TLED 430 Spring 2018

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative Learning

MY NAME Otilia Segura

Name of the tool Lucidchart
Where to access https://www.lucidchart.com/
Brief instructions of 1. Access the tool at www.lucidchart.com
how to use the tool 2. Create a free individual account or log in with a Google email
3. Pick a pre-made template
- Click and edit pre-made templates to add text and to rearrange objects
4. Or create a personalized template
- Click and position shapes and lines
- Click on shapes to add text
5. Click on the “Share” button to send a collaborative link to others
- The link can be sent to emails, other users, or groups
6. Click on the “Chat” button to communicate in real time with others
7. Click on “Comment” to add a comment that will stay posted until resolved
8. Click File – Save As to save to your account
*Other available options include: Publish, Add to Social Media, Download, or
Print
SOL/Grade/Content Fifth Grade Reading 5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension
Ideas for how the of nonfiction texts by j) identifying, comparing, and contrasting relationships and
tool can be used in by k) identifying new information gained from reading.
PK-12
The students will be paired in order to complete the assignment using the online
tool. Each pair will read two bibliographies together, one about George
Washington and one about Abraham Lincoln. The students will work together, but
on their individual Chromebooks, to fill out a 2-circle Venn diagram using the
online tool. One student will select the diagram under Education Templates and
share the link with the other student. They will need to add a title, headings, and
fill in the circles using bullet points to complete the assignment.

Life Science LS.8 The student will investigate and understand interactions among
populations in a biological community. Key concepts include: a) the relationships
among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs; b) the relationship
between predators and prey; c) competition and cooperation; d) symbiotic
relationships.

In small groups, students will work together to create a detailed food web by
creating one with the online tool. One group member will create a new document
and send the link to the other members. Each group will need to illustrate at least
three three-linked food chains, two four-linked food chains, one five-linked food
chain, and two symbiotic relationships using texts and pictures.

United States History to 1865 USI.1 The student will demonstrate skills for
historical and geographical analysis and responsible citizenship, including the
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ability to c) sequence events in United States history from pre-Columbian times to

1865.

For a final project, the students will be divided into small groups to create a
timeline illustrating all the events covered in class. One student will create a new
document or use and edit the timeline available in the Education Templates and
share the link to the other students in the group. All students in the group will
work together to add as much details to each event as possible making certain that
dates and names are accurate.
Positives and The Positives:
challenges of using  There is a vast variety of pre-made templates that can be edit and used.
the tool  The tool is available as an app for both iOS and Google devices.
 Work/changes are automatically saved as you work, and there is access to
revision history.
 It offers the ability to integrate from various tools such as Microsoft and Google
tools. *There is even the capability to do a Google Hangout while working on
the document.
 No advertisements!
 It allows access to search for images to use direct from the web or use built in
icons.

The Challenges:
 Chat discussions will not be saved once the chat is closed, but comments will
stay posted until resolved.
 When a document or template is chosen/opened it is automatically saved to the
account, so if you are clicking to see the template as a document and choose not
to use it you will have to manually delete it from your account. This could be
annoying and time consuming if you want to view many, like I did for this
assignment.
 There is limited amount of storage for a “free” user, but if you have an .edu
email, you get more storage, or you can choose to purchase a monthly plan.
 Payment is required to access all features; however, I believe the payment option
would be more relevant towards businesses.

PEER 1’S NAME Jasmine Clanton

Name of the tool Flask
Where to access http://.flask.io
Brief instructions of 1. Access the tool at http://.flask.io
how to use the tool 2. Click on “Create a To-Do List”
3. Add an item
- Repeat until you have completed your list
4. Save the list
- Must use an email and password to save
5. Copy the web link generated for your list
6. Send link via email to share
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Note:
 The teacher will create a login for the entire class to use.
 The teacher can edit tasks, color code, and set due dates for each list.
SOL/Grade/Content Virginia and United States History VUS.7 The student will demonstrate
Ideas for how the knowledge of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era and their importance as major
tool can be used in turning points in American history by a) evaluating the multiple causes of the
PK-12 Civil War, including the role of the institution of slavery as a principal cause of the
conflict.

The students will be divided into groups and research why the civil war began.
Each group will work together to create a list of events leading to the civil war.

Fifth Grade Science 5.7 The student will investigate and understand how Earth’s
surface is constantly changing. Key concepts include a) identification of rock
types; b) the rock cycle and how transformations between rocks occur.

Students will work in groups, and each group will be assigned a certain type of
rock to identify. Each group will then work together to create a sequenced list
about how the rock cycle works making certain to highlight where their specific
rock fits into the cycle.

Third Grade Writing 3.10 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling; and a) use complete sentences.

The entire class will work together to construct a story. Each student will add a
complete sentence to the list continuing the story from the last student’s
submission.
Positives and The Positives:
challenges of using  It is easy to use.
the tool  It is free.
 It is a great tool for organizing.
 It allows multiple students to edit the same list.

The Challenges:
 It seems to be more beneficial for older students.
 It is not memorable.
 The list is not automatically updated when changes are made, so you must
remember to save before sharing the updated version of the list.

PEER 2’S NAME Shannon Johnson

Name of the tool Twiducate
Where to access https://www.livelingua.com/twiducate/
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Brief instructions of 1. Access the tool at www.livelingua.com/twiducate/

how to use the tool 2. Sign up and fill out boxes
- The site asks for personal information
3. Submit the completed form
4. Create a class
5. Add each individual student’s name
- A login ID and password is created for each individual student

Note:
 Students will login using their pre-made login and password
 The Students will type in the available text box and click publish post to share
their thoughts to the entire class or groups
 Students can edit posts and comment on other posts
SOL/Grade/Content Third Grade Science 3.5 The student will investigate and understand
Ideas for how the relationships among organisms in aquatic and terrestrial food chains. Key concepts
tool can be used in include a) producer, consumer, decomposer; b) herbivore, carnivore, omnivore;
PK-12 and c) predator and prey.

The students will be divided into groups and assigned a topic animal. They will
work together to categorize their animal and describe where it fits on a food chain.
They will post their findings using the online tool.

Third Grade Science 3.6 The student will investigate and understand that
ecosystems support a diversity of plants and animals that share limited resources.
Key concepts include a) aquatic ecosystems; and b) terrestrial ecosystems.

Students will be divided into groups and will be assigned a particular ecosystem.
They will be expected to post about the qualities of their ecosystem.

Third Grade Math 3.1 The student will a) read and write six-digit numerals and
identify the place value and value of each digit.

Groups of students will be given different word problems, and they will have to
determine the place values of the numbers presented in the problem. They will
post their ideas and solutions to the word problems.
Positives and The Positives:
challenges of using  The teacher creates the student accounts just be adding names to the class.
the tool  It is easy and free to use.
 The teacher has the ability to send reminders and add important dates.
 The teacher can group the students beforehand.

The Challenges:
 Files cannot be imported from a computer.
 The version of the tool is not consistent.
 Sometimes posts are missing/lost.