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: PJ Davis
Name of the tool Twiddla

Where to access this https://www.twiddla.com

tool (web address)

Brief instructions of 1.Type in twiddle.com in your address bar

how to use the tool 2. Click on the sign up button in the upper right hand corner of the screen
(please number these) 3. Provide an email, username, and password for your account.
4. Accept the confirmation email.
5. Log into your Twiddla account.
6. Began drawing on your white board.

3 SOL/Grade/Content 1. 1.12 The student will print legibly

Ideas for how the tool A. Students can practice printing their letters
can be used in PK-12 2. 1.13 The student will write to communicate ideas for a variety of purposes.
A. They can brainstorm on the virtual whiteboard
3. 1.14 The student will use available technology for reading and writing.
A. Twiddla is an easy and safe way to explore new technology.

4 Positives and 3 Positives

challenges of using • Can upload images and documents that can be edited on the whiteboard
the tool • Can easily add math formulas
• Can easily add members to your group by sharing the link
• Can save a snapshot of your whiteboard
Negatives
• Cannot edit snapshot once you save it
• Cannot make corrections to peers work in text format
• Cannot access full product unless you pay for full version.

PEER 1’S NAME: Zachary Olliges

Name of the tool Dropbox
Where to access this dropbox.com
tool (web address)

Brief instructions of 1. Create a dropbox account and link it to your email

how to use the tool 2. You add files by browsing your computer for documents, images, and other media files
(please number these) and moving them to your dropbox folder.
3. To share your files, hover your mouse over the file(s) you want to share and hit share
when it appears.
4. You can then share the provided link.
5. You can also backup files on your phone by downloading the dropbox app.
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3 SOL/Grade/Content 1. SOL 12.1 The student can work on a script for an oral presetation and have peers read it
Ideas for how the tool and edit it.
can be used in PK-12 2. SOL 12.4 The Students can work as a class to create a study guide for British literary
forms, works, and eras to study for a test.
3. SOL 12.8 Dropbox can be used as a place to compile research for a research paper

4 Positives and 3 Positives

challenges of using • Dropbox automatically backs up your files as long as they are synced to your email
the tool • Dropbox is easy to use
• Dropbox is free
• Dropbox has a phone app
Negatives
• It costs to upgrade for more storage space
• You have to remember your log in information in order to access your files.
• The privacy and sharing options may be overwhelming to new users.

PEER 2’S NAME: Elizabeth Thompson

Name of the tool Google Docs

Where to access this http://docs.google.com

tool (web address)

Brief instructions of 1. Open web browser

how to use the tool 2. Type docs.google.com
(please number these) 3. Click on the three lines in the top left corner to start a new document, powerpoint, or
spread sheet.

3 SOL/Grade/Content 1. 3.4 b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms

Ideas for how the tool a. Students can use Google Slides or Google Docs to compare their findings of
can be used in PK-12 synonyms or antonyms
2. 3.10 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
a. Students are able to use Google Docs to see the different type of grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling issues they might come across during
their classwork or SOL.
3. 3.12 The student will use available technology for reading and writing.
a. Students can read short stories off Google Docs, and are able to use tools to
highlight, bold, or underline important sections or answers for questions.

4 Positives and 3 Positives

challenges of using • Students can continue their work outside of school
the tool • Google Docs saves automatically
• Doesn’t automatically correct grammar, but shows where potential errors may be.
• Students can work in groups regardless of location
Negatives
• You need a computer with wifi to access Google Docs
• Sharing options need to be turned on in order to work collaboratively with others
• Students are able to alter others work which can be malicious at times.
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Assignment

DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE, YOU CAN ADD OR REMOVE PEER SECTIONS AS NEEDED.