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
Present at (Technology Date or Meeting
Group Meeting Meeting
Meeting Name)
Info:
Shonna Roberts Zoom 22 Feb and 25 Feb 1.5 hours
Abigail Thomas 2021
Shonnn
MY NAME: Shonna Roberts
Name of the Google slides
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is Complete the following sentence:
collaborative
(Presenter shares Google slides is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to make a presentation
this info) together and allows students to comment on each slide, each from their own computer.

Where to access this

tool (web address) https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/?tgif=d
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application Google slides, free, google play for android or apple app store for iPhone.
info (Presenter
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1.
Go to Google slides website.
Give brief 2.
Select blank or other template to start new presentation
instructions on how 3.
Click on yellow share button on top right.
to use the tool 4.
Either add people and groups to allow those to access the presentation or click on
(please number change link and choose anyone with a link.
these) (Presenter 5. Also click viewer and change to editor or commenter.
shares this info) 6. Now create presentation by adding titles, text, images, shapes, etc. to slide and
allow children to add slides and contribute content.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Allows for easy access with 1. Students may delete or use
the tool (Presenter computer or mobile app. another’s work.
shares this info) 2. Provides free unlimited 2. May be confusing to create for
presentations. younger students.
3. Many different templates option. 3. May need to explain different
4. Can be easily exported to use functions to students.
with other programs
Together with your 1. A 3rd grade English classroom could use google slides to make predictions on an
group assigned book based on the illustrations. Each student would have a different slide
BRAINSTORM assigned to add images and text to explain what their prediction may be.
specific grade 2. A 10th grade student can present a slide show on how popular culture evolved and
level/subject matter challenged traditional values in the 1920s and 1930s for History.
ideas for how the 3. A 7th grade class can make a presentation about themselves at the beginning of the
tool can be used in year.
PK-12.

Peer Name Abigail Thomas

Name of the Popplet
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment

How the tool is Complete the following sentence:

collaborative
(Presenter shares Popplet is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to write and visualize ideas
this info) together, each from their own computer.

Where to access this https://app.popplet.com/

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application 1. Popplet for Ipad, $2.99, Mac App Store.
info (Presenter
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Sign up for Popplet account
Give brief 2. Click create new popplet.
instructions on how 3. Name your popplet and choose a color.
to use the tool 4. Click on settings Double click to make a text box, then insert text, you can
(please number resize the box.
these) (Presenter 5. To add more boxes, click on the circle left right top or bottom.
shares this info) 6. Continue by creating new boxes until done.
7. To share you may either make public or add collaborators by clicking share
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Easy to learn. 1. Not available for mobile android
the tool (Presenter 2. Easy to navigate and create. phones
shares this info) 3. Allows to work together and 2. Can only make one at a time in
discuss. free mode.
4. Can be updated easily. 3. Students can add off-topic or
inappropriate information
Together with your Example: In a 6th grade English class, students could use Google slides to create a
group collaborative presentation on famous authors.
BRAINSTORM 1. 1st grade classroom, students could use it to introduce themselves at the beginning
specific grade of the school year.
level/subject matter 2. 11th Grade English class, students can complete a warmup project on Popplet to
ideas for how the discuss topics of a book they are reading.
tool can be used in 3. 7th grade science class , students can compare similarities and differences of plant
PK-12. and animal cells.

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