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: Leslie Hoover

Name of the tool Mixed.io
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access https://mixed.io/
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. Access the web tool by googling https://mixed.io/
of how to use the 2. Create an account with students google or stacks account, whichever
tool (please
number these)
the student prefers.
(Presenter 3. Students can share link for real time collaboration to start
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Free/no charge 1. Internet is required
using the tool 2. Can share content 2. Google/stack account
(Presenter 3. Real-time collaboration required
shares this 4. Elementary friendly 3. Must have computer or
info) mobile device

Together with 1. Allows students to practice technology skills and is elementary

your group friendly. I would incorporate this in my classroom with iPads and have
BRAINSTORM the kindergarten students practice writing the alphabet with their peers.
specific grade 2. Useful for students with undeveloped fine motor skills.
level/subject 3. Can draw shapes for an art lesson.
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: Joi Wooden

Name of the Edmodo
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to Internet browser - Edmodo.com or app on Apple Store and Google Play
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative
Assignment
info)
Brief 1. Register for Edmodo account and confirm the address, I
instructions of would use school/work email address
how to use the 2. Set up your profile with school, grade and subject
tool (please information
number these) 3. Connect with other teachers, students, and parents to
(Presenter share information
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Is accessible via mobile 1.  The website and app would
using the tool devices  benefit greatly from a
(Presenter 2. Is useful for connecting with tutorial when you first set
shares this students who have access up your account
info) to mobile devices  2.  Must have access to a
3.  Can explore hashtags and laptop or mobile device -
popular subjects, similarly student and teacher
to social media 3.  Could be abused by users,
4. Is formatted (desktop) just especially private message
like Twitter option
5. Easy & personalized login 4. Edmodo and Edmodo for
information created for Parents are two different
each student added  apps, which could lead to
6. Can post about classwork & confusion
grades 5. May be another
7. No subscription or payment responsibility for teachers
required to keep up with
6. Edmodo for parents
wouldn’t allow me to create
parent account with the
email I address I used on
Edmodo as the parent
contact

Together with 1. To have students look up the posted announcement for their
your group assignment that their teacher provides.
BRAINSTORM 2. Elementary teachers could use this tool as a form of communication
specific grade with parents. It would be useful for sharing real time classroom activity.
level/subject 3. Challenge students with fun and educational games.
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.
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PEER’S NAME: Allison Shanks
Name of the Basecamp
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative
Assignment
Where to Internet browser- https://basecamp.com/
access this tool Also available as an app
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief
instructions of 1. Open internet browser and search for basecamp.com or download and open the app on
how to use the your cell phone.
tool (please
number these) 2. Start a free trial or sign up for Basecamp Personal.
(Presenter
shares this 3. Under the HQ tab, add all of the members you are working with.
info)
4. Set up different teams if some people have the same role in the project.

5. Set up the project where everyone can see all the changes in the project they are working
on together.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. They offer a 30-day free trial for 1.  Internet access is required.
using the tool the business account. 2. It could get overwhelming for
(Presenter 2. There are a lot of samples/tutorials younger students due to the amount
shares this showing how to use the tool. of features the tool has.
info) 3. The website is very organized and
has every section labeled. 3. The business account with more
4. The website includes an interactive features is not free and the free
to-do list where you can check personal version does not have as
things off as you go. many features.

Together with 1. Useful for high school students that are working on a collaborative
your group writing assignment.
BRAINSTORM 2. PK-12 teachers could use this for lesson planning & sharing with each
specific grade other.
level/subject 3. Useful for any real-time collaboration for high school level students.
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.

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