TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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MY NAME: Rane Fox

Name of the tool Mindomo, It is a online application that can be used for timelines that
(Presenter can have videos, pictures, hyperlinks and more inserted throughout
shares this parts of the timeline.
info)
Where to access Mindomo.com
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions Log onto the Mindomo website
of how to use the Create an account using student email
tool (please Once on the website check the assignment tab to find work from the
number these) instructor
(Presenter Once you and your group have found your assignment you can begin
shares this working on it
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. You can collaborate with 1. Not all students may have
using the tool students without being in access to the internet
(Presenter the same room 2. Not every student may have
shares this 2. You have the ability to build a device that will be able to
info) social connection outside of run this program
the classroom 3. Without a teacher present
3. Students are able to help there is the possibility that
one another without relying one student may do more
strictly on the teacher work than the other
students.

Together with 1. High school students could use this application to create a historical
your group timeline that is also interactive.
BRAINSTORM 2. Middle school English students can use this application to do a book
specific grade report as a group and each individual student can discuss a major theme
level/subject of the book.
matter ideas for
how the tool can
be used in PK-12.
Add as many
numbers as you
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: Kaeligh

Name of the Edmodo
tool (Presenter
shares this
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
info)
Where to Edmodo.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief When using this application, it is similar to Facebook. Teachers,
instructions of students, and parents have the ability to share pictures, posts, and
how to use the videos to comment and view. Such as Facebook but more guided
tool (please towards education instead of a social platform.
number these)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. With it being like a social 1. With it mirroring Facebook,
using the tool media app it will be very students may post things
(Presenter easy for students to get that aren’t exactly geared
shares this acquainted with it. towards education
info) 2. Parents have access to 2. Parents may “helicopter”
their students assignments. over their children about
3. This also can be used to assignments, grades, etc as
remind students of the work they have access to it as
they need done or well.
information to study for 3. Students have the ability to
upcoming tests or quizzes. forget assignments or
4. With the “how are you” poll, deadlines if the teacher in
teachers have the ability to the classroom is not active
know how students may on posting.
feel about not only
themselves but their
confidence in the lesson or
work.
Together with 1. Videos and links can be posted on the page and students have the
your group ability to comment and discuss the content
BRAINSTORM 2. Students could take mini quizzes outside of the classroom to help
specific grade reinforce what they know. This can also be used as an incentive for
level/subject students to participate outside of the classroom for extra credit.
matter ideas for
how the tool can
be used in PK-12.
Add as many
numbers as you
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.