TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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Group Members Meeting Location Time Length of

Date or Meeting
Group Meeting Present at Meeting (Technology Name) Meeting
Info: Kim Wiggins Zoom October 8, 9:30am-
Caitlin Williams 2020 10:30am

MY NAME: Kirsten Howton

Name of the LiveBinders
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative LiveBinder is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to create
(Presenter shares
this info)
their own virtual binders and share them with other students together,
each from their own computer.

Where to access this https://www.livebinders.com/

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application The web tool I have chosen does have a mobile app that is available
info (Presenter in both Apple and Google stores. It is under the title LiveBinders.
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Students need to open the link provided and sign up for free.
Give brief 2. Once an account is made, students can begin creating their virtual
instructions on how
to use the tool (please
binders.
number these) 3. There are tabs at the top where students can name the different
(Presenter shares sections of their binder.
this info) 4. In the top left of the screen, there are different tools the students
can use. The main tool that will be used will be Content.
5. Under the Content tool, students have the option to add text,
images, videos, and websites to their binders.
6. When students have finished designing their binders, they can
then share their binders by creating a link, sending an email, or they
can be uploaded to Google Classroom. If it is a group binder, one
student can add his or her group members by email under the share
tab.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Students can create a 1. There needs to be a time
the tool (Presenter
shares this info)
well-organized project. set for the teacher to guide
2. Students can include students through the tool
things like images and and how to use it.
videos that would not be 2. The projects can only be
included on a paper shared by email, link, or
assignment. Google Classroom.
3. Students can share their 3. It may take some students
creations together and to complete their binders
provide feedback. longer since the tool
4. Teacher can view their includes many different
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
assignments as they are editing options.
being completed and
provide helpful feedback.
Together with your 1. In a 2nd grade class, students could create a binder to introduce
group themselves to the class. Each tab of their binder could have a
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
different detail that they would want to share about themselves.
level/subject matter 2. In a 12th grade government class, students could work in small
ideas for how the tool groups to make binders about each branch of government.
can be used in PK-12. 3. In a 6th grade math class, students could make a binder for their
final project about their favorite unit they learned during the school
year.

Peer Name Caitlin Williams

Name of the Padlet
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Padlet is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to combine
collaborative information or ideas they know or find onto a vitual bulletin board
(Presenter shares
this info)
together, each from their own computer.
Where to access this https://padlet.com/
tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application Padlet is available in any mobile app store including iTunes and
info (Presenter Google Play.
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Create a free account
Give brief 2. Choose from the three options at the top (make a padlet, join a
instructions on how
to use the tool (please
padlet, or gallery).
number these) 3. Join a padlet by pasting the URL of a particular padlet.
(Presenter shares 4. Make a padlet allows teachers to create a virtual bulletin where
this info) students can access posts and make responses.
5. When making a padlet, choose a style, change the appearance,
and post.
6. Under the share tab, you can invite members, edit the privacy, and
share your padlet.
7. There is a plus sign in a pink circle at the bottom right corner
where you can add a post to your bulletin board.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. It allows students to be 1. Students can post
the tool (Presenter
shares this info)
creative with their inappropriate material.
assignments. 2. Students can make posts
2. It is easy to use and share that have errors or untrue
with others. information.
3. Posts are automatically 3. Students can see any
saved. posts, including those of a
4. Allows the teacher to see stranger.
student progress and
provide feedback.
Together with your 1. In a 5th grade class, students can use Padlet to create an “All
group About Me” board to introduced themselves to their peers.
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BRAINSTORM 2. In an 11 grade photography class, students can post a photo they
specific grade feel represents the theme of a bulletin and the other classmates can
level/subject matter
ideas for how the tool
vote on the one they agree with most.
can be used in PK-12. 3. In a 12th grade English class, students can work in groups and
create bulletin presentations about an assigned Shakespeare play.

Peer Name Kim Wiggins

Name of the Spiral
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Spiral is a collaborative web tool because it allows students to
collaborative interact and engage with one another together, each from their own
(Presenter shares
this info)
computer.

Where to access this https://spiral.ac/

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application No mobile app, so use Piazza as a substitute.
info (Presenter
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Plan activities from 5 (Quickfire, Quickfire lite, Discuss, Team Up,
Give brief and Clip).
instructions on how
to use the tool (please
2. Save to post as quiz/assignments for students to do at own time.
number these) 3. Invite students to join from link, email, or an invite code.
(Presenter shares 4. If classroom is set up in Google Classroom, the app can be
this info) integrated and shared through Google Classroom.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Sync with Google 1. Creating content requires
the tool (Presenter
shares this info)
Classroom effort from teachers
2. Grading and feedback are 2. There is no option to
automatic include an embedded
3. Supports formative and video
summative assessments 3. Parents may have to help
4. Students can easily students with login and
collaborate with each their assignments
other.
Together with your 1. In a 12th grade Government class, students could post election
group videos to “Clip” and share their thoughts with one another.
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
2. In a 3rd grade science class, students could use “Team Up” to work
level/subject matter as a group to create a presentation of the solar system.
th
ideas for how the tool 3. In a 4 grade math class, students could collaborate with each
can be used in PK-12. other by using “Discuss” to review their SOL applications.