TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative

Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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

Elizabeth Mendenhall
Name of the tool Twiddla
Where to access https://www.twiddla.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions The teacher will set up an account simply by giving a username
of how to use the password and email address There is a 30 day free trial. The teacher
tool could use pro which is 14$ a month and you could have 1 class meeting
in it because the number of guests allowed is unlimited. There is a
teacher pack so they would get 3 pro packs for $19.95 a month total so
three teachers could get to together get one and only be paying 4.99 a
month each. The teacher would set up the meeting by going to the API
tab, scrolling down to the creating a new meeting section. The teacher
would then give the students the password to the meeting so they could
as guests get to the page for free. Then you just start using the page in
the whiteboard.
-To just collaboratively draw just use the whiteboard button.
-To chat or collaborate on writing a document go to the EtherPad in the
white board. While writing you can also mark up the written things on
the page to do things like edit.
-To use the document portion if you want the class to mark up a
preciously written document, click the document button in the white
board and upload your file from your computer.
-To doodle or draw on an image just hit the image button and upload
one.
-To participate in conference calls Hit the voice icon in the whiteboard

Ideas for how the Elementary School:

tool can be used Writing SOLs:
in PK-12 2.12 The student will write stories, letters, and simple explanations.
a) Generate ideas before writing.
Examples are b) Organize writing to include a beginning, middle, and end for narrative
given connected and
to particular expository writing.
grade levels c) Expand writing to include descriptive detail.
(required for this d) Revise writing for clarity.
column). The 2.14 The student will use available technology for reading and writing.
ideas provided
are innovative in The class would get into groups of 10 or less and go to the EtherPad
that the activities section of the whiteboard. They would then either chat using Twiddla or
are creative would talk to each other in another app or in person about what they
and/or describe wanted their image to be and who would do what part of the drawing.
more than the They would then write a story or paragraph on the image giving it an
basic use for this explanation or telling what is happening in their image.
tool.
Create a class story/image/book the class could get together and write 1
book page or they can all get into groups of less than ten and choose a
topic to write a silly fun book that may not fully connect but could be
interesting to the kids and could be a lesson in how the writing we do
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should connect to the other pages in our books or other paragraphs in
our story or paper.

Middle School:
Science SOL:
6.7Thestudentwillinvestigateandunderstandthenaturalprocessesandhuman
interactionsthataffectwatershedsystems.Keyconceptsinclude
a)thehealthofecosystemsandtheabioticfactorsofawatershed;
b)thelocationandstructureofVirginiasregionalwatershedsystems;
c)divides,tributaries,riversystems,andriverandstreamprocesses;
d)wetlands;
e)estuaries;
f)majorconservation,health,andsafetyissuesassociatedwithwatersheds;and
g)watermonitoringandanalysisusingfieldequipmentincludinghandheldtechnology.

The students will create an image like an infographic or an Ad to talk

about the water systems. They will work in groups of 3 or 4 depending
on class size. They will use the Twiddla site to include real images,
drawings, and text about the human effect on the watershed systems.
They will go to one of the local watershed parts perhaps a river or
stream and do a lab experiment on the water with their teacher to give
them some background knowledge before doing this project. They will
screen shot their work when they are done on the site and print it out or
show their class through the projector in a presentation about the
systems.

High School:
Writing SOL
10.7Thestudentwillselfandpeereditwritingforcorrectgrammar,capitalization,
punctuation,spelling,sentencestructure,andparagraphing.
a)Distinguishbetweenactiveandpassivevoice.
b)Applyrulesgoverninguseofthecolon.
c)Useastylemanual,suchasthatoftheModernLanguageAssociation(MLA)orthe
AmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA),toapplyrulesforpunctuationandformatting
ofdirectquotations.
d)Differentiatebetweenintextcitationsandworkscitedonthebibliographypage.
e)Analyzethewritingofothers.
f)Describehowtheauthoraccomplishestheintendedpurposeofapieceofwriting.
g)Suggesthowwritingmightbeimproved.
h)Proofreadandeditfinalproductforintendedaudienceandpurpose.

Students in an 10th grade English class will get into groups of 3 or 4 and
will co write a paper on a science project they are doing together. Using
the tool they will then go in and edit the paper together and check the
grammar, APA writing, and other parts which will be on the rubric. They
will do so by both using the voice conference calling and by using the
voice button. They will then each screen shot on their computers so they
have documentation of doing this on Twiddla and they will screen shot it
to know what to edit and save in their paper. Later they will present the
project, notes from their paper, and reflection on using the app, either in
class or on a video conference to the class or teacher.
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Positives and Positives for using this tool:
challenges of 1. Collaboration on different types of projects or activities i.e. the images
using the tool documents web pages etc.
2. Can be free for the teacher and would be free for the students.
3. Could be used for all different school age groups
4. Can be started by students as well as students so could be used in
different classes or later on in schooling

Challenges for using this tool:

1. It could cost money depending on how you choose to use it
2. Students cant save their documents or doodles if they are guests.
Teacher would have to teach how to screen shot an image on the
computer and how to save it correctly.
3. If you are only a guest you have 20 minute time limits for your
meetings

Brooke
Name of the tool Popplet
Where to access www.popplet.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Popplet is a web 2.0 tool that helps users create concept maps. Popplet
of how to use the can be used among all age groups. This online learning tool can be used
tool inside and outside of the classroom, as it is available as an app as well.
Depending on the age group, the students can create their own accounts
and collaborate with other students in class and at home. Popplet can
also be used for assessment purposes. To create a new popplet:
Click anywhere on the map to create a new popple- essentially,
a thought bubble.
Add text, images, color, and graphics to the popple. Students can
also draw their own images in the Popple.
Students can add their name to the popple that they have
created, giving each student credit for their Popplet.
Link popples together to create a mind-map, or displays of
sequential events.
Add collaborators to the popple by clicking on the Share button
in the top right corner.
Export your popplet in a .jpg or .pdf format to save and use for
future purposes.

Ideas for how the

tool can be used Elementary School:
in PK-12 Popplet can be used in class with the supervision of the teacher. Popplet
can be displayed on the Smart Board, and each student can come to the
Examples are Smart Board and add their own Popple on the page. Popplet can be
given connected used for this age group for:
to particular Generating ideas for writing
grade levels Organizing thoughts for a short story
(required for this Displaying the different parts of a story, letter, or paragraph
column). The Listing facts about specific topics
ideas provided Comparing and contrasting two pieces of information
are innovative in
that the Middle and High School:
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activities are Less direction will be given, and Popplet can be used both at home and
creative and/or in the classroom. The students can create their own popplet, or work as
describe more a group to design a collaborative popplet. Popplet can be used with this
than the basic age group for:
use for this tool. Expressing comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts
Creating character maps to include details such as setting,
conflict, and theme
Displaying steps of scientific method
Sequencing events in history
Listing formulas and steps in mathematical procedures

Positives and Positives:

challenges of 1. Makes for easy collaboration
using the tool 2. User-friendly
3. Visually appealing
4. Reinforces visual literacy skills
5. Can access anywhere as it is available as an app for iPhone and
Android

Challenges:
1. Costly- $4.99/device
2. Users must have a verified email address (may pose a problem
for younger students who may not be allowed to have their own
email address)
3. Collaboration may be difficult outside of the classroom as
students are not face to face with each other.

Brittany
Name of the tool NoteApp.com
Where to access www.noteapp.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions This tool acts a virtual corkboard for virtual sticky notes, which the user can add to
of how to use the their virtual corkboard. There is also the option to instant message on the board
tool much like one could on Skype or on Google Hangouts. There are options for
different levels of collaboration from using the website to independently post notes
to a corkboard privately all the way to creating a public URL which can be
accessed by anyone with internet access. While there is a cost for any level of
membership above basic, the site does give discounts on memberships to
educators. To use NoteApp as a collaborative tool one would create a board and
then invite other users by email to be collaborators. For use in an education setting
the teacher would be the only to have administrator rights so that if need be
changes could be made to the board in anyway necessary. Files can also be
instantly uploaded be shared with the group and if necessary with one person
which could come in use for forms needing to be filled out by parents and students.
In older students, this tool would be useful for collaboration on group projects.

Ideas for how the Elementary School:

tool can be used Most interaction would occur between parents and educators.
in PK-12 Forms for completion by parents can be uploaded by educators and to be
completed and returned to them. For example, permission slips or forms
Examples are which may need to be filled out by parents at the start of a school year.
given connected Educators can upload pdfs of homework documents that need to be
completed in case a student loses a worksheet. Instructions for projects to
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to particular be completed at home may also be uploaded in case they have been lost.
grade levels Parents would have ability to brainstorm with one another as well as the
(required for this teacher if issues come up while completing at home assignments.
column). The Students could dependent on their age, with the help of a parent, ask the
ideas provided teacher questions about projects and assignments.
are innovative in Sticky notes can be added to the board in various colors which may appeal
that the to younger children.
activities are
Middle School:
creative and/or
Students at this age level will have more access to the internet and
describe more
therefore more utilization of this tool than younger children.
than the basic Homework and project documents can be uploaded here for students who
use for this tool. may have misplaced their original copy.
Students may have the opportunity to use this tool to submit homework
which was not turned in during class.
Group projects will begin at this age level at which point the educator could
create boards for students based on assigned groups and invite each
student to specific boards depending on which group they have been
assigned to.
This tool could also be used by students at this age to collaborate on
assignments which a student may need further clarification on.
Teacher supervision on all boards will be vital to ensure that boards for this
age group remain on topic and appropriate which can be done through the
administrator feature.

High School:
Discussion board style assignments can now be assigned at this age level.
Through the NoteApp site the teacher could assign a topic for discussion
which students could respond to using the sticky notes. This would be
great preparation for college level discussion boards in their future.
Group projects will be assigned often at this age level, use of NotesApp
would help the teacher to ensure that all members of the group are
contributing fairly as well as documents would be able to be easily shared
within the group to all members in the group.
Boards can be used to keep students up to date on approaching due dates
and assignments for each specific class period.

Positives and Positives of using this tool:

challenges of 1. This tool gives students and parents access to the teacher on nights and
using the tool weekends as well as to each other to collaborate and brainstorm together.
2. The ability to share documents is very helpful to all levels as in school
there are always documents that need to be filled out as well as this would
eliminate the issue of lost homework worksheets or project instructions.
3. Unique and easy to remember URLs can be created for the board so that
each board can be quickly and easily found.

Challenges of using this tool:

1. There is a cost associated with the website for the educator.
2. As there is more student participation with older lever students, the teacher
will need to be particularly mindful to ensure the site is used appropriately
and for educational purposes only.
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Josh
Name of the tool DropBox
Where to access www.dropbox.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Dropbox is file storage and sharing program useable with both web-browsing
of how to use the applications and on a mobile device. Dropbox also a collaborative function,
tool Dropbox Paper, for multiple users to open and work on the same document / file.
Files are uploaded into the main folder or can be placed into shareable folders.
The personal account has a limit of 2GB of storage, with upgrades available to
1TB for personal and 2TB and unlimited storage for business. There are multiple
ways to uploading files, a simple drag and drop or a prompt box to add files.
Sharing is through either an email or providing the link created in the sharing
prompt boxes.

Ideas for how the

tool can be used All Grades:
in PK-12 Dropbox is a tool that can be used to aid in communication of files between the
teacher and the parents at all grade levels.The program can also be used to store
Examples are work as a data backup for tests and allow feedback to and from the parents and
given connected students.
to particular Elementary-Middle school:
grade levels Parents and Teachers can collaborate with a project, subject or topic to help assist
(required for this the student learn, with the parents continuing with the student where the teacher
column). The left off. This will provide continuity of instruction to the student and bring the full
ideas provided education team together.
are innovative in Middle to High school:
that the activities Students can begin to collaborate on projects as a group using Dropbox Paper.
are creative This provides data backup for the work already completed, and allows for the
and/or describe students to continue working together while each are in different locations.
more than the
basic use for this
tool.

Positives and Positives of using this tool:

challenges of 1. Real Time sharing and transfer of files
using the tool 2. Ability for the class or group to work together on building an online project
3. Can share files to parents
4. 30-day backup of deleted files in the event of an inadvertent deletion

Challenges of using this tool:

1. Cost for storage is approximately $100/yr for 1TB of storage for a single
user account, upwards of $20/ user / month for unlimited storage
2. Must create an account to use, students will each need an account with an
email address so for younger students, parents can be hesitant