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: Brittney Janzen

Name of the tool Twiddal
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access https://www.twiddla.com/
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1) Go to https://www.twiddla.com/
of how to use the 2) Create Whiteboard
tool (please 3) Invite Guests
number these)
(Presenter 4) Add drawing, Clipart, Documents, Wed pages and Text.
shares this Save Image
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Easy to use 1. Not Completely Private
using the tool 2. Collaborative online 2. Slow and Outdated
(Presenter
shares this whiteboard
info) 3. Easily add an image, web page,
or document as a background
to markup.
4. Color palette tool, pen width
tool, a shapes tool, and text can
be inserted.
5. Chat Option available to other
students
Together with 1. Work well with PK – 2nd Grade
your group 2. Math for patterns, grouping, and one to one correspondence.
BRAINSTORM 3. Literacy for retelling or making a class book.
specific grade
level/subject 4. Make their own art work and develop Fine Motor Skills.
matter ideas for 5. Working on a group poster or class book
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: Alyssa

Name of the Google Presentation (Google Docs)
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?tgif=d
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1.Type in the web address: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?tgif=d
instructions of 2. In the left- hand corner, there are 3 lines, click it and select slides which is the
how to use the third one down.
tool (please 3. Select the blank powerpoint presentation.
number these) 4. Once that opens up, in the right- hand corner, you will see the share button, click
(Presenter on that.
shares this 5. Type in the names of the people in your group (teacher will assign groups in
info) class) this will give them access to view your work ( teacher will go over in class
and have a sample presentation to help guide the students)
6. After the students type in the names of their peers, click on the button with the
pencil and the drop-down arrow.
7. Select the second choice, CAN COMMENT, so your peers can read and leave
any comments on your work.
8. After this is done, other groups will be able to view your presentation and leave
comments about your group’s assignment.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Allows student to collaborate 1. Students would need access to
using the tool with other students because a computer or laptop device.
(Presenter they can share their 2. Students will need to find time
shares this presentation. to work outside of the
info) 2. Google Presentation saves all classroom with their group
work automatically. members.
3. You can choose who can view 3. Some of the tools to insert
your Google Doc and who can images and page numbers are
edit it. a little difficult than normal
4. Google Presentation allows PowerPoint.
students to comment in real
time on the work of other
students.
5. You can access it anywhere.

Together with 1) LS.2 Life Science: The student will investigate and understand that all living
your group things are composed of cells. Key concepts include a) cell structure and
BRAINSTORM organelles; b) similarities and differences between plant and animal cells; c)
specific grade development of cell theory; and d) cell division. The teacher will assign groups to
level/subject the students and in that group, they will have to create a google presentation
matter ideas for about the cell theory and the difference between plant and animal cells.
how the tool can Students will be required to leave comments on other groups presentation
be used in PK-12. and ask them questions about their presentations.
Add as many 2) 7.4 English: Students will identify and analyze figurative language. Each group
numbers as you will be given a different type of literary device (i.e. metaphor, simile,
need to (e.g. 1-3 personification, etc.) and they will have to create a google presentation
if you have 3 presenting their literary device (using pictures and sentences, Be Creative)
members in your and the other groups will have to comment and answer what type of
group or 1-4 if figurative language each group is using.
you have 4). One 3) USI.5 History: The student will apply social science skills to understand the
idea per peer. factors that shaped colonial America by describing colonial life in America from the
You should do perspectives of large landowners, farmers, artisans, merchants, women, free
this DURING your African Americans, indentured servants, and enslaved African Americans. For this
conversation. assignment, each group will be given a different person (landowner,
merchant, women, etc.) and in that group, they will have to create a google
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
presentation about the different factors that shaped colonial life for their
group of people. Each group will have to comment on another groups about
what they learned from their presentation.

PEER’S NAME: Vanessa

Name of the Voice Thread
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://voicethread.com/
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1)Sign in
instructions of 2)Create
how to use the 3) Add Media
tool (please 4) Add Comments (Text, Video, Recording)
number these) 5) Share
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positive: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Monitor Comments. 1. Cost Many
using the tool 2. Ongoing Instruction 2. Outdated Appearance
(Presenter 3. Develop Communication 3. Not an App
shares this skills and Critical Thinking
info) Skills
4. Easy for Teachers to use.
Together with 1. Political/ History for Highschool. This would help kids open about
your group their opinions without worrying about being embarrassed.
BRAINSTORM 2. Math 3rd and up. Working on group projects for collaboration.
specific grade Working on a prompt on a specific question.
level/subject 3. Art and have interpretations from different students. What is the
matter ideas for artist thing and want to express?
how the tool can 4. Physiology
be used in PK-12. 5. English
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.