TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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Group Members Meeting Location Time Length of

Date or Meeting
Present at Meeting (Technology Name) Meeting
Group Meeting
Meaghan Alberson, Zoom 30 Sept 2020 @ 60 mins
Info:
Laura Callis, and 12 pm
Michael Wetzel.

MY NAME: Meaghan Alberson

Name of the Voice Thread
collaborative tool
How the tool is
collaborative Voicethread is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to build
a video or voice discussion or presentation together, each from their own computer.

Where to access this https://voicethread.com/

tool (web address)
Mobile application Yes, VoiceThread, Free, on iTunes App Store, Google Play, through the website search on
info phone.
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Go to VoiceThread.com and create a free account.
Give brief 2. Go to the “Create” Tab and upload the media you want to build on.
instructions on how 3. Once your media is upload select the comment step marked as the #2
to use the tool option.
4. This will allow you to bounce between slides or the different media you’ve
uploaded
5. To add voiceovers to your media by clicking the comment option that will
be display at the bottom of each slide or media added
6. One student will start the presentation and share the project by click the
menu drop down next to the name of your presentation and click share or
going back to the edit screen and clicking the share option.
7. Once you click share a window will pop up. You will go to the “who has
access” tab and selecting under “publishing options” selecting anyone can
comment. This allows for your fellow teammates to add their voiceover
contributions.
8. You will then click the “Basic” tab and copy the link sending it off to your
fellow group memebers.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Has options to allow sharing to 1. Have to complete presentation
the tool customized to viewing only, within a separate Web tool.
commenting and editing options. 2. Can only save 5 creations to your
2. Students can record presentation username
commentary to each individual 3. Closely monitor student input,
slide, allows for multiple younger students may not use it
presenters on one creation. properly.
3. Video comments can be utilized on
top of an uploaded presentation.
4. Can have student answer an
assignment question and submit
through VoiceThread
Together with your 1. In a 6th grade History classroom, students can work at distance with their partners
group creating the voice overs for a project about a historical figure they worked on together.
BRAINSTORM 2. In a 9th grade English classroom, students can engage in a lively video or audio
specific grade discussion on the current class book they are reading.
level/subject matter 3. In a 12th grade Science classroom, students can engage in learning through a pre-recorded
ideas for how the tool class lecture created by the teacher and creating a response after the lecture is finished.
can be used in PK-12.
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Peer Name Michael Wetzel

Name of the Fligrid
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative Flipgrid is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to record
(Presenter shares reponses to teacher made questions and provide feedback to classmates allowing them to
this info) discuss together, each from their own computer.

Where to access this www.flipgrid.com

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application Yes, Flipgrid, Free, iTunes App Store, Google Play
info (Presenter
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Go to Flipgrid website and create a free account.
Give brief 2. Create a topic question for students to respond to.
instructions on how 3. By using the buttons near the bottom on the page add your media. Capable of embeding
to use the tool (please Gifs, Videos, even Kahoot quizes.
number these) 4. Publish the question for your students and share the generated code. Share this through
(Presenter shares the code, email link, or even QR code.
this info) 5. Students will access the Flipgride through code and answer the prompt created by you.
6. Teachers can enable videos set to private to ensure postings are appropriate before
approving for public viewing.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Opportunity to speak without fear 1. Quality of each individuals
the tool (Presenter of interrupted students cameras and microphones
shares this info) 2. Students can comment on each may vary.
other’s videos that doesn’t disrupt 2. Temptation to post inappropriate
a classroom setting. videos or comments
3. Easy to access to enable camera 3. Students may struggle to create
usage on device. comments that provide both
4. Can teach students etiquette when positive and constructive. (great
appearing on camera and creating opportunity to learn though)
videos.
Together with your 1. In a 1st grade class, students can make videos where they share information about their
group weekend or future plans they have. Early opportunites to build computer literacy skills and
BRAINSTORM a unique way to communicate with peers.
specific grade 2. In a 7th grade English class, students can brainstorm and share ideas of the topic they
level/subject matter wish to cover and their plan for the essay construction. Providing feedback at this early
ideas for how the tool stage of brainstorming can help make the writing process go smoother.
can be used in PK-12. 3. In a 9th grade US Government class, students can create a mock version of Congress.
Students can propose Amendments to the Constitution and their peers can respond.

Peer Name Laura Callis

Name of the Kahoot
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative Kahoot is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to Study a
(Presenter shares variety of topics together, each from their own computer.
this info)

Where to access this www.kahoot.com

tool (web address)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application Yes, Kahoot!Play & Create Quizzes, Free, on iTunes App Store, Google Play
info (Presenter
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Go to the Kahoot website and create an account. Students can have an account and
Give brief teachers can have an account.
instructions on how 2. Click “Create Kahoot”
to use the tool (please 3. Have each student create a quiz and share them between peers.
number these) 4. Have students take multiple quizzes made by fellow classmates for studying for a
(Presenter shares upcoming test.
this info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Can browse tons of pre-created 1. Can’t collaborate creating a
the tool (Presenter Kahoots on a multitude of subjects Kahoot quiz unless they are
shares this info) and topics. together on the same computer.
2. Students can play anonymously 2. Kahoots quizzes that a student
and this can prevent fear of finds created by an outside source
incorrect answers isn’t fact-checked.
3. Student’s can customize their 3. Kahoot has other than educational
profiles to their interests. quizzes available that may distract
4. Kahoots quizzes can be played at a students.
distance with the teacher hosting
the quiz and sending a sharing
code to students.
Together with your 1. In a 4th grade Science class, students can use Kahoot to study vocabulary.
group 2. In a 12th grade English class, students can use Kahoot to quiz themselves and each other
BRAINSTORM on vocabulary, spelling or books they are reading.
specific grade 3. In a 9th grade History class, students can use Kahoot to review names of cities or
level/subject matter historical battles.
ideas for how the tool
can be used in PK-12.

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