Web.seesaw.me
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions A free teacher account can be created through the website and then
of how to use the there is an introduction video on how to use the system.
tool (please
number these) 1. From the main page on the website, click the link (Which is in the
(Presenter center of the page alongside a video advertisement) that states, “Sign
shares this up Free.”
info)
2. Fill out the information about yourself and choose the grade level for
which you will be using the program.

3. Watch the video tutorials that immediately pop up when you log in to
begin setting up your digital classroom portfolios!

The tool can be used to have students create and then submit work into
a digital portfolio that can be kept throughout the schoolyear. Their work
can be shared with not only with the teacher, but also with fellow
classmates and their families at home. This allows parents to always
have the opportunity to be informed about what is going on in the
classroom.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. The site allows for a free 1. There may be a digital
using the tool option, although you can divide in teaching students
(Presenter pay to have more tools who have little access to
shares this available for everyday use. technology at home how to
info) use the app.
2. The app allows students to 2. It seems that this
work on and develop technology would only be
accountability in turning in used to its fullest potential
their assignments as well as if every student had an Ipad
explain their thought or some form of
process. chromebook/tablet, which is
not possible in some
3. Gives teachers a portfolio of schools/school districts.
work examples to refer to 3. Free service doesn’t allow
for data, every day grading, for private posts that be
and report cards. kept for only the teacher to
see and/or file away.
Together with 1. Introduce the use of the app by completing a “who am I” assignment.
your group Where children draw a self-portrait and then record their voices
BRAINSTORM describing their picture, their favorite color, favorite food, what they
specific grade hope to learn at school this year. This would allow the students to
level/subject immediately start practicing with this tool, which is something meant to
matter ideas for be used on a regular basis.
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
how the tool can 2. The app can be used to take photos in the classroom of what the class
be used in PK-12. is doing and posted for parents to see. This will allow for parents to be
Add as many informed as well as give the parents an opportunity to discuss something
numbers as you specific about the school day with their children. For example, the
need to (e.g. 1-3 teacher could take a picture of the end activity to a science unit and post
if you have 3 it for parents to see.
members in your 3. Use the app to have elementary aged students read their writing
group or 1-4 if prompts out loud to you and submit the recording. This activity will allow
you have 4). One them to practice with technology, submit a visual image of their writing
idea per peer. prompt, allow them to practice their reading skills, and also assist the
You should do teacher (particularly in younger grade levels) in knowing what has been
this DURING your written as the students work on handwriting.
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Jaime

Name of the SchoolNotes
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Schoolnotes.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to schoolnotes.com and there is a link from the homepage to
instructions of “register for a free school notes account.”
how to use the 2. Register and begin using the collaborative tool.
tool (please
number these) Teachers can log in and create a free account on the webpage for their
(Presenter classroom. Premium options are available for a fee of approximately
shares this $25.00 a year.
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. There is an online calendar 1. The free version has a lot of
using the tool where updates for the pop up adds to deal with.
(Presenter classroom can be added. 2. Commitment from all
shares this 2. Service sends notifications parties, particularly parents
info) to parents as well as to actually use the app.
teachers when there is an 3. Navigating through the
update. system can be difficult
3. Parents of the classroom according to online reviews
students have to ability to of the app.
track their child’s standing
and progress in the
classroom using the service.
4. Email communication can
go out to everyone in the
class or can be sent to
specified people only.
Together with 1. This application would work well with students middle school aged or
your group higher who could use the program to create personalized flash cards for
BRAINSTORM studying material.
specific grade
level/subject 2. Students could use the app the ask their teacher questions as they
matter ideas for come across concepts or parts of an assignment they need further
how the tool can assistance with and then easily access answers and/or feedback via the
be used in PK-12. application.
Add as many
numbers as you 3. Middle or High School aged students may use this tool to
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
need to (e.g. 1-3 communicate with each other easily and keep their work together and
if you have 3 accessible during a group project as an alternative to phone and text
members in your conversations.
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Sabrina Bowles

Name of the Edmodo
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Edmodo.com
access this tool Have to log on. Free login.
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Create a free log in for the website
instructions of 2. Begin collaborating!
how to use the
tool (please
number these)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Good for parents, because it 1. The phone app is slow
using the tool keeps them informed. according to reviews.
(Presenter 2. Good for teacher to set up 2. High schoolers it may be
shares this groups and assign group too advanced for this app
info) projects. because they will be using
3. The ability to utilize texting and/or other means
calendars and create of communicating with each
assignments other. The app is primarily
4. Easy for students to access directed toward middle
from anywhere via the app school aged students.
on a smartphone. 3. Difficult to navigate on the
5. Teacher can control who phone, has a lot of glitches
sees what papers and (again, according to the
feedback. reviews of the app online).

Together with 1. Middle school aged children could use it for English and/or history
your group to receive directions for an assignments and then to turn in the
BRAINSTORM assignments.
specific grade
level/subject 2. Teachers can provide immediate feedback digitally to students
matter ideas for which could give them time to correct their work before things
how the tool can are officially turned in and graded.
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3. The use of the calendar in the app keeps all parties informed
numbers as you including parents.
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

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