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: Charlotte Freitag

Name of the tool Blogger.com
Where to access www.blogger.com
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1.Go to www.blogger.com in the search engine
of how to use the 2.Select sign in
tool 3.Login using your gmail email address
4.Select your profile image and create profile
5.Select New blog
6.Create a Title, Layout, and web address
7.When creating the address it should end with .blogspot.com
8. From this address the people in your group will be able to see the blog

Let others edit your blog

1. Sign in to Blogger.
2. Select the blog to update.
3. In the left menu, click Settings > Basic > Permissions.
4. In the "Blog Authors" section, click + Add Authors.
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to add.
6. Click Invite Authors.
After they accept the invitation, they'll be listed as an author. You can add up to 100
total members (authors, administrators, or readers) to your blog.

Ideas for how the For this assignment, the students will be asked to create a blog.
tool can be used They will write a blog on what they did that week. We will break
in PK-12 the class down into groups and the groups will evaluate
eachothers work.

Writing 6.7 The student will write narration, description,

exposition, and persuasion. a) Identify audience and purpose. b)
Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers
to generate and organize ideas. c) Organize writing structure to fit
mode or topic. d) Establish a central idea and organization. e)
Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. f)
Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity. g)
Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea,
tone, and voice. h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers,
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standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences.
i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific
vocabulary and information. j) Use computer technology to plan,
draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
9.2 The student will produce, analyze, and evaluate auditory,
visual, and written media messages. a) Analyze and interpret
special effects used in media messages including television, film,
and Internet. b) Determine the purpose of the media message and
its effect on the audience. c) Describe possible cause and effect
relationships between mass media coverage and public opinion
trends. d) Evaluate sources including advertisements, editorial,
and feature stories for relationships between intent and factual
content. e) Monitor, analyze, and use multiple streams of
simultaneous information.
11.6 The student will write in a variety of forms, with an emphasis
on persuasion. a) Generate, gather, plan, and organize ideas for
writing to address a specific audience and purpose. b) Produce
arguments in writing developing a thesis that demonstrates
knowledgeable judgments, addresses counterclaims, and provides
effective conclusions. c) Organize ideas in a sustained and logical
manner. d) Clarify and defend position with precise and relevant
evidence elaborating ideas clearly and accurately. e) Adapt
content, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and
situation. f) Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and
depth of information. g) Use computer technology to plan, draft,
revise, edit, and publish writing. h) Write and revise
correspondence to a standard acceptable both in the workplace
and in postsecondary education.

Positives and Positives:

challenges of 1. Uses gmail account, so no need to create a new account
using the tool 2. Able to select who can edit and see your blog
3. Many options for any type of blogpost
4. Very straight forward
Negatives:
1. Not young children friendly
2. Only one person log in
3. Instructions not visibly listed
Peers Caroline Lupia
name:
Name of the tool Kidblog
Where to access https://kidblog.org/portfolio/4jlsb3vp6o8m24rgv1al4dj7y/posts
this tool (web
address)
Brief instructions 1. Log into the website using google email.
of how to use the
tool 2. Upon logging in, you will go to class tech 8am

3. You will then click on New Post to form a new blog post around the
curricula

4. Each student will then choose a header image and a title name for
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their blog post

5. The students will be able to choose their font color, style, and size.

6. The students will choose their background pattern (something eye-

catching!)

7. Each student must then review their blog post before submitting
it.

8. Finally, after the students have reviewed their work, they will
publish their work into their secure portfolio, where it will be saved
and viewable.

Ideas for how the SOL 2.4 The students can use this technology to create a blog post about
tool can be used the animal and plant lifecycles. They will be able to organize their
in PK-12 thoughts into groupings of either plant or animal lifecycles and place the
parts of the cycle in order from beginning to end. The children will then
be able to design their blog post to represent their topic.

SOL 6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in
oral presentations. The student will create a blog post on a subject of
their choice to present to the classroom. Within this blogpost, they
should cite any sources that they may use to prove their argument about
the topic. The student should be able to explain and paraphrase the
content of their blogpost.

VUS.12 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of World

War II on the home front. By using cover page and title, the student will
explain the effects that World War II had on the American people.
Students will be able to categorize the effects of the war into categories
such as; home, military, and economic. The students will be able to
clearly cite all sources used to obtain the information within the
blogpost. The students should have a separate portion of the blog
dedicated to the hardships of Japanese Americans and American women
within this time frame. Students should use the tools within the system
to make this presentation informative and fun.
Positives and Positives:
challenges of 1. This tool is extremely easy to use both for adults and children.
using the tool 2. This tool is safely monitored by the instructor to provide a safe space
for children to work on assignments.
3. This tool provides a distraction free environment.
4. You can publish multiple documents using this tool.

Negatives:
1. You cannot insert your own photos and videos within the actual text.
2. The background features are limited
3. While this tool is advertised for grades K-12, it seems to be geared
more towards elementary age children.

Peers Lauren Wickizer

name:
Name of the tool Quip
Where to access www.quip.com
this tool (web
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address)
Brief instructions 1. Go to www.quip.com
of how to use the 2. Click on Sign Up in the top right
tool 3. Enter your email in the space provided and click Sign Up
4. Next you will enter your full name and create a password
5. Once finished, click on Start Using Quip
6. A verification code will be sent to your email
7. Click on the link given in the email and set up your group
8. Click on the Quip logo on the left side of the site and log in again
9. You will be given a tutorial on how to use quip
10. After the tutorial, you can begin to share documents and media
Ideas for how the In accordance to 6th grade SOL 6.1 The student will participate in and
tool can be used contribute to group activities c) Summarize and evaluate group
in PK-12 activities. Quip can offer students how to evaluate their work together
while being online.
In accordance to 10th grade SOL 10.1 The student will participate in,
collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities f)
Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings,
make decisions, and solve problems. Quip allows students to collaborate
by having a chat option to discuss points and highlight what they think
needs to be changed.
In accordance to 5th grade SOL 5.1 The student will draw conclusions,
and share responses in subject-related group learning activities. With
Quip the student can have multiple folders for the different subject areas
and groups can discuss and change any document or media inside them.
Positives and Positives (4): 1. Adding people to the group is easy. 2. You can chat real
challenges of time with your group members. 3. You can create a folder with
using the tool everything together in one place. 4. The site is free and open to anyone.
Negatives (3) : 1. Since you need an email to set up, this might not work
for young elementary students. 2. Since it is very professional looking
site, younger students may get bored. 3. Kindergarten students may
have a difficult time setting up since there is a lot of typing to set up.

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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.