TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

My name:
Name of the tool Kidblog.org
Where to access www.kidblog.org
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions
of how to use the 1. Log into the website using google email or click on this link
tool https://kidblog.org/class/tech-8am/posts (you will see the sample
project already done)

2. Upon logging in, you will go to class tech 8am

3. You will then click on New Post to form a new blog post around the
curricula

4. Students will be separated into groups and will then work together
to choose a header image and a title name for their blog post

5. The students will be able to choose their font color, style, and size.

6. The students will choose their background pattern (something eye-

catching!)

7. Each student from the group must then peer-review their blog
post before submitting it.

8. Finally, after the groups have reviewed their work, they will publish
their work into their secure portfolio, where it will be saved and
viewable.

Ideas for how the SOL 2.4 The students can use this technology to create a blog post about
tool can be used the animal and plant lifecycles. They will be able to organize their
in PK-12 thoughts into groupings of either plant or animal lifecycles and place the
parts of the cycle in order from beginning to end. The children will then
be able to work together to design their blog post to represent their
topic.

SOL 6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in
oral presentations. The student will create a blog post on a subject of
their choice to present to the classroom. Within this blogpost, they
should cite any sources that they may use to prove their argument about
the topic. The student should be able to explain and paraphrase the
content of their blogpost.

VUS.12 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of World

War II on the home front. By using cover page and title, the student will
explain the effects that World War II had on the American people.
Students will be able to categorize the effects of the war into categories
such as; home, military, and economic. The students will be able to
clearly cite all sources used to obtain the information within the
blogpost. The students should have a separate portion of the blog
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Collaborative Assignment
dedicated to the hardships of Japanese Americans and American women
within this time frame. Students should use the tools within the system
to make this presentation informative and fun.
Positives and Positives:
challenges of 1. This tool is extremely easy to use both for adults and children.
using the tool 2. This tool is safely monitored by the instructor to provide a safe space
for children to work on assignments.
3. This tool provides a distraction free environment.
4. You can publish multiple documents using this tool.

Negatives:
1. You cannot insert your own photos and videos within the actual text.
2. The background features are limited
3. While this tool is advertised for grades K-12, it seems to be geared
more towards elementary age children.

Peers Lauren Wickizer

name:
Name of the tool Quip
Where to access www.quip.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. go to ww.quip.com
of how to use the 2. click sign up at the top right
tool 3. sign up using your email
4. create an account using your full name
5. create a password
6. Click on the start using Quip button.
7. verify your information via an emailed code
8. Click on the link in your email to set up your group.
9. log into quip using the button on the left side of the screen.
10. Once logged in, quip will take you through an instructional tutorial on
how to use quip.
11. After the tutorial quip will allow you to share documents and media.

Ideas for how the Science SOL 3.1- The students can use this website to track and graph
tool can be used the scientific method to help within a scientific investigation. Students
in PK-12 will then be able to share their conclusions with the rest of the class.
Math SOL 7.12- The students will be able to create and share tables and
graphs and explain the rules of each within the website example.
History SOL 2.7- Students will use the website to list and describe the
different natural resources, human resources, and capital resources.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of 1. Easy to use for most age groups
using the tool 2. Easy to share graphs and photos
3. Simple to sign up with email
4. Sharing in large groups is easy

Negatives:
1. You must have an email to set up an account.
2. It could be difficult for younger children to use.
3. You have to wait for an activation code.
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Peers Charlotte Freitag
name:
Name of the tool Blogger.com
Where to access www.blogger.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Type www.blogger.com into the search bar.
of how to use the 2. press the sign in button.
tool 3. follow the directions to sign in using your gmail account.
4. choose a profile picture and create your profile.
5. Press the new blog button.
6. Create a new title
7. Next create a page layout and a new web address. (web address
should end as .blogspot.com)
8. Share this web address with the rest of your group so they are able to
view your posts.
9. Once others are viewing your blog they will be able to edit and share
the same blog with their own additions.
Ideas for how the History SOL 2.11- The students will create a blog post about Americans
tool can be used whose contributions improved the lives of other Americans. They will be
in PK-12 able to insert pictures and videos and identify each of the significant
figures portrayed throughout their blog.
Health SOL 6.2- Students will be able to create a blog post and
demonstrate the effects of social media, family, and friends on personal
health and fitness. This will give the students an opportunity to add onto
and their classmates work.
Math SOL 4.10- The students will collaboratively create a blogpost
containing diagrams of the different shapes and lines within these
shapes. Underneath the photos, students will describe how many lines,
line segments, points, rays, and angles are within each shape.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of
using the tool 1. Easy to use
2. You do not have to pay to sign up
3. You will be able to insert pictures and videos
4. Others will be able to easily edit the blogpost.

Negatives:

1. Geared more towards middle and high school children

2. You must have an email to sign up
3. It is easy for others outside of the classroom to gain access to the
blogpost and edit it without permission.

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academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a
member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of
the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned.