TLED 430 Module 3

Collaborative Assignment
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

My name: Marina Ebigasako

Name of the tool Google Docs
Where to access https://www.google.com/intl/en/docs/about/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive
of how to use the 2. Type in your email and password (provided to you)
tool 3. Click on the blue NEW button at the top left of your screen
4. Click New Folder from the drop down menu
5. Title the folder LAST NAME (your last name) English 12
6. Once your folder is created and opened, add your group
members as well as your teacher by clicking the gray share
icon to the right of your folder name.
7. Type in your group members and teachers email under people
and then hit the blue send button
8. Once everyone is added, hit the big blue New button to the
left of your screen and select Google Doc from the drop
down menu
9. A pop up will appear asking if it is okay to create in a shared
folder. Hit OK
10. You should now see a blank document, and its time to get to
work! Use all the features available to finish the assignment
11. P.S. under File there is a button called See Revision
History. By clicking this, you can see what each of your group
members have contributed
Ideas for how the With SOL 10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and
tool can be used report on small-group learning activities. Key Concepts include: a)
in PK-12 Assume responsibility for specific group tasks. b) Collaborate in
the preparation or summary of the group activity. c) Include all
group members in oral presentation. d) Choose vocabulary,
language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and
purpose. e) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with
diverse teams to accomplish a common goal. f) Collaborate with
others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make
decisions, and solve problems. g) Access, critically evaluate, and
use information accurately to solve problems. h) Evaluate ones
own role in preparation and delivery of oral reports. i) Use a
variety of strategies to listen actively. j) Analyze and interpret
others presentations. k) Evaluate effectiveness of group process
in preparation and delivery of oral reports. Learn about each
other and Google Docs by starting the year off with a small I
am project using Google Docs. Students are placed into small
groups and say something about themselves with guidelines such
as write 3 sentences, use 1 picture, etc. Groups will work
collaboratively and present their presentation together to the
whole class.

With SOL 11.8 The student will analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and
organize information from a variety of sources to produce a
research product. Key Concepts include: a) Use technology as a
tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate
information. b) Narrow a topic and develop a plan for research. c)
Collect information to support a thesis. d) Critically evaluate
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quality, accuracy, and validity of information. e) Make sense of
information gathered from diverse sources by identifying
misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting
information, point of view or bias. f) Synthesize and present
information in a logical sequence. g) Cite sources for both quoted
and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of
documentation, such as that of the Modern Language Association
(MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA). h) Revise
writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and depth of information.
i) Edit writing for grammatically correct use of language, spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, and sentence/paragraph structure. j)
Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow
ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
Students will create a collaborative story or play. The comments
feature is great for giving each other feedback, and everyone can
see what the other members have done, changed, and
contributed. Students may have class time or use a video chat
web tool to meet, communicate, and collaborate ideas outside of
class as well.

With SOL 6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select
appropriate resources for a research product. a) Collect
information from multiple sources including online, print, and
media. b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts. c) Use
technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and
communicate information. d) Cite primary and secondary
sources. e) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism
and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using
information. Students will show their research by building a digital
brain/visual map using shapes, colors, arrows, texts, imported
images, etc. Then, later on in the semester, have them make
short peer quizzes on their research using alignments, paragraph
styles, lists, etc.

Positives and (+) The comments feature is good for giving feedback from both teacher
challenges of and group mates.
using the tool (+) Both teacher and student can see what each member of the group
has done, changed, contributed.
(+) Google Docs is free and easy to use! Also, great for collaboration.
(+) Can log in from any device.
(+) Uses google email / edu log in

(-) You have to be connected to the internet / online to access

(-) Can be slow and glitchy
(-) Classmates are able to delete what others have written may be a
problem
Peers Liz Seal
name:
Name of the tool Wikispaces
Where to access http://www.wikispaces.com/
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/
of how to use the 2. Click on Education button
tool 3. Click on student to create your account
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4. Choose a username/email and create a password
5. Fill the info out on the next page
6. Click Members at the top left of your screen to add your group
members
7. Click Page at the top left of the screen to start your project, making
sure to tag your group members
Ideas for how the SOL 2.13 (writing) Students will use wikispace to create a creative story
tool can be used to share with their classmates. Peers can use wikispace to edit their
in PK-12 classmates work as well.

SOL 1.2 (history) Students will post a picture of a historical American

leader, using the File link feature on wikispace. Students will then
describe this leader and their contribution.

SOL K.4 (math) Students will use wikispace to create a number line
collaboratively/together, counting to 100 and back.
Positives and (+) Site is easy to use
challenges of (+) Allows you to add multiple group members
using the tool (+) Homepage allows for open posts and communication
(+) You can make many different assignments (challenging and less)

(-) You have to use an email to gain access to the page

(-) The site has a lot of tools, making it longer to figure them all out and
use all of them

Peers Taylor Phi
name:
Name of the tool Join Me
Where to access https://www.join.me/?utm_source=product&utm_medium=product
this tool (web referral&utm_ campaign=logout
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to the url provided.
of how to use the 2. Click Get Started button in the middle of the screen
tool 3. Create an account with an email and password
4. Hit Get Started button again
5. Enter the information to complete account
6. Download the application to your computer
7. Either start a meeting if it hasnt already or join your groups
meeting
8. To start, click start and then invite group mates to the meeting by
clicking on the button to the right of the screen that has a person
and a plus sign
9. To join, get the meeting code from a group mate.
Ideas for how the (6th grade) English SOL Students will use Join Me to create a presentation
tool can be used with their group members. Students can collaborate and share ideas and
in PK-12 information through this.

(9th grade) English SOL 9.4 Students will use Join Me to share their ideas
and discuss findings on a literary text with their classmates.

(5th grade) Science SOL5.1 Students will group up to present/teach to the

rest of the class.
Positives and (+) Simple to start and use
challenges of (+) Video conference feature available
using the tool (+) Join Me works on smart phones too
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(+) Collaborate with more than one other person
(+) Free

(-) Confusing to download

(-) Not geared for students below middle school
(-) Have to pay a fee for a better membership

Peers Tori Ashnault

name:
Name of the tool Google Slides
Where to access https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/?tgif=d
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to the url provided.
of how to use the 2. Sign into your google account / make one if necessary
tool 3. (If you are having trouble, have a group member email you the
project link)
4. Each group member will add his/her own opinions and ideas
5. (You can see what each member is adding or has added to the
pp)
Ideas for how the SOL 7.5 (7th grade) Students will read and demonstrate comprehension
tool can be used of a variety of fictional texts, narrative fiction, and poetry. Groups will
in PK-12 focus on one work to read and reflect on through Google Slides.

SOL CE.2 (b) Students will demonstrate knowledge of foundations of

American constitutional government by explaining the significance of the
charters of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Articles of
Confederation, the Constitution, etc. Students can create a slide for each
of the documents.

SOL 3.1 Students will explain how the contributions of ancient Greece
and Rome have influenced the present world in terms of architecture,
government, and sports. Group members will all collaborate on the slides
and then present after a week or so.
Positives and (+) Easy to access and comprehend
challenges of (+) Collaborative all group members can work together
using the tool (+) Lots of room for creativity

(-) Students without access to internet cannot participate like others

(-) Can not see who did what
(-) Some students can end up doing more than others