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Unit IV. Using Technology Tools to Collaborate and Share Resources among Communities of
Practice
Lesson A: ICT Tools for Collaboration and Sharing Resources

Intended Learning Outcome:

At the end of the unit, the pre-service teacher (PST) can proficient in utilizing a variety of
collaborative digital tools to enhance teamwork and efficiently share resources within their
professional and educational environments

Content:

1. Chat Platforms:

Messaging apps offer seamless communication via voice, video, and text chats.
While most apps below allow media sharing and group chats, they also have unique
features specifically for business purposes. Here are the most used messaging apps in the
Philippines.
Discord
Description:
Discord is a popular online connectivity tool, especially among gaming communities,
making it the highest one in the Top Charts Communication category under Top Grossing.
Game developers usually use Discord for sharing or launching gaming goodies. You can
use the platform to build communities where customers can interact. Discord also enables
you to host events for real-time collaboration. Learning more about consumers or followers
is possible since your brand can get valuable insights from many Discord communities.
Discord ensures versatile accessibility and is compatible with various operating systems,
including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, as well as web browsers. Its other
key features include a user-friendly interface and extensive server creation for tailored
group interactions.
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Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
Shy students can also benefit as they can participate in class discussions without having to
raise their hands or speak out loud. Second, Discord allows for private conversations and
the creation of custom roles, making it easy for teachers to control the flow of
conversations.

Skype
Description:
Another item on the list of the most popular messaging apps in the Philippines is Skype,
with over 11 million downloads. The popular messaging app allows seamless real-time
interaction globally through affordable international mobile and landline calls for users.
Skype’s screen sharing, language translation, and mobile compatibility on iOS and Android
make it a versatile platform for personal and business communication. While it’s one of the
older platforms on this list, brands still consistently use Skype because of its reliability and
tested conferencing capabilities.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
Skype allows students to connect, collaborate, and communicate with other students
around the world. This creates opportunities for teaching children to be informed of one
another, to have authentic listeners for their work, and to satisfy others who can continue
their learning.

Telegram
Description:
Known for its security and speed, Telegram offers encrypted conversations, self-destructing
messages, and secret chats for added privacy. One of the more unique features of
Telegram is it allows you to save conversations in folders and send silent chats to avoid
disturbing others. It boasts a translation feature and lets you find people nearby, perfect for
festivals and events. Multi-device synchronization and cloud storage allow access across
platforms.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
Telegram enhances science education by enabling instant communication, multimedia
sharing, group discussions, organization, and reminders. It fosters collaboration,
engagement, and accessibility for both teachers and students.
Line
Description:
Line is a multifunctional messaging app with diverse tools, making it a popular choice for
personal and professional communication, entertainment, and utility. The app supports
voice and video calls for up to 500 participants and even provides a timeline for sharing
updates with friends. Line allows your brand to make a business profile page where you
can share promotions and posts. Plus, it improves online engagement while providing
customer support via direct messages. Additional features include Line Pay for
transactions, Line Games, and a built-in news platform supporting business accounts for
customer interaction.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
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It implies that topics given in a straight, logical development significantly improve effective
science teaching and learning. This method builds methodically upon core information to
help pupils understand complicated scientific issues. "Line Pros" advises teachers to
arrange their lesson plans, curriculum, and teaching materials in a way that will help pupils
understand and retain what they have learned. It also emphasizes how important it is to
guide students down this straight path of scientific understanding by utilizing a variety of
instructional methodologies, like inquiry-based learning and scaffolding.

Viber
Description:
Viber ranks in 4th place in the Top Charts Communication category under Free Downloads.
It has security features like end-to-end encryption and disappearing messages to ensure
privacy. The messaging app can also facilitate group chats with up to 250 participants.
Apart from that, Viber enables the creation of a business profile or public chats for
celebrities and brands to engage with followers. This strategy is helpful if you want to run
effective campaigns. With these features, it’s much easier to maintain constant interaction
with customers to build trust and an excellent public image.

Meanwhile, Viber Out allows affordable calls to non-Viber users. Integrating games, news,
and a built-in shop enriches the user experience. Viber’s communication, entertainment,
and utility features make it a comprehensive choice for numerous users.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
Viber is a flexible tool for teaching science because it provides group chats, instant
messaging, sharing of multimedia, accessibility, and notifications. Because of its privacy
characteristics, interactions are secure and improve learning for both students and
teachers.

Facebook Messenger
Description:
Recent surveys report that 98% of Filipinos use Facebook Messenger to communicate with
family and friends. Facebook Messenger boasts over 87 million downloads and offers a
variety of features. It has multiple chat themes to personalize conversations, and you can
watch videos with others over video chat. The app integrates with Facebook, offering easy
access to one’s social media contacts. It enables customer interaction through Pages,
automated responses, and appointment scheduling. You can also run ads that lead to
Messenger when jumpstarting a conversation with a customer. Likewise, Messenger allows
Inbox ads to capture attention and steer a prospect to interact with you.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning:
Instant communication, Multimedia sharing, Group discussions, Notification alerts,
Integration with Facebook features, Informal learning environment, Direct teacher-student
interaction

WhatsApp
Description:
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WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the Philippines, with more than 180 million
downloads. It’s available on multiple platforms and syncs seamlessly across devices for
simplified data backup and restoration. Its user-friendly interface, reliability, and emphasis
on privacy make it suitable for personal and professional communication. When you set up
a business account on WhatsApp, ensure you access customer engagement tools to give
convenient support and share brand updates with consumers. WhatsApp also lets you
market your business by sending tailored promotional messages to your target audience.
Additionally, you can create broadcasts and groups to promote your business or craft a
detailed catalog showing your products.
Pros in Science Teaching and Learning
Instant communication for quick clarification, Accessible learning anytime, anywhere,
Facilitates collaborative learning in groups, Supports sharing of diverse media formats,
Provides real-time updates on schedules and assignments, Enables personalized support
for students.

2. Online Collaboration Tools:

Online Collaborative Learning (OCL):
OCL is a powerful strategy that promotes active participation and interaction
among students in science classes. It involves using digital tools to facilitate
collaborative learning experiences. Research has shown that OCL positively impacts
student achievement and engagement in physical science1. Key benefits of OCL
include improved cooperation, interest, and participation.
Specific Online Tools for Science Teaching:
Kahoot!: An interactive educational tool that turns learning into a game. Students can
participate individually or compete against each other. It covers various science
topics, including biology and chemistry2.
Google Docs: Collaborative document editing allows students to work together on
research papers, lab reports, and group projects.
Padlet: An online bulletin board where students can share ideas, resources, and
multimedia content related to science topics.
Edpuzzle: Create interactive video lessons by embedding questions and quizzes
within science videos.
Wordwall. Enhances science teaching by providing interactive activities, engaging
students, enabling formative assessment, accommodating different learning styles,
facilitating visualization of concepts, and supporting remote learning.
Flipgrid: Encourage student discussions and reflections through short video
responses.
PhET simulations. Enhance science teaching and learning by providing interactive,
hands-on experiences that visualize abstract concepts, promote active engagement,
and cater to diverse learning needs.
Task Management Tools for Scientists:
Trello: Organize research tasks, experiments, and data analysis.
Asana: Collaborate on project management and track progress.
Slack: Real-time communication and file sharing for research teams.
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Full-Suite Solutions for Labs:
LabArchives: A digital lab notebook for recording experiments, observations, and
results.
Labster: Virtual labs with interactive simulations for various scientific disciplines.

3. Additional Tools:
Slido: Engaging presentations with audience interaction.
Prezi: Innovative and dynamic presentation software.
Wordclouds: Boost creativity in writing and storytelling.
Plot Generator: Spark creativity in narrative development.
Stellar: Create exciting online visual content.
Canva: Design graphics and visual materials.
ChatAI. ChatAI enhances science teaching through personalized explanations, 24/7
availability, interactive engagement, instant feedback, virtual lab assistance, and adaptive
learning paths, requiring accuracy and inclusivity for optimal implementation.