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: Souad Knight

Name of the tool Trello
Where to access Http://www.trello.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1-Type in the URL: https://www.trello.com
of how to use the 2-Create an account by clicking on the sign up button at the top right.
tool 3-Create an account by entering the information needed, once logged in, then you can add a
team to the account by sending invitation if team members is not a Trello User.
4-Once logged in, students can create their profile by choosing a username, avatars,
different languages if the class is a foreign language, enter their biography…etc.
4-Once the profile is set up, students can create boards that can be made up of lists where
students can be engaged in discussions, share work, and discuss assignments and quizzes.
The lists also can be made of cards to keep track of everything in order. These cards can be
dragged across to fit the list desired to keep up with ones work and then organize them
accordingly.
5-After account is created and a team is added, students can collaborate.

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. You can have access to 1. No notification bar or icon
using the tool many boards to arrange when corrections are made
your topics 2. The click and drag can give
2. The ability for other users access to others to modify
to be engaged in the work work that may not need
and be able to revise, adds modification and students
comments, and share work. can drag it by error.
3. Creating a team with many 3. May not be suitable for
members is easy. young students.
4. Can be used as an
organizer.
5. Teachers can use this tool
to monitor their students
and their levels.
Together with *SOL 4.4 in Science: The student will investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and
your group life processes. Key concepts include a) the structures of typical plants and the function of
BRAINSTORM each structure; b) processes and structures involved with plant reproduction; c)
specific grade photosynthesis; and d) adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and respond to the
level/subject environment. Students can use Trello outside the classroom to help one another with plants
matter ideas for structure and reproductive via pictures they can upload if one needed help and also to
how the tool can discuss parts of the plant.
be used in PK-12. *SOL 7.7 Geometry: The student will compare and contrast the following quadrilaterals
Add as many based on properties: parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, and trapezoid. Students can
numbers as you upload any problem and share it with their classmates for better understanding if the
need to (e.g. 1-3 problem is done by someone that already knows how to solve. Then they can share.
if you have 3 *SOL 6.8 English (writing) The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
members in your capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a) Use a variety
group or 1-4 if of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence
you have 4). One
formation and paragraph structure. Students can use Trello boards for specific parts of
idea per peer.
You should do grammar, like one board just for verb conjugation, another for spelling, another for
this DURING your punctuation, and others for example sentence formation…etc. Here students can
conversation. collaborate, give feedback, and edit their peers work.
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PEER’S NAME: Omelia Jones

Name of the Mindomo
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to http://www.mindomo.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1.Type in the URL https://www.mindomo.com
instructions of 2.Click on the green box that says “Get Started”
how to use the 3.Choose the type of account you need (ex. select teacher)
tool (please 4.Fill in the information to create an account
number these) 5.Mindomo will then send to the email address you entered a
(Presenter confirmation link for you to select to activate your account
shares this 6.Click on the Mindomo logo at the top of screen to return to the
info) homepage
7.Log in
8.Click on the Create button at the top left
9.Select which type of map, diagram, or outline you want to use and
then click on Create at the bottom right of the box
10. Begin creating and organizing your thoughts with the brainstorm
map by clicking on the initial box to input your information
11. On the box there is a small triangle that you can click on to add
additional boxes for topics, subtopics, editing tools
12. All work is auto saved and automatically shares with the teacher

4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:

challenges of 1. Special Plans for a teacher and up 1. Free plan only allows 3 maps and
using the tool to 75 students and for the entire limited guests and tools
(Presenter school 2. Will be difficult to use for younger
shares this 2. Student accounts can be created students
info) without an email address 3. Work is shared to the teacher if it
3. Easy to use is finished or not and students may
4. Students can show their work as a not like having their unfinished
map, outline, or slide presentation product and/or mistakes revealed
and can add pictures, audio, before hand
videos, and comments

Together with 1) 4.5 The student will investigate and understand how plants and
your group animals, including humans, in an ecosystem interact with one another
BRAINSTORM and with the nonliving components in the ecosystem. Key concepts
specific grade include c) flow of energy through food webs.
level/subject 2) 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and
matter ideas for persuasion. Key concepts include b) use a variety of prewriting strategies
how the tool can including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas, c) organize
be used in PK-12. writing structure to fit mode or topic, and d) establish a central idea and
Add as many organization.
numbers as you 3) 3.11 The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen,
need to (e.g. 1-3 with emphasis on a) respecting and protecting the rights and property of
if you have 3 others, c) describing actions that can improve the school and
members in your community, and e) practicing honesty and trustworthiness.
group or 1-4 if
you have 4). One
idea per peer.
You should do
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
this DURING your
conversation.

PEER’S NAME: Megan Rosado

Name of the AWW: A Web Whiteboard
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to http://www.awwapp.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to website by typing www.awwapp.com in your search
instructions of bar
how to use the 2. On the pop up click on the green box that says start
tool (please drawing
number these) 3. To share click on the green box on the top that says
(Presenter invite and provide
shares this url to those who needs it
info) 4. Students may drag mouse cursor on white page to draw
the letters they
want or a picture
5. Depending on the task on hand students will need to
locate the task bar
on the left hand side (to type click on Aa, to erase click
on the block to
upload a picture click on the plus sign to upload)
6. Once finish select export board and chose pdf option
to download to
computer
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. You do not need to sign up 1. To save a board you must
using the tool 2. Multiple people can work register
(Presenter on the project at the same 2. When exporting a pdf a
shares this time using link provided watermark will be on the
info) 3. Students have the ability to document
chat with one another on 3. Everyone has the ability to
the site by utilizing the chat erase the content on the
box on the right side page
4. There is templates available
for use free of charge
Together with 1. 8th Grade Math
your group Measurement Focus: Problem Solving 8.6 The student will a)
BRAINSTORM verify by measuring and describe the relationships among
specific grade vertical angles, adjacent angles, supplementary angles, and
level/subject complementary angles; and
matter ideas for 2. 4th Grade Science
how the tool can Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change 4.7 The student will
be used in PK-12. investigate and understand the organization of the solar system.
Add as many Key concepts include a) the planets in the solar system; b) the
numbers as you order of the planets in the solar system; and c) the relative sizes
need to (e.g. 1-3 of the planets.
if you have 3
members in your 3. 9th Grade History
group or 1-4 if VUS.11 The student will apply social science skills to understand
you have 4). One World War II by a)analyzing the causes and events that led to
idea per peer. American involvement in the war, including the Japanese attack
You should do on Pearl Harbor and the American response;
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
this DURING your
conversation.

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