Web Tools to Support Collaboration by Christina Mains https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g Learning Team A en-us 2016-07-22 11:26:39 UTC 2026-02-11 20:12:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Google Drive cmains2 https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116813343 https://www.google.com/drive/

Google Drive is an online storage service with multiple apps. This tool can be used in both educational and business settings. It offers many components such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. There are also other features such as E-mail with calendar, Google Voice, editors for drawing, web site creators, and several other tools. These web based tools are used to create, edit, and share Google documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Several users can share and collaborate on forms in any of the Google Drive tools.  

The cost for Google drive is 15 free Gb of storage and all features for free. Other options include $1.99/month for 100Gb storage, $9.99 for 1TB (1000Gb), and up to 30TB for $299/month. Other pricing options are also available as they may change from time to time. Schools may pay different pricing depending on the needs of the individual districts. 

Students can be introduced to Google Drive at any grade level. Middle to upper grade level students can benefit from the tools available for group projects and overall class sharing and collaboration. For example, as part of the writing process students can use shared Docs to edit the writing of peers, and receive feedback on their own writing. Also, teachers can proofread and edit students’ work on the docs as well. Collaborative homework can also be facilitated as students can work on a presentation using Slides and give each other feedback. The drawing component is a great feature for group projects, especially Social Studies and Science.  Graphic organizers can also be created as part of collaborative brainstorming.     

For more information on Google Drive visit  www.google.com/drive  

Created by: D. Paneque


 




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CoSketch is an online "whiteboard" that allows multiple users to instantly sketch and share their ideas with each other in real-time. In addition to free-handed sketching, CoSketch also provides users with a library of stamps and backgrounds as well as the ability to easily import their own images and pictures. Once an image has been created using CoSketch, it can be easily uploaded and embedded into blogs, websites, etc.

CoSketch can be used by educators and students alike to facilitate real-time collaboration and idea sharing. Using CoSketch, educators can help students to visualize concepts, elaborate on ideas, and share visuals they create. Students can work collaboratively to create visual models, demonstrate brainstorming and connections they've made, and share their learning with others.

CoSketch is free to use and does not require users to register for the site. It can be used in any internet browser, does not require installation, and runs without plugins.

To begin using CoSketch, visit: http://cosketch.com/

Created by Angela Kennedy

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Padlet is a free website and app.  There are premium versions for schools and companies. The school version is called Padlet Backpack and cost $5 a month per teacher or $45 annually per teacher. This gives teachers the ability to create unlimited free student accounts.

Padlet is basically a virtual poster or piece of paper.  People can add all different types of content, such as text, images, videos, attachments, links, etc.  People can simultaneously work on a Padlet from any device.

Padlet can be used for any grade level in any content area. Students can be researching a social studies topic such as Ancient Egypt. One student can add content about the geography of Ancient Egypt, while other students can be adding content about their own subtopic, such as belief system, social structure, religion, etc.

A class can have a Padlet for book reviews where they add a picture of a book and their review of it after they finish reading.

A teacher can pose a question for any subject, and students can each add their answers.

Students can make a Padlet for the human body, where each student adds content about a specific body system.

The possibilities are endless!  For common questions, visit http://jn.padlet.com/category/8-walls

Created by C. Mains]]> 2016-07-22 11:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116813400 Audra balewski  https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116853097 2016-07-23 21:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116853097 Learning team  https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116853101 2016-07-23 21:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116853101 Voice Thread debbiemerrill1 https://padlet.com/cmains2/ycm3y6rgfa3g/wish/116874248 http://voicethread.com/
VoiceThread is a multimedia presentation tool that incorporates images, documents, and videos. The presentation can be collaborated on, saved, and shared.  Users can review and collaborate on pages and can leave voice, text, audio file, or video responses to the VoiceThread.

A Single Educator License allows you to give 50 students their own accounts, create student usernames and automatically be made an editor of student work for $79 a year or $15 a month.

VoiceThread is highly efficient and easy for students to use.  Can be used to collaborate and produce presentations.  Students can draw on slides and use voice so both are presented at same time.  Voice Thread keeps discussions focused and increases participation and thoughful responses when working together.

Created by Debbie Merrill

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