Assignment Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning
Read the directions in Blackboard on how to complete this sheet.
My name: Kristen Gayle
Name of the tool Twiddla Where to access https://www.twiddla.com/ this tool (web address) Brief instructions Students are able to collaborate at any time deemed necessary. This of how to use the website allows all users to mark on many different templates such as tool websites, documents, blank canvas, etc. This tool is also designed for any student, teacher, and faculty. Twiddla is a free website and does not require any form or account or registration. This is also a free tool that promotes collaboration and creativity. Ideas for how the Teachers or tutors are able to help with any homework or activity tool can be used problems when the student is not a school. in PK-12 Students who missed class can open the URL used in class to access any messages that occurred in class. Group work can take place anywhere not just at school. Lower level students are able to draw, sketch, create art, etc. and just have fun. When having issues with math problems Twiddla comes equip with a paper template, formulas, and shapes. Teachers can use audio call to personally guide students Students can review and study any given material together or alone.
Positives and POSITIVE
challenges of Promotes classroom interactions and student engagement. using the tool Wide variety of helpful tools Easy access User Friendly Only requires Internet, computer or mobile device Many editing tools for teaching or making corrections. NEGATIVES Students and teachers are not able to see each other’s desktops when on Twiddla Video chat is not available only audio. Live help is not accessible when experiencing technical problems. Emails only. Peer’s name: Asia Mason Name of the tool NowComment Where to access https://nowcomment.com/ this tool (web address) Brief instructions NowComment is a tool that can be used to begin a conversation about of how to use the recent reading assignments. Teachers are also able to use this tool to tool help her keep track of how many students comprehended what they read and how many students actually read the whole assignment. This allows students the opportunity to collaborate and also seek help when assignments have been missed. Ideas for how the Students would be assigned a short essay to read. In NowComment the TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment tool can be used teacher would put three to four students in a group and have them all in PK-12 read the short passage and work together to answers questions about the text given. Students would also be required to use this tool to highlight the answers in their assigned passage as well.
Upper level grades would be required to read a given passage and
respond to specific questions in a paragraph style question and answer. Typically student would be directed to complete at least 5-6 paragraphs. Students then would collaborate by editing each other’s papers. Positives and POSITIVIE challenges of Students are able to look back at the assigned passage and using the tool comment directly on a certain paragraph or chapter. Students are able to upload their own papers or documents allowing other students to revise/edit. For teachers, grading has become a bit easier by allowing educators to control when students can comment. Comments are all organized by last name. NEGATIVES This website does have some known bug issues. Peer’s name: Natasha Billups Name of the tool GooseChase Where to access GooseChase.com this tool (web address) Brief instructions This web 2.0 tool allows educators to create scavenger hunts to promote of how to use the student interaction and classroom engagement. This tool can be used by tool creating the game on the GooseChase website and adding a name, picture, and description to make it custom for specific users. Educators are able to determine how long the game will be and if there is a password to participate. Ideas for how the A quick activity that students can do would be having a scavenger hunt tool can be used to get familiar with the classroom environment. in PK-12 For upper level students should be broken up into groups to create their own scavenger hunts. Each group can take turns interacting and working together to complete each different groups hunt.
Younger students such as lower elementary level may have some
difficulty with the technology required to successfully complete the task. The teacher should make designated accommodations. Positives and POSITIVIE challenges of Promotes team building skills using the tool Encourages student interaction and classroom engagement. The only technology required would be internet and IPhone/Android A simple and creative concept. NEGATIVE Free version has limited options when dealing with the amount of groups and live games. Educators would need prior approval from school system before using this app/website. Limited access based on grade level due to cell phone use and IPad use.