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: Annie Fitzgerald

Name of the tool Penpal Schools
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to access https://www.penpalschools.com/
this tool (web
address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief instructions 1. Go to penpalschools.com
of how to use the 2. Select student on the homepage
tool (please
number these)
3. Enter the username and password provided by the teacher
(Presenter 4. Enter the classroom code provided by your teacher
shares this 5. Have your teacher help you connect you with a penpal
info) 6. Start writing your penpal!
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Students can connect with 1. There is a cost to the
using the tool other students all over the schools to enroll in the
(Presenter world. program.
shares this 2. There is no cost to 2. It could be hard for parents
info) students. to monitor the student’s
3. Students are able to communications.
practice written 3. It could be difficult to
communication and social create a set schedule for
skills. communicating with
4. The program is easy to use. penpals since there is no
way to ensure your penpal
writes back on time.

Together with 1. SI.1 Spanish. The student will exchange simple spoken and written
your group information in Spanish. Spanish students can pair up with penpals in
BRAINSTORM
specific grade
Spanish speaking countries where they write letters in Spanish and their
level/subject partner responds in English. This allows both partners to practice their
matter ideas for basic conversational skills.
how the tool can
be used in PK-12. 2.5.8 Writing. The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
Add as many capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
numbers as you
Elementary or middle school students can write back and forth with a penpal
need to (e.g. 1-3
if you have 3 and practice editing either their own letters or their partner’s letters.
members in your
group or 1-4 if 3. C/T 9-12.7 Computer Technology. Model digital citizenship by actively
you have 4). One participating in positive activities for personal and community well-being.
idea per peer. Students will use the internet and digital resources to communicate with
You should do penpals throughout the world. This increases their digital citizenship skills
this DURING your
conversation.
as they form digital relationships.

PEER’S NAME: Kate Porter

TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
Name of the Flip Quiz
tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://flipquiz.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to https://flipquiz.com
instructions of 2. Login or create an account in order to save material.
how to use the 3. Click on the “Create Board” tab at the top of the page.
tool (please 4. A new screen will open where users can create flashcards/
number these) quiz cards. Input the questions and answers.
(Presenter 5. Users can input text or images on the quiz cards.
shares this 6. Once users are finished creating the flipquiz, click “save”
info) and once the page refreshes click “play.” This brings the flip quiz cards up onto the
screen in a game show like fashion which is interactive.
7. Users can add a timer by clicking the “Timer” button, this
will help students to see how quickly they can remember and know answers.
With the premium option, students are also able to create teams, collect points and see the
quizzes their teachers create.
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Very user friendly for students and 1. Can be one dimensional, with the
using the tool teachers. Flip quizzes can be option to create quizzes with
(Presenter created in a matter of minutes. specific wording. This allows
shares this 2. Free to use with option for students to only see one version of
info) premium. the answer.
3. Students are able to practice at 2. Teachers must purchase the
home and work individually. premium version in order for
Scorekeeping adds the aid of competition, students to have access to the flip
which adds a fun incentive for students to quiz the teacher has created.
practice at home. Students must purchase the premium
version to the premium teams option in
order to use the competition style version of
this website.
Together with 1. English Grade 8 Reading SOL. 8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins,
your group analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic
BRAINSTORM texts.
specific grade a.) Identify and analyze an author’s use of figurative language.
level/subject
matter ideas for
In this case, students will create a flip quiz with various figurative language definitions. For
how the tool can
be used in PK-12. example, onomatopoeia, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole etc. They will practice both in 
Add as many class with one another and at home. 
numbers as you
need to (e.g. 1-3
2. SOL grade 8 History: USI.9
if you have 3
members in your d.) describing the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E.
group or 1-4 if Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and Frederick Douglass in events leading to and during
you have 4). One the war.
idea per peer.
You should do In this case students will create flashcards to associate each event with the corresponding
this DURING your important figures as well as the timelines of which they were critical developments in the
conversation. war.

3. Physical Scienes Grade 8 SOL. PS.8. The student will investigate and understand that
work, force, and motion are related. Key ideas include
a) motion can be described using position and time; and
b) motion is described by Newton’s laws.
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
Students will create flip quizzes to help understand Newton’s laws of
position and time. Definitions and pictures will help students to remember
who Newton is, his contributions, as well as helping investigating various
ways to apply them. Some cards can have open ended questions that will
help students brainstorm together.

PEER’S NAME: Ryan Keith

Name of the Prezi

tool (Presenter
shares this
info)
Where to https://www.prezi.com
access this tool
(web address)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
Brief 1. Go to www.prezi.com
instructions of 2. Log in using the username and password I have provided
how to use the 3. Select a template to use for your presentation or create your own
tool (please After choosing a template, start your presentation.
number these)
(Presenter
shares this
info)
4 Positives and 3 Positives: Challenges:
challenges of 1. Allows more creative ways 1. Can only be used if internet
using the tool to used multimedia, is present
(Presenter movement animations etc. 2. Can be difficult to grasp or
shares this 2. Services are free and understand the totality of
info) accessible anywhere there the functions available
is internet. 3. Some animations can be
3. Easy to use for any, and all too distracting to the actual
age groups. presentation
4. Can be customized to fit
any assignment
Together with 1. VS1h: The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking,
your group geographical analysis, economic decision making, and
BRAINSTORM responsible citizenship by using a decision-making model to
specific grade identify costs and benefits of a specific choice made. (In this
level/subject assignment, the students will create a pros/cons or cost/benefit
matter ideas for chart to choose between 2 topics: A. Stay in England or move to
how the tool can the new world, and B. Stay loyal to England or fight for freedom.
be used in PK-12. They will use notes we have gone over in class as well as the
Add as many internet.)
numbers as you 2. English SOL 9.1 The student will make planned oral presentations
need to (e.g. 1-3 independently and in small groups by
if you have 3 a) Include definitions to increase clarity.
members in your b) Use relevant details to support main ideas.
group or 1-4 if c) Illustrate main ideas through anecdotes and examples.
you have 4). One e) Use verbal and nonverbal techniques for presentation.
idea per peer. f) Evaluate impact and purpose of presentation.
You should do h) Give impromptu responses to questions about presentation.
this DURING your j) Summarize and evaluate information presented orally by
conversation. others.
l) Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.
In this case, students will work collaboratively in small groups to
create a Prezi presentation
TLED 430 Module 3 Collaborative Assignment
about a topic they have researched as a team. It must be
interactive, with text, images and
multimedia use. They will then respond to classmate’s questions
and converse about
subjects.
C/T 6-8.7 The student will plan and apply strategies for gathering
information, using a variety of tools and sources, and reflect on alternate
strategies that might lead to greater successes in future projects. (The
students will be able to use the internet as well as notes from class to
weigh their decisions. This allows them figure out the best way for them
to find information on the topic, i.e. choosing between scenarios. This
assignment can be both researched as well as decided based of personal
preferences.)

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