TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative

Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Itaujua Richardson
Name of the tool Padlet
Where to access this Padlet.com
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of First you create a profile then choose a background, title your board. Click the add button
how to use the tool to add and organize ideas, attachments, pictures onto your board. Share and modify share
settings to collaborate.
Ideas for how the Students working in groups could use this tool to add ideas and categorize the ideas in one
tool can be used in place that all students can have access to.
PK-12
Individual Students can use to organize ideas for a paper or project.

Positives and Advantages:

challenges of using
MLCDVB the tool 1. There are different layouts that allow you to have a variety of ways content can
be displayed depending on the tasks.
2. Each note you add has a title which is good for labeling the ideas and other
students can easily find the area they are looking for.
3. Good for brainstorming
4. Padlet is fairly easy to use.

Disadvantages:
1. Very brief overview/ no direction on how to use so you have to play around with
it a little but it is still fairly easy to understand.
2. Little to no creativity or ways to be creative.
3. Not the best tool for younger students
Stella OBrien
Name of the tool Coggle
Where to access this https://coggle.it/
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of Coggle, which is an online mind-mapping tool, will be used to share information and
how to use the tool presentations, illustrate application problems, brainstorm ideas and review quizzes and/or
exams. The teacher creates an account and shares it with her students and their parents
by inviting them to join via email.

Ideas for how the Grades PK-3

tool can be used in In the classroom, the teacher can use items in the mind-map that can be
PK-12
positioned spatially and formatted for size and color to help students with
memory and recall. For example: -

word associations,
letter recognition,
timelines
processes
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Grades 4-5
The teacher can assign group work for students to do at home via mind mapping
In the classroom, the teacher can use mind-mapping to
Review SOL objectives
Teach Basic Math problems step by step
Teach other concepts by starting with a central idea and having the
students assist in branching out

Grades 6-12
Collaboration amongst groups of students to create presentations on topics
assigned by the teacher can be done either in the Computer Lab or at home
Students can review and study concepts to prepare for exams and/or quizzes
In the classroom, the teacher can: -
Present more complex Math problems and solve them step by step
(Coggle offers support for Math formulas)
Teach other concepts by starting with a central idea and having the
students assist in branching out
Have students brainstorm specific plans and/or ideas

Other
Teachers can monitor students working in real time
Parents with access can also monitor their children working in real time
Teachers can invite other teachers to join Coggle and can plan and prepare
lessons together

Positives and
challenges of using Pros
the tool It works in the browser so there is nothing to download or install. It uses drag-
and-drop technology, supports all major browsers and can be used
anywhere that has internet access.
It is simple to use and can be easily shared with an unlimited amount of
people
Changes made will immediately show up on the diagram
It accepts all types of information, such as multi-line text, image that is
resizable, link to files in Google Drive, and math formulas.
Collaboration amongst users can be done in real time therefore allowing
users to discuss any concerns, etc.
Multiple users can add or edit branches on the same diagram at the same
time.
It keeps a history of changes and shows which user changed what detail
when.
Offers support for PDF, XML, PNG and text files

Cons
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The software is not entirely free: though small, there are monthly fees for
access to full content
Not everyone has access to the internet
It might not be suitable for younger children to use
Too many branches may be confusing and difficult to follow and/or
understand
Limited customization options restrict font colors, font styles, and shapes

Name of the tool

Where to access this
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of
how to use the tool
Ideas for how the
tool can be used in
PK-12
Positives and
challenges of using
the tool
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References
Major, E. (2016, September). Coggle. Retrieved from Common sense education:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/coggle

Zukerman, E. (2013, April 24). Colloborate in real time with cross platform mindmapping coggle.
Retrieved from PCWorld: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2035753/collaborate-in-real-time-
with-cross-platform-mindmapper-coggle.html