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MY NAME: Grace Kopf
Name of the tool (Presenter Skype
shares this info)
Where to access this tool (web Safari: https://www.skype.com/en/ (which will then take
address) (Presenter shares this you to the website), Google Chrome:
info) https://www.skype.com/en/ (which is the same as Safari.
You can also download it on the app store on any mobile
device.
Brief instructions of how to use 1.) You can download on any computer, or mobile device.
the tool (please number these) 2.) You will then create an account if you do not already
(Presenter shares this info) have one. You will need an email, and password.
3.) Once you create your account, you will be able to
connect your contacts if you want or you can skip that part
and go on to using the app
4.) Then you are able to select what call type you would
like to do (phone calls or video calls). Once you select
which one you want to do, you are able to send a link to the
people you would like to communicate with.
5.) Make sure that your internet connection is good, so that
way you are able to see/hear everyone who is on the
call.
4 Positives and 3 challenges of Positives: Challenges:
using the tool (Presenter shares 1. You are able to 1. This might be hard
this info) create an account for PK-5 graders to
which is free, and it use, unless there is a
will never expire. parent or other
2. You are able to use guardian with them.
this tool on your 2. Sometimes the
phone, laptop, or connection with this
any mobile device. tool can be bad. So
3. You are able to talk you might close out of
to more than one the tool a few times.
person, so there can 3. You might not be able
be multiple people to have everyone you
talking at once. want in the call at the
4. Skype is easy for same time. You may
students and be limited to the
teachers to use on a number of people.
daily basis.
Together with your group 1. Skype can be used for middle schoolers if there is a
BRAINSTORM specific grade parental guardian with them to help them out. This way if a
level/subject matter ideas for student missed a day of school they could either talk to their
how the tool can be used in PK- teacher, or a friend in their classroom.
12. Add as many numbers as 2. Skype can be used for a group of high school students in
you need to (e.g. 1-3 if you have a spanish class who all have a final exam coming up, using
3 members in your group or 1-4 skype they can see if they understand one another's spanish
if you have 4). One idea per and help correct the students if needed.
peer. You should do this 3. Skype can be used in order for parents and teachers to
DURING your conversation. keep in contact with each other about their child's grades or
assignments and to schedule parents teacher conferences
due to scheduling conflicts.
PEER’S NAME: Jason Mills
Name of the tool (Presenter Twiddla
shares this info)
Where to access this tool (web Microsoft Edge – http://www.twiddla.com – Google
address) (Presenter shares this Chrome – www.twiddla.com – Mobile android device
info)
Brief instructions of how to 1. You can download Twiddla to internet browser and
use the tool (please number android device
these) (Presenter shares this
info) 2. Create an account with username and password. You
then can monitor who you give access to for the meeting or
lecture.
3. After the account is created send the URL to whoever
you want to invite and start student and teaching
collaborations right away.
4 Positives and 3 challenges of Positives: Challenges:
using the tool (Presenter shares 1. To create an 1. Free trial will last for
this info) account, it is free, only thirty days as a
and you can use a guest.
personal computer, 2. You will have to pay
laptop, or phone. $14 a month to
2. You can edit receive the pro
student and package to have
collaborated teacher unlimited participants
work in word, excel, in meetings, no time
and powerpoint. restraints on
3. There is a sandbox meetings, and any
trial mode for technical support if
Twiddla to learn needed.
how to use the tool 3. It will be harder for
properly. younger grades to
4. Twiddla is easy for understand concept
students and PK-2.
teachers to use.
Together with your group 1. 1. Interactive writing or math lessons for grades 3-5 to
BRAINSTORM specific grade practice their writing skills, spelling skills, and even math
level/subject matter ideas for skills. Teachers can have the class spell words, write words,
how the tool can be used in PK- and answer math problems separately, together, or as a
12. Add as many numbers as group.
you need to (e.g. 1-3 if you have 2. This would be a good tool to use for grades 3-5. This tool
3 members in your group or 1-4 is able to help students with all of the tools that they need.
if you have 4). One idea per Another good thing about this tool is, they are able to use it
peer. You should do this outside of school.
DURING your conversation. 3. Twiddla can be used for a middle school students in a
social studies class working on a group project, using
twiddla each student can save information they find from
different websites they find useful for the other students in
their group to see and refer to
PEER’S NAME: Katrina Skryzmoski
Name of the tool (Presenter Edmodo
shares this info)
Where to access this tool (web Internet browser (google chrome, safari, firefox, etc.)
address) (Presenter shares this www.edmodo.com
info) link:https://new.edmodo.com/?go2url=%2Fhome
Or download the app from the app store: Edmdoo
Brief instructions of how to Go to your internet browser of choice
use the tool (please number 1. Type in edmodo, or www.edmodo.com and the site
these) (Presenter shares this will then come up
info) 2. If the students are newly using the webpage there
will be a classroom code given from the teacher for
them to create a account
3. After creating an account the students will be able to
access whenever they need to by simply entering
their username and password
4 Positives and 3 challenges of Positives: Challenges:
using the tool (Presenter shares 1. Very easy to use 1. You must have
this info) once logged in internet access to use
2. A great way to ask this webpage
question from home 2. When not in the
to classmates or classroom, children P-
teacher about the on 6 may need more help
going classwork getting to the login
3. Free access webpage from home
4. This tool can be if not very “tech
downloaded as an savvy”, so they may
app on a need to have
smartphone/tablet, assistance with
or used from a parents
laptop/computer 3. Students are able to
talk to other
classmates on the
webpage but everyone
else can see it and it
can quickly become a
distraction if not used
in the correct way (for
classwork/lessons
only)
Together with your group 1. Edmondo would be a great tool to use in 7th to 12th
BRAINSTORM specific grade grade setting to monitor group work for book report
level/subject matter ideas for presentations or group presentations for a English or history
how the tool can be used in PK- class.
12. Add as many numbers as 2. As a teacher, they are able to post a video, or repost notes
you need to (e.g. 1-3 if you have from that day so students are able to go over what they have
3 members in your group or 1-4 learned in class that day.
if you have 4). One idea per 3. Edmodo can be used for a middle school teacher to ask
peer. You should do this the class a question as a whole and those who reply will
DURING your conversation. receive extra credit, kind of like a discussion board used in
college
