TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative

Assignment

Web 2.0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

Remember to write the ODU honor pledge at the end of this table.

Read the directions in Blackboard on how to complete this sheet.

My name: JESSICA PETOT

Name of the tool Join.me
Where to access this https://www.join.me/
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of 1) Go to https://www.join.me/
how to use the tool 2) In the center of page click on GET STARTED or JOIN A MEETING (use meeting code
given)
3) Create an account using an email address and create a password
4) Upload photo, add first and last name, then create a personal link
5) You can personalize the next few prompts or click SKIP
6) Download Join.me
7) From here you can start your conference
8) Invite others to join either giving them your personal link or sending them an email
invite
9) You are then able to share your screen or window with the members in your conference
10) With the PRO upgrade; you can write on the screen, record the conference, and manage
the members

Ideas for how the tool - For a 4th grade SOL 4.7 involving Earth Science, join.me can be used for group
can be used in PK-12 discussions in investigating and understanding the organization of the solar
system. Students can use photos showing the planets in the solar system. They can
use these photos to illustrate the order in which the planets reside.
- For a 5th grade SOL 5.12 for Geometry, students can use join.me in classifying
angles as right, acute, obtuse, or straight using the shapes provided in the
whiteboard feature. There, the can edit these angles using different colors.
Students can screen share their creations to compare.
- For 6th-8th grades SOL 6-8.14 of Computer Technology, join.me is the perfect
example for students to organize and display knowledge and understanding in
ways that others can view, use, and assess. Add meaning to individual and group
ideas and products through creative work.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of using - Easy to use
the tool - Students can screen share while video chatting
- All users/views in group can share snapshots and files
- Whiteboard can be used by all viewers of the group
- Students can take turns presenting their ideas/discussion/etc.
Negatives:
- Better for older kids
- Must be downloaded
- After free trial, you must pay for it

Peers name: JAZMIN FERNANDEZ

Name of the tool Twiddla
Where to access this http://www.twiddla.com/
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of 1) Go to https://www.twiddla.com
how to use the tool 2) In the center of page click on Try it now in the sandbox or GO. No sign up needed.
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3) Students can invite others by giving the link provided in the box on the right.
4) Students can use the features from the top bar (whiteboard, Ether Pad, drawing, and
more) to share topics in real-time.

Ideas for how the tool - For 2nd grade SOL 2.17 for Probability and Statistics; the student will use data
can be used in PK-12 from experiments to construct picture graphs, pictographs, and bar graphs. Using
twiddla would allow students to compare their findings by sharing their graphs
with the data they have collected.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of using - Easy to use
the tool - All users/views in group can share files, weblinks, photos, ether pad (multiple
users can edit at same time)
- Whiteboard can be used by all viewers of the group
- Its FREE
- Can input mathematical formulas
Negatives:
- Information in conference call can be erased if you leave the conference
- If you want more features (conference calls, storage space), you do have to
subscribe with a fee

Peers name: JAIME WINDT

Name of the tool Mighty Meeting
Where to access this https://mightymeeting.com/
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of 1) Go to https://www.mightymeeting.com/
how to use the tool 2) Click top right menu for drop down to SIGN IN (can sign in using Google account)
3) Click on Host or Join a meeting located on the top of the left side bar
4) Using the action feature, host can invite others to the meeting and view who is attending
5) In the meeting, you can share files and edit using drawings with everyone

Ideas for how the tool - For 7th grade SOL 7.3 of English Strand: communication: speaking, listening,
can be used in PK-12 media literacy, students would be able to use mighty meeting for a group project.
The student will understand the elements of media literacy to craft and publish
audience-specific media messages. They would be able to brainstorm with the
group on ideas for types of media messages.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of using - Easy to use
the tool - Students can easily upload files, data, and photos
- Interactive whiteboard feature
- Conference content can be saved in a cloud
- Can be used with Apple or Android devices without internet (can use Bluetooth)
Negatives:
- Geared more towards secondary students
- Must be downloaded
- After 14-day free trial, you must pay for it
- Meeting room holds only 4 users at a time

Peers name: RHASHANI BROWN

Name of the tool CoSketch
Where to access this http://cosketch.com/
tool (web address)
Brief instructions of 1) Go to http://cosketch.com/
how to use the tool 2) At the top right, click Create new sketch
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3) Users can be join by using the unique address given. The address is located at the top of
page or at the top of the Chat Box.
4) Begin sketching! Stamps and backgrounds can be used along with the drawing feature.
5) All users can view sketch as well as edit in real-time.

Ideas for how the tool - For the Kindergarten SOL K.7 of Mathematics: Measurement. The student will
can be used in PK-12 recognize a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter and will determine the value of a
collection of pennies and/or nickels whose value is 10 cents or less. Cosketch
would be helpful for the student to visual what each coin looks like and the
amount that it represents.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of using - Great for younger kids, K-4
the tool - Multiple students can edit whiteboard
- Can view who is on and using
- Its FREE, no registration
- Works on all browsers
- Sketches can be saved as an embeddable image
Negatives:
- It is a PC type of program, not used on phones or tablets
- Drawings only, cannot type/use text
- Sketches will be deleted if not saved

From this ODU webpage https://online.odu.edu/policies-and-student-responsibilities copy the Honor Pledge below to
make the promise that you have met online as instructed in a face-to-face virtual environment (e.g. Skype or Google
Hangouts) to complete this assignment.

Honor Pledge
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
academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of the Honor Code. I will
report to a hearing if summoned.