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: Adam Smith

Name of the tool Synth
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access www.gosynth.com
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. Create an account in www.gosynth.com which is free to use.
of how to use the 2. Once you have created an account and logged in you will be
tool (please taken through a small walkthrough.
number these) 3. After the walkthrough you will be asked to add your voice to the
(Presenter main sites podcast.
shares this 4. This will be your first experience using the web tool.
info) 5. When you are ready to create your own podcast you will notice a
reddish orange plus sign at the bottom right of the screen.
6. After you have clicked this plus sign you will see a start button in
the middle of the screen. Press this to begin recording your voice.
7. After you have completed recording your voice you can then click
the upload audio button and share your podcast.
8. At the top of the screen there is an Explore option where you can
find previously shared podcast.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Great for kids that do not 1. Unsure if teachers can
using the tool want to talk in class monitor what a student
(Presenter 2. Free to sign up inputs in the podcast.
shares this 3. Adaptable 2. Students could miss the
info) 4. Creation of a Podcast topic question and go off
topic.
3. Podcast are only 256
seconds long

Together with 1. The teacher could use this to pose a question about a current health
your group subject they are covering in class and have the students add to the
BRAINSTORM dialog. After the podcast is finished the teacher has an actual account of
specific grade student’s answers. This can be shared so that their peers can hear how
level/subject they have responded. Peer influence can be strong. (HEALTH SOL 9.2.j)
matter ideas for 2. The teacher asking a question about a passage read in English class
how the tool can and have Seventh grade students answer it. The students can also
be used in PK-12. comment on each others’ opinions (SOL English 7.1.a and 7.1.c).
Add as many 3. The students could each give examples of how the economy is
numbers as you impacted by globalization and/or technology in a few sentences for the
need to (e.g. 1-3 rest of the class to hear in the finished recording (SOL CE 14.d)
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Raven

Name of the Mural
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to www.mural.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to www. Mural.com
instructions of 2. Click the pink “Try Free for 30 Days” icon to sign up.
how to use the 3. Enter your email and to create a password.
tool (please 4. Confirmation email will be sent
number these) 5. Create the name of your project and invite others to join.
(Presenter 6. Choose what type of project you want
shares this 7. There will be different templates that you can choose
info) 8. After you select the type of template you want to use, click the
pink “Create Mural” button at the bottom of the page.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Introductory video on home 1. Only free for the first 30
using the tool page days
(Presenter 2. The person with the 2. Seems a little difficult even
shares this account can invite other for a second grader
info) people through email 3. More of its advertisement
3. Each template gives a brief towards businesses
explanation on what type of
project it would be good to
use it for
4. Great for organization
Together with 1. Grade 9 students can use the Mind Maps template to organize ideas
your group and structure a presentation based on a story read in English class (SOL
BRAINSTORM English 9.1.b)
specific grade
level/subject 2. Ideas in the storyboard option for a first-grade class learning how to
matter ideas for demonstrate ways to express emotions appropriately (HEALTH SOL 1.3.l.)
how the tool can
be used in PK-12. 3. Use the different templates to create a timeline for the Civil War and
Add as many even create a mind map of the significance, or impact, of key leaders
numbers as you and events of the Civil War to help form connections (SOL VUS 7.a-e)
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Andrea

Name of the Twiddla
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to www.twiddla.com
access this tool
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1.Go to the website
instructions of 2. Click “Start A New Whiteboard”
how to use the 3. Send the shareable link to your group
tool (please 4. Use the whiteboard as you would a real white board to share ideas
number these) -play with the different marking and erasing settings
(Presenter 5. Browse websites together by clicking webpage
shares this 6. Use the etherpad to work on a Microsoft word-like document at the
info) same time
-play with the different settings for text and alignment
7. Use document to browse saved work on your computer to share with
group
8. Use image to browse saved images on your computer to share with
the group
9. Start a chat in the right-hand side and can change your chat name
10. With paid versions you can use audio to chat live and can create a
profile
11. Click on images and drag them up or use the undo button to delete
easily

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Task bar is similar to Word 1. No audio communication
using the tool 2. A 30 day free trial without a profile
(Presenter 3. Everyone can use the page 2. Cannot save the items
shares this at the same time without creating a profile
info) 4. Most features are available 3. Slow to react

Together with 1. Students could bring up a blank map of the United States then fill out
your group major geographical locations like states and cities using the drawing
BRAINSTORM feature to study together (SOL WG.5.a)
specific grade
level/subject 2. Students working together in an Algebra I class to answer homework
matter ideas for questions or creating equations about polynomials (SOL Algebra I A.2.b).
how the tool can
be used in PK-12. 3. The teacher can use the whiteboard function to allow students to
Add as many collaborate on making short term and long term health and fitness
numbers as you SMART goals. (HEALTH SOL 8.2.j.)
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3
members in your
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
this DURING your
conversation.

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