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

Date or Meeting
Present at Meeting (Technology Name) Meeting
Group Meeting
Mandy Duff, Zoom 02/27/2021 @6pm 1 hour
Info:
Madison Pierce,
Tiana Terry

MY NAME: Muranda (Mandy) Duff

Name of the Kidblog
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative
(Presenter shares Kidblog is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to creatively write
this info)
stories and blogs that they can share with each other, with classrooms within
the school or with children around the world.

Where to access this https://kidblog.org/home/

tool (web address)
(Presenter shares The site offers a free 30-day trial period. Individual teachers fee is $54 a
this info) year, and they offer district discounts if purchasing for an entire school.
Mobile application Use Google Apps, Microsoft 365, Clever Instant Login, or ClassLink
info (Presenter OneRoster to access your Kidblog account. No new passwords to manage.
shares this info)
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Watch Tutorials on how to navigate site.
Give brief 2. Sign up and Create Classroom.
instructions on how 3. Invite students to join.
to use the tool (please 4. Create new assignments/share with students.
number these) 5. Respond accordingly to student posts and blogs.
(Presenter shares
this info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Can control private/public access 1. Needs to be monitored daily.
the tool (Presenter of students work. 2. Can be overwhelming at first.
shares this info) 2. Can be accessed through many 3.
different platforms. (Google Apps,
Microsoft, and Youtube)
3. Can provide instant feedback of
students work.
4. Universal through all age groups.

Together with your 1. In grades 3-6 students can collaborate and create stories together in specific studies such
group as math and science.
BRAINSTORM 2. In 12th grade students can use tool to have other students proofread and critique their
specific grade papers before turning in for final grade.
level/subject matter 3. In 2nd grade students could use as a writing assignment for a) a writing i=of what they
ideas for how the tool saw, b) a writing that connected with another student around what they learned, and c) a
can be used in PK-12. writing on what they can celebrate about what they learned today.

Peer Name Tiana Terry

Name of the Class Dojo
collaborative tool
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative
(Presenter shares
this info)
Class Dojo is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to
connect with their teachers and share material with classmates and other
school
staff together, each from their own computer.
Where to access this https://www.classdojo.com/
tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application
info (Presenter Name: Class Doja
shares this info) Price: Free
App Store
Teacher to Teacher: 1. Visit https://www.classdojo.com/ and sign up as a teacher
Give brief 2. Have your students and parents sign up
instructions on how 3. Add students and parents to your classroom
to use the tool (please 4. Share material to your classroom to be visible
number these)
(Presenter shares
this info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of using 1. Interacts with students (and 1. May not be suitable for all grade
the tool (Presenter parents) levels (kindergarten may need
shares this info) 2. Share content help)
3. Add students to your classroom 2. No search tool
along with classroom information 3. Students can not send a direct
4. Students will not only be able to private message to teacher (only
see teacher content but also school parents)
content

Together with your

group 1. Students in K-12 could use Class Dojo to collaborative on material and share feedback
BRAINSTORM for any subject.
specific grade 2. In 6-12 grade classes, Class Dojo can be used to share with peer their projects, portfolios,
level/subject matter etc.
ideas for how the tool 3. Class Dojo can be used as a communication tool for all grade levels (school delays,
can be used in PK-12. reminders, important announcements).

Peer Name Madison Pierce

Name of the Parlay
collaborative tool
(Presenter shares
this info)
How the tool is
collaborative Parlay is a collaborative web tool because it allows kids to have live verbal
(Presenter shares discussions together, each from their own compute
this info)
Where to access this https://parlayideas.com/how-it-works/
tool (web address)
(Presenter shares
this info)
Mobile application
info (Presenter Parlay does not have a mobile app but the app Edmodo available in
shares this info) the IOS app store has similar communication tegies however the
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
roundtable aspect is not available.
Teacher to Teacher: Parlay allows teachers to conduct live verbal discussions online.
Give brief 1. Before starting a discussion a prompt needs to be created. There a many premade
instructions on how prompts to choose from or you can form your own.
to use the tool (please 2. Students are invited to join the discussion by email or google classroom.
number these) 3.When using Parlay you can provide guided questions for the students to discuss and
(Presenter shares show the assessment criteria. It is also beneficial to provide group goals such as (every
this info) student will speak a certain number of times and how long the discussion will go on.)
4.After writing the criteria and goals the button “Invite Students” will allow students to
begin the discussion.
5.Before sharing students have the ability to jot down ideas. When ready to speak the
student will “Tap In” which means that they will begin sharing their views.
6.There is also an option for students to press the “challenge button”. The student then
selects the person who said something they did not agree with.
7. Students can also vote on students they would enjoy hearing from so the student will feel
encouraged to share.
8. While overseeing the discussion the teacher has the ability to nudge students who haven’t
spoken yet or who seem to not be paying attention to the discussion.
9. The teachers can also provide the students with polls to help the students keep the
conversation going and on track.
10. Teachers also have the ability to click any student and write private quotes about how
the student is participating in the discussion. Points can be given for critical thinking,
collaboration, and communication.
11. Teachers can also tap in to ask students a new question to direct the students in a new
direction.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of using 1. Parlay gives teachers the ability to 1. This Web 2.0 tool is really only
the tool (Presenter reflect on engagement analytics to able to be used by grades 3 and up.
shares this info) see which students are And still might be difficult for the
participating and which students younger students to use.
are not. 2. Parlay is not available in any app
2. Teachers also have the ability to store which limits its accessibility
give students private feedback for all students.
during the discussion 3. Some students may not participate
3. Parlay can be used in the during the discussion and it will be
classroom and outside of the difficult for the teacher to evaluate
classroom. the student’s understanding.
4. Responses that the teacher views
as excellent can be highlighted for
all students to see.

Together with your

group 1. In a 5th-grade classroom, students could use Parlay to have a Live roundtable Socratic
BRAINSTORM seminar about the book The Lorax.
specific grade 2. In a 10th-grade history class, students could use Parlay to have a Live roundtable
level/subject matter conversation about 20th-century history.
ideas for how the tool 3. In a 12th-grade English class, students can use Parlay to have an online roundtable
can be used in PK-12. conversation to discuss the topic “The power of Language and Code-Switching”.