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: Garrett Tucker

Name of the tool Edmodo
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Where to access www.edmodo.com
this tool (web
address)
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Brief instructions 1. Open an internet browser
of how to use the 2. In the address bar type
tool (please www.edmodo.com
number these) 3. In the upper right-hand corner of the
(Presenter screen click on login
shares this 4. Enter your unique username and
info) password in the provided boxes
5. Once you have logged in, you will have
been automatically brought to you own
personal “wall” or home page.
6. On this page you can post your
responses to the prompts and also reply
to your fellow students’ comments on
your post. Your post can include
pictures, videos and sound along with
just standard text.
7. On the left side of the screen is the
different groups/classes you are a part
of. You can click on a class to view the
list of students for the class.
8. When you click a student’s profile you
are brought to their wall/page. Here you
can post your replies to there original
posts, ask them questions, and even
give them positive feedback.
9. Lastly you can go to the teachers’
wall/page and once you are there you
can ask questions, posts concerns or
comments, take part in polls, and
submit assignments.
10. When you are finished with Edmodo, be
sure to logout to make sure no others
use your account whether on accident
or on purpose.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Easy to manage (Teachers 1. Can cost money depending
using the tool are the admins of the on the features the
(Presenter students; they can lock school/teacher wants
shares this accounts or delete posts) 2. Can lead to students
info) 2. Allows students who are arguing/cyber bullying
shy to ask question 3. Requires a computer and
indirectly to the teacher or Internet access
other students
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3. Easier management of
assignments (keeps
assignments online, so no
lost papers or printer
problems
4. Allows students to easily
share their voice and
opinions with the entire
class and respond to as
many other students as
they please
Together with 1. In a 6th-8th grade English class, a teacher could post daily journal
your group prompts on her wall, then make the student post replies to the prompts
BRAINSTORM on their own walls and also make students reply to 3 or 4 others
specific grade students with positive feedback.
level/subject 2. In a 9th – 12th grade Physical Education class, a teacher could post an
matter ideas for assignment to make students show how they exercise outside the
how the tool can classroom. The students could reply to the assignment by posting a
be used in PK-12. photo of them playing at soccer practice or upload of video of them at a
Add as many swim meet, then write a few sentences explain how they exercise
numbers as you outside of school.
need to (e.g. 1-3 3. In a 6th to 8th grade Social Studies class, a teacher could upload a test
if you have 3 review and make the students compete the worksheet and submit it on
members in your the teacher’s wall.
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Amber Miller

Name of the VoiceThread
tool (Presenter
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Where to https://voicethread.com/
access this tool
(web address)
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Brief 1. Go to https://voicethread.com/
instructions of 2. Sign in or register in the top right corner
how to use the 3. Click on ‘Create’ (top left of page) to start creating or click on browse
tool (please (top left of page) to learn more about VoiceThread and see some
number these) examples of the different ways to use it
(Presenter 4. After clicking ‘create’ choose your source from the list of options – I.E.
shares this if you’d like to make a video introducing yourself to your class select
info) ‘webcam video’
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Great for student 1. Bandwidth can be a
using the tool presentations group or problem if an entire class is
(Presenter individual working at the same time
shares this 2. Perfect for conversational 2. You have to pay to access
info) practice – students who all of the options
aren’t comfortable joining in 3. Some students might feel
classroom discussions may uncomfortable in front of
feel at ease commenting on the camera or they have
a voice thread trouble finding a quiet place
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3. It’s safe - VoiceThread is to record their video or
protected by student- audio comments. BUT it
centered policies that isn't necessary to require
ensure a safe and audio or video, so I would
supportive environment be flexible and let students
It can be tailored to either restrict reply with text comments, if
or give more freedom and they prefer.
autonomy, as age and local school
policy dictates
Together with 1. Grade 2 SOL 2.6 for Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems
your group
BRAINSTORM The student will investigate and understand basic types, changes, and
specific grade patterns of weather. Key concepts include
level/subject a) identification of common storms and other weather
matter ideas for
how the tool can phenomena;
be used in PK-12. b) the uses and importance of measuring, recording, and
Add as many interpreting weather data; and
numbers as you c) the uses and importance of tracking weather data over time.
need to (e.g. 1-3 This can be met by students being assigned a specific weather concept to
if you have 3
members in your
illustrate and describe. Teacher will take photos of the illustrations and
group or 1-4 if combine the illustrations to make a VoiceThread presentation. Students can
you have 4). One describe their photo using their own voice and everyone will comment on
idea per peer. their classmate’s work.
You should do
this DURING your
2. Grade 2 SOL 3.11 For Social Studies
conversation.
The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen, with emphasis
on
a) respecting and protecting the rights and property of others;
b) taking part in the voting process when making classroom
decisions;
c) describing actions that can improve the school and community;
d) demonstrating self-discipline and self-reliance;
e) practicing honesty and trustworthiness; and
f) describing the purpose of rules.
Students will be assigned to take or draw a picture of themselves being a 
good citizen in their community.  We will make a presentation with the 
pictures and each student will add their voice to describe what they are 
doing in their picture.  We will comment on our classmate’s work.

3. Grade 5 SOL Science Living Systems
5.5 The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of
one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a
vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its
environment. Key concepts include
a) basic cell structures and functions;
b) classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body
structures, and behavior of the organism; and
c) traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment.
Teacher will upload a lecture presentation with questions for students to review 
prior to the in class lesson.  Students will have to actively participate by answering 
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the questions as they view the presentation and commenting.

PEER’S NAME: Zach Evans

Name of the Google docs
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://www.google.com/docs/about/
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to https://www.google.com/docs/about/
instructions of 2. Log in using a google email
how to use the 3. Share Document with group members via email (click share at
tool (please the top right of the screen)
number these) It’s a blank document your colleagues can all work on together to
(Presenter complete whatever assignment is presented.
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Accessible 1. Converting to Google doc to
using the tool 2. Easy to learn word document can be a
(Presenter 3. Free pain.
shares this 4. Easy to share 2. Some sights (like
info) blackboard) make you
convert to a word doc to
submit assignments
3. You usually need to use a
separate chatting app if not
in person.

Together with 1. writing a paper in 12th grade, it would be an easy way to have peer
your group review it and add notes and corrections.
BRAINSTORM 2. writing a paper in 12th grade, its an easy way for the teacher to collect
specific grade papers add notes and share back and forth with the students on one
level/subject platform.
matter ideas for 3. In any instance Word would be used Google docs could replace it.
how the tool can 4. Teachers have the opportunity to check student progress and make
be used in PK-12. sure students are following the guidelines. They can provide feedback in
Add as many the
numbers as you 5. for teams that are developing an essay or a presentation.
need to (e.g. 1-3 6. A team of students can create a spreadsheet which includes
if you have 3 assignment details and deadlines. All the team members update the
members in your spreadsheet which allows students to see who is getting their work done
group or 1-4 if on time and who is falling behind.
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.