TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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MY NAME: Sarah VanDuzee

Name of the tool Mindomo
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access http://www.mindomo.com
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. The teacher needs to sign up or log in
of how to use the 2.Once logged in for the first time, it automatically opens a new mind
tool (please map
number these) 3.The teacher has to go to ‘share settings’ and make it public so the
(Presenter students can edit it.
shares this 4. The Teacher then shares the link with the student’s, so they can edit
info) and add their work.
5. Once the students have the link they can edit the mind map and add
their contributions.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. It is free to use with email 1. Email registration is
using the tool sign up. required which most
(Presenter 2. It is easy to share access students do not have.
shares this with others to log in and 2. The application is limited to
info) add input just making mind maps and
3. It is easy to create a mind does not have the ability to
map and add backgrounds make any other kind of
and effects including charts or graphic
graphics and transitions. organizers.
4. It can be accessed by the 3. It might be too advanced
students from any device for young students in
that has access to the kindergarten and other
internet as long as their lower elementary grades.
teacher has signed up with
an email address and
shared the link with the
students.
Together with 1. Sarah - This web 2.0 tool would be helpful for Third Grade Language
your group Arts when reading. Each student in a small group can add a branch to
BRAINSTORM the mind map of one of the characters in the book and then list some
specific grade defining characteristics of that character. Once all the students in the
level/subject group have contributed to the mind map will have all the characters
matter ideas for filled out from the book they just read.
how the tool can 2. Josselyn said that third graders could use the mind map website
be used in PK-12. during Language Arts. The students could use the mind map to record
Add as many their vocabulary words as they read and come across new words by
numbers as you writing down the definition. By having the whole class on the same mind
need to (e.g. 1-3 map the students are able to see words that they might have thought
if you have 3 they knew the meaning but are able to either get a refresh or get the
members in your proper definition.
group or 1-4 if 3. Kayla said that the mind map website could be used for fifth graders
you have 4). One in Language Arts to try and summarize and analyze the books they are
idea per peer. reading in small group instruction.
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Kayla Howell

Name of the Basecamp 3
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to www.basecamp.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. The teacher has to go to the website and log in.
instructions of 2. The teacher then has to add the students by their names and
how to use the their emails.
tool (please 3. Once the teacher has all the students added, the teacher can add
number these) lesson plans and send out messages and chat with each other.
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. There is no limit on group 1. It is only free for 30 days.
using the tool size. 2. Not suitable for younger
(Presenter 2. Instructors can make students.
shares this multiple groups for different 3. For school districts that
info) classes. don’t issue Chromebooks to
3. Using this website would go students, it would be
along with schools using difficult for some students
more technology during to access the internet.
instruction.
4.
Together with 1. Kayla said that this web tool would be better for middle and high
your group school students and would like to use it during science classes as a way
BRAINSTORM for students to collaborate on experiments. They could chat with each
specific grade other as well to discuss everyone’s results.
level/subject 2. Sarah- This application would be beneficial in higher grades such as
matter ideas for 9-12. As a group project for 11th grade US History, students in a small
how the tool can group can create their own podcast. This application allows a center
be used in PK-12. location for all the students in the group to communicate with each other
Add as many via chat to brainstorm ideas for their podcast and plan out who will do
numbers as you each podcast episode.
need to (e.g. 1-3 3. Josselyn said that she would like to try and use base camp for third
if you have 3 grade Language Arts students to practice their comprehension in reading
members in your by creating a podcast with the other students in their reading group.
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Josselyn

Name of the Gliffy
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
access this tool go.gliffy.com
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. The teacher has to go to the website stated above.
instructions of 2. The teacher then has to sign up and add the students to a team.
how to use the 3. The teacher then assigns the template for each team whether it’s
tool (please a Venn diagram, flow charts, or organizational chart, among other
number these) templates.
(Presenter 4. The teacher must give the students access to the template
shares this 5. The students then can access the template and add in their
info) contributions.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Gliffy can be used for 1. Would have to pay for long
using the tool different things which keeps term use after 2 weeks.
(Presenter the learning environment 2. The students have to have
shares this fresh. an email address in addition
info) 2. The website allows for to the teacher which can
teachers to create teams make it obsolete for lower
where team members will grades.
have access to edit their 3. Younger students may have
teams work but they can trouble using the
also view the other team’s technology to make sure
final draft without being they save all of their work.
able to edit it.
3. The website allows
students to add pictures as
well as text.
4. The teacher can log in and
add comments and
feedback to a team’s work
so the students can make
corrections.
Together with 1. Josselyn said that she would like to use Gliffy for Third Grade
your group Language Arts. She would like to have the students make a Venn
BRAINSTORM diagram in small group instruction, so they can log in and compare and
specific grade contrast information between the characters or the settings in books
level/subject they are reading.
matter ideas for 2. Sarah – During Language Arts in Third grade, Gliffy would be beneficial
how the tool can to use in small group instruction. Once the students are assigned a
be used in PK-12. group they can use the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast fiction
Add as many verses nonfiction. Students are able contribute their input to the Venn
numbers as you diagram and other students can see things that they didn’t think of,
need to (e.g. 1-3 which will help them gain an understanding of the differences and
if you have 3 similarities of fiction and nonfiction.
members in your 3. Kayla wanted to use Gliffy for first grade social studies. She wanted to
group or 1-4 if have fifth graders come in and pair up with the first graders and
you have 4). One compare and contrast between the American colonies and current day.
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

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