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430 Module 3 Collaborative

Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Read the directions in Blackboard on how to complete this sheet.

Name of the tool Twiddla.com

Where to access https://www.twiddla.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Log onto the computer
of how to use the Access the internet and type in the search bar https://www.twiddla.com
tool 2. When brought to the website, two boxes show up. Pick the box that says start a new
whiteboard.
3. You are now brought to a white interactive board.
4. Click around to the top right bar where it says draw.
5. Start to drag the mouse around the canvas to create a picture.
6. Continue to test the rest of the tools until you have created a presentation.
7. Create a presentation or draw until your project is completed.

Ideas for how the Grade 2

tool can be used in
Geography SOL
PK-12
2.5 The student will develop map skills by
a) locating the equator, the seven continents, and the five oceans on maps
and globes;
b) locating selected rivers (James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande,
Huang He, and Nile River), mountain ranges (Appalachian Mountains
and Rocky Mountains), and lakes (Great Lakes) in the United States
and other countries.
2.6 The student will demonstrate map skills by constructing simple maps,
using title, map legend, and compass rose.
The students could use twiddla to insert a picture of a map and use the tools of the
whiteboard to locate the rivers and draw on the map to locate other thing they are
asked to.

Grade 3 English

Reading 3.12 The student will use available technology for reading and writing.

The students could use the interactive whiteboard to draw or organize

information from the story they read. They could make a picture of their
favorite part of the story.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of using - The students are able to be as creative as they want
the tool - The website is very kid friendly and easy to access
- Parents are able to navigate website as well and help with homework
Negatives
- The website Twiddla requires an imagination and some kids may not like that they
have to start on a blank page
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- They are given the tools to use and they are somewhat basic tools to use
- In order to insert pictures, you have to be tech savvy and know how to operate a
computer pretty well
Abigayle Martin
Name of the tool Bubbl.us
Where to access https://bubbl.us/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Type in https://bubbl.us/ into the search bar
of how to use the 2. Click the register button on the screen that appears in the right side
tool
3. There is a free plan available, choose that option
4. Create a username and password
5. After that is completed, click a bubble that says start here
6. Add text or files to the bubble
7. There are different options to the appearance of the bubbles. Play around
with them
8. To add bubbles, click arrows or the green circle that appears
9. Click the button that says share mind map to be able to work with other
students
10. can edit allows others to work on the project a student has created

Ideas for how the (K.4)

tool can be used in The student will investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical
PK-12 properties of an object can be described.
a. Colors of objects
b. Shapes and forms of objects
The students can use this web tool in their SOL plan to create bubbles that categorize similar
shapes and colors. Household items can be used since they are very common.
SOL (1.13)
The student will write to communicate ideas for a variety of purposes.
1. Generate ideas
2. Focus on one topic.
3. Revise by adding descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, and
events.
The web tool can be used to create stories that are similar to the tool. Once each child has
created their story, they then can share it with their peers. They can compare their stories and
see what the similarities are.
SOL( 2.2)
The student will compare the lives and contributions of three American Indian cultures of the
past and present, with emphasis on the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands, the Lakota of
the Plains, and the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest.

The students can use this web tool to create stories that relate to the American tribes. Once
they have jotted their ideas down, they can all come together to piece it together.
Positives and Positives
challenges of using - The web tool is free to access
the tool - Easy to navigate at a young age
- Allows students to be organized and write down all ideas electronically
- All saved online and easy to access. They can Print if they want a hard copy with
them
Negatives
- Only one person can work on the project at a time
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- Tools are limited due to the free option

- Because of the free limitations, only a certain amount of maps can be made
Miyana Wills
Name of the tool Popplet
Where to access http://popplet.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Search http://popplet.com/ in the search bar
of how to use the 2. To access page, click login or create an account if they are under the age
tool
of 12.
3. Choose the free plan available and then click sign me up
4. A white screen will appear and a box that is blue will pop up. A
smaller box will appear and say make new popplet. Click the smaller
box.
5. Choose a title and the color of your popplet
6. There will be instructions for the website
7. Click anywhere to make a popplet appear
8. Add pictures, words or links for your bubbles

Ideas for how the History SOL 1.1- The student will interpret information presented in picture
tool can be used in timelines to show sequence of events and will distinguish among past, present, and
PK-12
future.
In using this web tool, the students will be able to make bubbles for the past, present, and
future. Pictures will be given to them from the teacher and those will be the examples. After
this is completed, students will share.

Eng SoL 1.English SOL 1.2- The student will expand understanding and use of word meanings.
a) Increase listening and speaking vocabularies.

b) Begin to ask for clarification and explanation of words and ideas.

c) Use common singular and plural nouns.

d) Use vocabulary from other content areas.

The students will use this web tool to make bubbles of words that have other subsections to
that word. Definitions and pictures will be added as the subsections along with a sentence.

Science 1.4 Science 1.4 The student will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and
functional parts and can be classified according to certain characteristics. Key concepts
include
a) plants need nutrients, air, water, light, and a place to grow;
b) basic parts of plants; and
c) plants can be classified based on a variety of characteristics.

Students will use this web tool to talk about a plant in a bubble they create. Each student will
talk about its needs and living situation.

Positives and Positives

challenges of using - The site is friendly for children and easy to use with others
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the tool - Wesbite allows organization and how bubble maps should appear
- Students can share their work and make it full screen if needed
Negatives
- Only one student can work at a time or if they dont have email, students have
trouble accessing
- Account requires email to sign up
- Collaboration is only in the premium mode on website