Web 2.

0 Tools to Support Collaborative learning

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MY NAME: Elle

Name of the tool (Presenter shares this info) Kahoot

Where to access this tool (web address) https://kahoot.com/b/

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Brief instructions of how to use the tool
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info)
1. Teacher logs on or creates a new account
2. Once on the site the teacher can Create a learning game
with subject related questions, answers, and images for
the lesson.
3. Once the game is made each student or group of
students will need a device that they can access the
Kahoot! App on.
4. While each student/ group is accessing the app the
teacher will begin the game and generate a unique
code.
5. The students Student will then input the pin on their
device on the app.
6. Students will input their name, either real name or
nickname they choose
7. Once the game starts the students will answer the
questions presented on the teachers screen by selecting
an answer on their individual device.
8. Once the time limit for the question is up the correct
answer will be displayed along with the number of
students and the name of those who go it
correct.
9. The game continues until each question is answered. At
the conclusion it will give you the name of the winner
and the statistics on the answers from all questions on
the quiz/ game.

4 Positives and 3 challenges of using the Positives: Challenges:

tool(Presenter shares this info) 1. It is an engaging
activity that the
teachers and
students can work
with one another on.
2. The program is user
friendly making it
easy for the activity
1. In younger
classrooms it will take
some time for the
students to log on and
understand how the
platform works.
2. The time limit on
answering the
 to stand on its own questions can lead
with limited struggles some students to
or interruptions. panic and struggle to
3. Students can create pick an answer.
their own kahoot 3. This program is
quizzes to show their device dependent and
understanding of the each student will need
lesson and test their their own tablet or
own knowledge. computer to answer
4. Kahoot is a free the question unless
resource teachers they are working in
and students can groups.
access in the
classroom on all class
devices.

Together with your
groupBRAINSTORM specific grade
level/subject matter ideas for how the tool
can be used in PK-12. Add as many numbers
as you 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.
1. In 10th grade biology class; this tool can be used to ask
questions based off the lessons learned as a review for a test.
This gives the student a fun way to retain more information.
2. 6th grade history; The website can be used to see what your
students learned from a previous lesson and what the students
should still need to work on in a fun way.
3. In an elementary class, teachers can use this platform to
review topics such as past math standards before beginning a
new unit.

PEER’S NAME: Roxanna Wood

Name of the tool (Presenter shares this info) Edmodo

Where to access this tool (web address) https://new.edmodo.com/?go2url=%2Fhome

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Brief instructions of how to use the tool
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info)
1. Create an account with Edmodo
2. Select the "Create a Group" or "Create a Class"
button towards the bottom of your list of Groups or
Classes.
3. Enter the information and click "Create." If your
Group or Class spans multiple grade levels, click "Range"
and then set the range of grade levels.
4. Then invite Students, Teachers, or Parents to join the
Group or Class! Locate the Group or Class Code and give
 it to your Students, Teachers, or Parents so they can
join your Group or Class.

Once all parties are in the group you can begin communicating
with everyone being able to see all information exchanged.

4 Positives and 3 challenges of using the Positives: Challenges:

tool(Presenter shares this info) 1. Students, parents, 1. Not all students have
teachers, and computers
administrators in a 2. The website could
school or district can have better
be connected. collaboration options.
2. Allows easy 3. The website can be
interaction between glitchy at times.
students and
teachers.
3. Increases class
participation in group
discussions on
edmodo.
4. Very easy to access
and use edmodo.

Together with your
groupBRAINSTORM specific grade
level/subject matter ideas for how the tool
can be used in PK-12. Add as many numbers
as you 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.
1. In 6th grade History class; this tool can be used to assess the
student’s learned material, while giving access to their parents if
the student needs help studying.
2. In an elementary class, teachers can use this tool to
communicate with the patents and provide necessary
documents for homework. That way students are able to access
their homework from anywhere even if they leave materials at
school.
3. 8th grade math; teachers can use this tool for when students
have any questions or where they can communicate with the
parents as well.

PEER’S NAME: Chelsea Cheney

Name of the tool (Presenter shares this info) FunBrain

Where to access this tool (web address) https://www.funbrain.com/math-zone

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Brief instructions of how to use the tool
(please number these) (Presenter shares this
info)
1 . Go to https://www.funbrain.com and choose a grade level
and subject.
2. Choose the log-in tab or “become a new member” tag
3. Then go through and pick lessons to learn based on your
teaching curriculum
4. Once the lessons are picked, the children will begin to play
games based off of the lessons they chose.

4 Positives and 3 challenges of using the Positives: Challenges:

tool(Presenter shares this info) 1. Gives the children a
fun way to learn the
lesson
2. Helps children get
comfortable with
using a computer
3. Provides games for
more than one
subject or lesson
4. Helps the children
practice the lesson
independently,
therefore helping
them get more
comfortable with the
material.
1. Not all children will
have the same
opportunities to play
the games and
practice the lessons at
home
2. Funbrain charges you
to become a member,
so not all children will
be able to do this.
3. Using games on the
computer gives
children the
opportunity to use
other tabs on the
internet instead of
practicing the lessons.

Together with your
groupBRAINSTORM specific grade
level/subject matter ideas for how the tool
can be used in PK-12. Add as many numbers
as you 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.
1. 4th grade Math; fun games to play while learning
multiplication and division, encouraging the children to get the
answers right and learning their mistakes as they play.
2. 5th grade Reading; free books for students to read that are
entertaining for them while they can practice their reading.
3. A first grade teacher can assign this site as a source of review
that students can use at home. In place of homework students
can play a few games in their level each week to review and
maintain their level of understanding.