Technology Tools to Support Online Collaborative Learning by Tanya Finney Estrada

Required:

finneyestr — 2024-04-20 20:23:53 UTC

Angelo, T. A. & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Only read CAT #10: Pro and Con Grid, p. 168-171)

Hernández-Sellés, N., Muñoz-Carril, P. C., & González-Sanmamed, M. (2019). Computer-supported collaborative learning: An analysis of the relationship between interaction, emotional support and online collaborative tools. Computers & Education, 138, 1-12. (LINK TO FULL PDF IN PADLET BELOW)

Software (Also required):

Google Spaces

What if students used Google Chat Spaces for Collaboration Expression and Relationship Building
https://tommullaney.com/2023/04/06/what-if-students-used-google-chat-spaces-for-collaboration-expression-and-relationship-building/

Padlet

Stanford Graduate School of Education. How to utilize Padlet, a customizable bulletin board https://teachingresources.stanford.edu/resources/how-to-utilize-padlet/

Slack

Slack as a teaching tool
https://teachingresources.stanford.edu/resources/slack-as-a-teaching-tool/

finneyestr — 2024-04-22 03:27:29 UTC

Optional:

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Kalaimathi, S. A. G. (2023). Effectiveness of Google Classroom as an online Tool in Teaching and Learning: B.Sc. (Nursing) Student’s Perception. International Journal of Nursing Education, 15(3), 53–58. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.37506/ijone.v15i3.19572

Koc, M. (2012). Pedagogical knowledge representation through concept mapping as a study and collaboration tool in teacher education. australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28(4).

Mallon, M., & Bernsten, S. (2015). Collaborative learning technologies. USA: Association of College and Research Libraries and American Library Association. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=530f631b9685864c9c0c3fd9d4345735af0f61bc.

Nevgi, A., Virtanen, P., & Niemi, H. (2006). Supporting students to develop collaborative learning skills in technology‐based environments. British journal of educational technology, 37(6), 937-947. https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2006.00671.x. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2006.00671.x

Rhoads, M., et al. Igniting your Teaching with Educational Technology, ch. 4 https://pressbooks.pub/edd7032017f2/chapter/4/

Software:

Google Spaces

Google Chat
https://app.teaching.iu.edu/tools/google-chat

Padlet

University of Northampton. How do I use a Padlet for teaching? https://askus.northampton.ac.uk/Learntech/faq/186128
Padlet Tutorials for Teachers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC69Sr-OQik

Slack

Best way to use Slack for teaching.
https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/news/best-ways-use-slack-teaching
Talk. Slack in Education: A Conversation with Colleagues.
https://youtu.be/TgKNmWhvDw0?feature=shared

thurbem — 2024-04-22 22:10:39 UTC

Sign-up for one of the collaborative tools we'll be covering in this lesson. Up to 3 students can sign-up for each tool (complete by Wednesday, April 24, 11:59 pm et).

Sign-Up Sheet

Pros

thurbem — 2024-04-22 22:30:51 UTC

Available online
Easy to use
Has become the norm to use an OCT for work/school/personal
Organization is helpful
Allows for asynchronous collaboration

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Group Padlet Pros/Cons

finneyestr — 2024-04-27 22:41:59 UTC

Cons

thurbem — 2024-04-28 15:18:19 UTC

Fine line between professional and informal communication
Intrusive to work-life balance
Becoming too familiar with one tool and not trying others