https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2 3 resources for creating digital collaborative projects en-us 2022-11-05 19:06:52 UTC 2026-01-01 06:23:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371266487 Spencer's global collaborative projects came from the "Future Ready" initiative while visiting the White House. He stated that "'design projects' became human centered" (2016) when we had to stay connected during a time that in-person meetings were no longer feasible. ]]> 2022-11-05 19:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371266487 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371268680 Spencer writes that despite the number of barriers that were faced, he still worked with a team to work out the kinks of creating global collaborative projects. He states, "global collaboration is hard to pull off. That's why so many people never even try" (2016). ]]> 2022-11-05 19:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371268680 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371271510 * Not a shared philosophy about "student choice"
* Different ideas about structuring the "design thinking" process
* Varying expectations around deadlines and late work
* Tools being blocked by different schools
* Rigid schedules at each school (fire drills, assemblies, etc.)
* Time zone issues
* Presenting to an authentic audience

Spencer, J. (2016, September 30). 10 tips for global collaboration. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://spencerauthor.com/10-tips-for-global-collaboration-projects/]]> 2022-11-05 19:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371271510 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371276067 Spencer tells us the difference about "cooperation vs. collaboration" and how educators can decide which type of project will work best for their students.
Cooperation is having:
* Mutual respect
* Transparency
* Shared goals
* Independence
* Short-term projects
* Sharing ideas as a group
Collaboration is having:
* Mutual trust
* Vulnerability
* Shared values
* Interdependent
* Long-term projects
* Generating new ideas together
When students cooperate and collaborate they are creating deeper meaningful work, innovating together, and generating quality work. Lastly, they are creating vital work that will leave them with lasting knowledge for the future.

Spencer, J. (2016, September 30). 10 tips for global collaboration. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://spencerauthor.com/10-tips-for-global-collaboration-projects/]]> 2022-11-05 19:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371276067 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371281856 1. Start with "cooperative" project before moving to a "collaborative" project (create then share).
2. Plan it out in the Summer (no school schedule interruptions).
3. Choose one project (to prevent burnout and being overwhelmed).
4. Choose asynchronous tools (allows for group to add to the project on their own time). Ways to connect: email, blog site, and Google Drive.
5. Remember the context (keep in mind the "why" of the project).
6. Double-check policies (which tools/sites are blocked and knowing policies around publishing to the world).
7. Talk to Stakeholders (share the why and its importance).
8. Create shared expectations (set common norms for the environment).
9. Pay attention to culture, class, and race (let students know that diversity is valuable, and we want them to connect cross-culturally).
10. Do some team-building (students need to get to know one another before getting to know others globally).

Spencer, J. (2016, September 30). 10 tips for global collaboration. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://spencerauthor.com/10-tips-for-global-collaboration-projects/]]> 2022-11-05 19:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371281856 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371285711 Spencer, J. (2016, September 30). 10 tips for global collaboration. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://spencerauthor.com/10-tips-for-global-collaboration-projects/]]> 2022-11-05 19:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371285711 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371317950 Students in Edmond School District are taking their collaborative work to the next level by working on common projects and academic goals on any given day. 
Students are using the G Suite tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) to plan , peer review, and create projects with their peers. 
Seventh graders are creating a Podcast, and for this Podcast to be successful, they are having to create tasks for each of their group members. Tasks include "researching content, writing and recording the script, editing and revising the audio, determining sequencing, and providing sounds effects and music" (2017). 
Kindergartners are "creating their own Digital Portfolios and Online Journal to keep track of their daily work" (2017). These little kiddos are posting their daily work on their DP's then commenting on their peer's work, producing short videos to post on their DP's, and writing their learnings in their online journal, and lastly they are sharing their creative work with their peers, teachers, parents, and family. 

]]> 2022-11-05 21:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371317950 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371322676 Students in the Edmond School District are learning critical soft skills that they will continue to use in their future educational career and/or working world.
Critical soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, networking, and critical thinking skills are being used every time students are working on a common class project. Through technological projects, teachers are "implementing good teaching practices for core subjects, "prepping our students for the future"" (2017).
Gavin Lee, coach and coordinator for instructional technology in Edmond School District states, "when students practice these skills over and over, is going to make them much more prepared for what they'll face in collage and the work world, and much more likely to be successful" (2017).
Students as young as Kindergartners are receiving digital literacy skills, and will continue to use these skills are technology progresses through the years. Teachers are also needing to keep up with new technology tools and think about creating new ways for students to collaborate locally and globally.

Hayes, Heather B. (2017, July 5). Advances in technology foster collaborative between students and teachers. Ed Tech Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/07/advances-technology-foster-collaboration-between-students-and-teachershttps://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/07/advances-technology-foster-collaboration-between-students-and-teachers]]> 2022-11-05 21:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371322676 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371325638 Schools are now in the age of having classroom become "student-centered" and not so much "teacher-centered." With this new concept, teachers are finding innovative ways for students to work together. Samantha Becker, lead author and researcher for the Horizon Project says that collaboration has been shown to be "successful for both student engagement and student achievement" (2017). 
Most schools across the country now have their own computer/laptop, which allows them to be more collaborative in the classroom. Students are becoming more familiar and comfortable with using the Google tools (G suite) to write papers, share papers with peers, create and share  slides/presentations, keep track of their assignments, and easily share documents with their teacher. 
With G suite, teachers are also having to "retool their classrooms" by having to teach from these tools as well as having students use them. ]]> 2022-11-05 21:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371325638 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371329496 Schools are now wanting to build creative spaces for students to work on collaborative projects. Emery Unified School District in Emeryville, California is looking to building a space for their students to use technology for generating collaborative work such as placing 82-inch Planar touch screens in each classroom. These screens will "allow for additional independent and collaborative learning centers or to use for learning videos such as watching news programs about current events" (2017). 
According to John Rubio, Superintendent for Emery School District states, "collaboration could be the most powerful strategy teachers can use for student learning" (2017). This rings true as students now have their own computer/laptop to use for their daily work. Teachers needs to be open to learning how these computer/laptops will best serve their students in working together, and not see that it is replacing paper worksheets and textbooks. Computers/laptops can be used for so much more.]]> 2022-11-05 21:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371329496 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371329860 Hayes, Heather B. (2017, July 5). Advances in technology foster collaborative between students and teachers. Ed Tech Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/07/advances-technology-foster-collaboration-between-students-and-teachershttps://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/07/advances-technology-foster-collaboration-between-students-and-teachers]]> 2022-11-05 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371329860 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371353749 Wikispace websites "allow for students to collaborate through sharing content such as papers for peer editing and revising" (. Wikispaces is also a place for students to collaborate on projects, group/class discussions, and creating documents for studying such as vocabulary books.

Note: Wikispaces closed June 2018.

ISTE and Metri Group. (2017). Digital Learning Pathways - Storage and Collaboration Tools. ISTE and Metri Group. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://istestandardspd.org/category/storage-collaboration-tools/]]> 2022-11-05 23:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371353749 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371397624 Tricider is a "web application that is designed for online collaboration and brainstorming" (2017).
Teachers and students can collect and discuss ideas and generate solutions. Students can make their case for an idea using the argument tool and then vote for the best idea. This is a great way for using student voice.

ISTE and Metri Group. (2017). Digital Learning Pathways - Storage and Collaboration Tools. ISTE and Metri Group. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://istestandardspd.org/category/storage-collaboration-tools/

]]> 2022-11-06 01:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371397624 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371399119 Padlet is a "virtual wall that allows for students to contribute images, videos, documents and texts" (2017).
Padlet is a collaboration tool that is great for brainstorming and organizing notes.
There are 20 useful ways to use Padlet in the classroom, but I will list the Top 10 I chose to be useful in my classroom.
1. Bell Ringer Activity
2. Predicting Activity
3. Collaborative Note-taking
4. Exit Ticket
5. Ask for ideas or suggestions
6. Class Doc Hub
7. Whiteboard Answers
8. Poster Presentation
9. Sub Plans
10. Gather global responses

ISTE and Metri Group. (2017). Digital Learning Pathways - Storage and Collaboration Tools. ISTE and Metri Group. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://istestandardspd.org/category/storage-collaboration-tools/]]> 2022-11-06 01:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371399119 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371401832 Google Drive is the latest place for having everything all in one place. It is "an all-in-one online file creation, storage, and collaboration solution provides anytime, anywhere access" (2017).
Google Drive allows for students and teachers to collaborate in real-time while also providing valuable feedback through commenting tools.

ISTE and Metri Group. (2017). Digital Learning Pathways - Storage and Collaboration Tools. ISTE and Metri Group. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://istestandardspd.org/category/storage-collaboration-tools/]]> 2022-11-06 01:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371401832 cjjohns https://padlet.com/cjjohns/2t0qsyynj234pfy2/wish/2371402048 ISTE and Metri Group. (2017). Digital Learning Pathways - Storage and Collaboration Tools. ISTE and Metri Group. Retrieved November 5, 2022 from, https://istestandardspd.org/category/storage-collaboration-tools/

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