TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Kelly Lane

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My name: Kelly Lane

Name of the tool Popplet
Where to access www.popplet.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Type in the website.
of how to use the Click on try it out or create a login to use.
tool To create a popple, double-click anywhere on the screen.
Fill in your name at the top of the popple.
Write in your information inside the popple.
Double-click again somewhere random and do the same thing.
To connect the popple, click on the small circles on the outside of each
popple.
Create as many popples as needed to create your map/organizer tool!
Students can go online at one time to add in information.
Ideas for how the 3rd Grade: You could use this tool when they are learning phonetics. The
tool can be used teacher can go it and create a base map with all of the phonetic vowel
in PK-12 sounds and the students can each go in and create one popple giving a
word example using the phonetic vowel sound.
6th Grade: Students could use popple to use as a mapping tool when
deciding on plot of stories, or identifying the main idea, supporting
details, and conflict of the story.
High school: Can be used in a history class and used as a time line of
historic events. Or used as a mapping tool to put in facts about a certain
president.
Positives and Positives (4): 1. It is fairly easy to use and is simple enough for all ages to
challenges of enjoy. 2. It is free up to 10 popplets, but is only $3 a month for unlimited
using the tool popplets and unlimited features. 3. There are public popplets you can see
and use as examples if you needed too that other people have made. 4.
You can go fullscreen on your popplets, to give you a larger view creating
your popplets and when you are presenting them.
Negatives (3): 1. Although its free up to 10 popples and only $3 a month
for unlimited, it does cost more for a yearly subscription. 2. Only one
user is allowed at a time. 3. Since it is a mapping tool, it may not be
suitable for every topic.
Peers Amirah Turner
name:
Name of the tool Storybird
Where to access www.storybird.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Go to website
of how to use the Sign in with a username/password. If you dont have an account you
tool have to make one.
After you sign in, you will be directed to your stuff page
Then click on create (third link)
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Now select and image that fits your topic or story.
Clicking the lightning bolt on the picture will allow you to make it into a
longform book, picture book, or a poem.
After selecting which you want to make, you can add words and pictures
to help present your story.
Finally, publish your book so others can view it.
It picture book options allows you to create different pages with words
and pictures, while the poem option allows you to have one picture with
the options of dragging and dropping words.
In order to make this collaborative, you must click the options button
and then click invite collaborator
Ideas for how the SOL 2.14- Allows student to be more creative and imaginative. Get in
tool can be used groups and create a story with a general topic. You can prewrite, rough
in PK-12 draft, and work together with Storybird. If laptops are available at the
school, they can each log on to their own account to work on the story,
but continue sitting in groups to discuss among their peers about what
they are doing as they create.
SOL 4.7- Have students create a poem with no limits. They can use single
images, as long as everything is related to the topic given. For this
activity, the collaboration comes into play with peer reviewing the poem.
They will invite one collaborator and the collaborator will edit and give
suggestions on how to correct it.
SOL DE. 1 (f) - Students will use Storybird to create a scenario of what
can go wrong when driving improperly on the road. Or they can create
Storybird to show what to do if they witness a crash scene. It should be
detailed and done with a partner. After, it should be presented to the
class.
Positives and Positives: 1. This Web 2.0 has different levels of expression
challenges of (longform book, picture book, and a poem). 2. The website is easy
using the tool0 to use and guides you through a tutorial if it is your first time
using the site. 3. It is free and doesnt have any underlying fees.
4. The teacher can create a main account for students to use and
then create assignments with due dates to be completed by.
Negatives: 1. The collaboration tool is only offered through the
picture book option. 2. When collaborating, the site is not as user
friendly to multiple users to be one the site at one time. For best
results, the page should be refresh multiple times to make sure
the work is not overlapping. 3. You cannot search for pictures to
add to your story while working on the story, and you can only
pick from the options they have pre-selected for you.
Peers Keyria Rodgers
name:
Name of the tool Popplet
Where to access www.popplet.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Go to the website and create and account
of how to use the Click Make New Popplet
tool Then double click in an open space and it will create a popplet with your
name in the corner.
After, you can type, add pictures, or put videos depending on the topic
assigned.
To collaborate with others, click share on the right side
When the screen becomes bigger, click add collaborator
Next, add all the members in the group
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Once you finish, click add them

Ideas for how the SOL 2.3 Students can create an organized map with popplet and create
tool can be used meals of their own and the share them to the class. They can collaborate
in PK-12 in groups to decide on what to put in the meals.
SOL 4.9 They can use popplet by getting into groups of 4 and creating
presentations to teach their fellow classmates about their assigned topic
that corresponds to the SOL.
SOL 6.5 Using this popplet tool, student will read a story and the pick a
part of the story by themselves that gives them a sense of imagery. After
that then will then come together as a group and collaborate and bring
their imageries to life and then share with the class.
Positives and Positives (4) 1. Tool is online and can use it from their own house. 2.
challenges of Creates activities that can be visually enjoyable. 3. Website is easy to
using the tool use and navigate, which is good for small children. 4. Can use multiple
kinds of media on a popplet page.
Negatives (3) 1. Can only use 10 popplets for free, after that you must
pay $3 a month.
2. Cannot have multiple users on the website at one time. 3. Cannot use
if student does not have wifi at home.
Peers DJ Anders
name:
Name of the tool Edmodo

Where to access www.edmodo.com

this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions Go to www.edmodo.com
of how to use the In the middle of the page, you will select what category you fall into, ex:
tool student, teacher, parent
You then create a login or use a google account if you have one.
If you are student you will need a group code to your class
Once logged in, you will be able to access your account
Ideas for how the SOL 2.1 Students can use Edmodo to collaborate in groups using the
tool can be used SOL and on their manipulative skill and then share it with the class.
in PK-12 SOL 6.5 Students can use Edmodo to communicate with their class
about what activity they have completed or that they have prior
knowledge about and then share them with their classmates.
SOL 9.4 Using Edmodo, students will create an activity to show they
understand ways to avoid conflicts and create a message thread in
groups with their ideas.
Positives and Positives (4) 1. Websites is easy to use and provides quick ways to
challenges of communicate with everyone. 2. Allows students to use technology by
using the tool uploading pictures, documents, and links to help share their ideas. 3. An
easy way incorporate technology into an assignment. 4. Allows many
users; you do not just have to be a student or teacher to use this
website
Negatives (3) 1. Can only communicate within people through your
specific group code. 2. Some features available may require a cost,
depending on the setting used. 3. Not accessible if student does not
have WiFi

I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of
academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the
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academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of the Honor Code. I will
report to a hearing if summoned. Kelly Lane