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.

MY NAME: Nora House

Name of the tool Mindomo
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access https://www.mindomo.com/
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. Create an account.
of how to use the 2. Once on the dashboard, click create and choose a template.
tool (please 3. Click share options to make project public and send out email
number these) invitations for others to edit.
(Presenter 4. Save to computer if needed as a document.
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Very user friendly. 1. You have to pay for others
using the tool 2. Has multiple features to add to edit.
(Presenter creativity. 2. Some age groups may have
shares this 3. Easy to share with others. more trouble than others.
info) 4. Mind maps can be saved to 3. Is really only good for
the computer. brainstorming, and not an
actual assignment.

Together with 1. For a secondary history class, it would be good to make a mind
your group map of a specific event and use the website to branch out.
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
level/subject 2. For an elementary English class, it could be used to create a story
matter ideas for with the website.
how the tool can
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3. For a middle school science class, mindomo could be used to map
numbers as you out the scientific method for an experiment.
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Ashleigh Winebrenner

Name of the Google Docs
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://docs.google.com
access this tool
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 5. Sign into google account
instructions of 6. Select docs icon on grid
how to use the 7. Choose a template
tool (please 8. Begin creating.
number these)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Easy to use for most grade 1. Need internet access for
using the tool levels. changes to autosave.
(Presenter 2. Great for collaboration. 2. Multiple editors at a time
shares this 3. Saves automatically where can cause confusion.
info) you left off.
4. Multiple ways of using the
tool in instruction.

Together with 1. Create a study guide and have the class collaborate- good for any
your group subject matter in a secondary classroom.
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
level/subject 2. Step by step how to solve math problems- each group has to
matter ideas for show the class how to solve this problem.
how the tool can
be used in PK-12.
Add as many 3. Good for secondary classes, especially English, classmates can
numbers as you peer review each other’s work.
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Christina Aldred

Name of the bubbl.us
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://bubbl.us/
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Click start brainstorming.
instructions of 2. Click to add a bubble.
how to use the 3. Can use any editing tools.
tool (please 4. At the top of the page there is options to print, share, and
number these) present.
(Presenter
shares this
info)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Can save in different 1. Doesn’t have an app.
using the tool formats. 2. Must have an account to
(Presenter 2. Easily shared and edited. share.
shares this 3. Either use preset bubble or 3. Can’t customize bubbles to
info) customize. have different fonts.
4. Do not have to download
anything.
Together with 1. For any age group, it could be a way for classmates to introduce
your group themselves and have others comment on it.
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
level/subject 2. For foreign language classes, could have the word in the bubble,
matter ideas for and for the attachments it could be the word in English and used
how the tool can in a sentence, etc.
be used in PK-12.
Add as many
numbers as you 3. For a geography class, use a specific location and use the
need to (e.g. 1-3 attachments to describe the place.
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

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