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Some advantages of using the tool
1. Concept board
https://conceptboard.com/tour/
Conceptboard is a web 2.0 website that allows students and teachers to collaborate on
projects digitally. After creating an account, you are able to have multiple whiteboards for
different projects. Each project can be broken down into specific tasks for each group
member. Also, it has a live chat feature.
This tool can be used by educators to facilitate group projects. Teacher would be able to
track students progress on a certain task and also chime in to provide feedback if
needed.
Students can use this tool to better understand the information that they are presented
with. They can also collaborate with other classmates, furthering the learning
experience. In addition, it gives the students the flexibility to have there class projects
accessible where internet is available.
One major advantage of conceptboard is the instant virtual communication that it allows.
All members of a group project can see edits made in real time.
2. Poll Everywhere
https://www.polleverywhere.com/how-it-works
Poll everywhere is a web 2.0 tool that allows an individual to create a questions for a
poll, ask the questions and review the data. The presentation of the poll as well as the
questions are customizable. In addition, there is a unique code/ link for people to sign up
with the class poll.The charted data also updates in real time.
This is an excellent tool for teachers to use when lecturing. It allows them to see what
material they made need to go in depth in and also give every students an opportunity to
answer questions. Teachers are able to download the results to review them and save
them to observe class progress.
Students can use this web 2.0 tool as a great way to review for tests. They are able to
see what they already know and also see what questions/material that they could focus
more on.
An advantage of using this tool is that everyone in the class has the ability to answer
questions during presentations. It also gives students and teacher a view of what to
study of focus on in class , thus maximizing class time.
3. Monday
https://monday.com/product/
Monday.com is a tool to help group projects have equal distribution of the workload. It
displays the specific project , who is in charge of what part of the project, the status of
completion and the deadline.
Teachers can use this tool to keep track of updating grades and also to facilitate group
projects. You can grade each student individually in group projects. It also helps track
progress of group projects.
Students can use this tools to help break down large tasks into smaller ones. It also
helps students to collaborate and plan their projects.
This tool is a great tool for collaboration. It also helps students and teachers not be
overwhelmed with large projects.
4.Storybird Studio
https://storybird.com/educators/
Storybird is a great language arts tool to help motivate students to read. This web 2.0
tool gives individuals the ability to add graphics to storytelling to eliminate the blank
page.The skills that this app emphasizes basic common core standards and is a way to
improve student literacy.
This helps teachers to add a unique way encourage students to read. It gives students a
different way to listen and read along to stories.
Students can use this tool to help better understand stories and texts that may be
presented in class.
Storybird is a great way to add a unique touch to language arts instruction.
5.Boomwriter
https://www.boomwriter.com/home
Boomwriter is a web 2.0 tool that can be used for any subject to help students with
writing and composition skills. Student scan write stories based on the instructions that
teachers provide and also have the opportunity to vote on their peers work.
For teachers , this is a great alternative and interesting way to help students improve
their creative writing skills. It also helps with vocabulary building skills. It is a great way to
also include peer review in writing activities.
Students would benefit from this tool because it is a n interesting way to write. It also
gives them an opportunity to read to read and elaborate on their classmates work.
This tool is a great and fun way to help improve language arts skills of students.