Cooperative+or+Collaborative+Learning+S17


 * Nikki Stone**
 * Cooperative Learning**
 * Resources:** Google Sites
 * Rating:** 10/10
 * Description:** Google sites is a free web siting service that allows users (with a Google account) to create web sites for their classroom, for student portfolios, for resumes, for lessons, and for any other purpose needed. Sites are easy to create using the provided templates and can support one or multiple authors to generate/share content.
 * Alignment with strategy:** Google Sites allows for one or multiple authors – a function that supports cooperative learning. As an undergrad, we used google sites to create project-based portfolio sites for small groups and I have seen teacher-created website for classroom use (including parent communication, student resources, and information sharing).

Jenna Hough Cooperative or Collaborative Learning **Resource:** Google Slides **Rating:** 10/10 **Description:** Google Slides is a Google app that is very comparable to PowerPoint, but with less bells and whistles because it’s free. To gain access all you have to do is create a Google account. You are able to create a presentation using a slide format. Much like other presentation software/applications you can change themes, add links, videos, and more. Everything you create saves right to your Google account. In addition to it’s convenience you can also share your work with others and allow them to edit the same presentation. (Teacher note: It’s a fantastic way to watch and comment on your students’ progress too.) **Alignment w/ Strategy:** Google Slides is an excellent collaborative learning tool because you can create a presentation as a group (just as we are), independently, or share it with a teacher. Students can be connected anytime or anywhere and on numerous devices.

Sarah Kemmer
 * Resource**: [|Sign up Genius]
 * Rating**: 8/10
 * Description**: Sign up Genius is a great way for teachers to read out to parents. Teachers are able to create sign-up for different types of events and easily share the URL with parents through one email. This feature allows others to see what items/areas are still available for sign up and what has been taken. Once signed up for the free tool (a paid subscription is also available) there is a step by step tutorial on how to make an event. Once creating the event, you are able to have parents/students sign up with their name, or name and email. By having the email option, others are able to contact each other to collaborate on information. One positive of this website is you are able to create the sign-up form with different layouts, questions, and information that your audience will see. (Teacher's note: I have used this for all of my school parties and it allows my classroom to have enough supplies without having too many of one option and saves on notes home. My school also uses this for PT conferences and it saves on thousands of emails home and hundreds of papers being printed off.)
 * Alignment with strategy:**

Leanne Colvin Resource: Quizlet (Website and app) Rating: 5/10 Description: When I saw cooperative and collaborative learning, Quizlet popped into my head immediately. The biggest reason is because, while the site is mostly used as a study tool, it has recently started Quizlet Live. Quizlet live allows the teacher to create a study set of at least 12 items. When all students are on their devices, the teacher can start the live study session. They go to the login link, enter in the live code, and type their name. Quizlet will separate everyone into random, equal groups The intention is that each group will have a question on their screen from the study set. However, the students within the group only have four responses available on their own screen. The students must talk with their groupmates to determine which person in the group has the correct answer to the question. That single student selects the answer the group chooses and if they are right, they advance to the next question. If they are wrong, the whole group is sent back to the beginning of the game. In order to win, a group must correctly answer all 12 questions consecutively. Having used this program with my students multiple times, I know that students must cooperate continuously if they want their group to succeed. The real time results of each team can be projected from the teacher's computer, so students know where they are in the game. My students prefer this game to a Kahoot style review because they can work with their peers to figure out the answers. Alignment: This website is heavy on the cooperation, but light on the collaboration. Students do not do any editing on documents, presentations, etc. together. They must cooperate to learn the material and advance their team to the goal. Because it only has one of the elements, I've given it a 5/10.

Ryan Brown Resource: Padlet - Website/App Rating: 8/10 Padlet is a website or app that allows you to create and customize a page, or padlet, to share with others. You send out the link of the padlet to those you wish to collaborate with and they post their responses on it in regards to the overall topic, idea, or question of the padlet. Those who have been given the link to the padlet can see all of the responses and ideas shared on the page by others. This program allows for students to come together and share ideas and solutions. The students can use their padlet to help guide them on a larger group project or share responses with their teacher.

Eric Daniel Resource: [|Doodletoo] website Rating:6/10 Description:Doodletoo is a collaborative website, which allows contributors to draw in real time on a "scratch pad". While notes and chat can be added, the primary method of sharing is through drawing, which is similar to the classic "Paint" programs on many computers. While this program allows collaboration in a "private room", so that it is not available, a drawback is that the main page appears much like a graffiti wall, that anyone can draw on. Alignment with strategy: Doodletoo is a form of communication and collaboration software. Students are able to interact via multimedia, whether they are in the same classroom, or geographically separate. Doodletoo not only allows for chat, but the drawing feature is helpful for brainstorming and creation of diagrams/images.


 * Jaclyn Trahan**
 * Resource: [|educreations] APP**
 * Rating: 7/10**
 * Description:** Educreations is an educational app that resembles an individual whiteboard for the user. This app is a collaborative tool for teachers and students. Users can record themselves teaching a lesson or creating a presentation. Educreations has pen tools that change color and a microphone to record the screen and what is being played. It can be used with classroom instruction for group projects and lessons.
 * Alignment with Strategy:** Educreations allows learners to work collaboratively through the sharing of presentations on a number of sites like youtube, twitter, google drive, edmodo, and facebook. Users can also work together on creating a presentation together while it records both of their voices. The presentation and lessons can be replayed over and over so any number of users can access it. The one downside is that it can't be edited on a different screen at the same time.

Kory Stevens Resource: [|FaceTime] App Rating: 8/10 Description: The FaceTime app is a communication tool that is used to video chat with another person. This app has great voice and picture quality. This app is much more personal than a simple text message. You have the ability to show body language, voice inflection and mood through this app. Those things can not be shown through an email or text message. You also have the ability to show the person you are FaceTiming with pictures and video on maybe a project you are working on. The only downside to this app is that you aren't able to FaceTime with more then one person. Alignment with Strategy: FaceTime allows people to collaborate through video about projects, lessons or just to talk. I use FaceTime more then text messages to talk to my students because I don't have students who can speak or text. My students are very visual. They can read my mood by listening to my voice inflection or body language. If you really want to build a closer relationship with students FaceTime is the way to do it. I honestly think people don't FaceTime as much because they feel uncomfortable having to look someone in the face. Text messaging is just easier. I challenge anyone to FaceTime instead of text messaging.

Alex Talmadge Resource: [|Classkick] Rating: 8/10
 * Description:** With Classkick, teachers are able to create slides, add text, photos, links, and drawings for students to view and edit. The best part is that teachers can see what students are doing in real time. This was a great tool to use when I had a sub earlier this year. I set up an assignment and I was at home commenting on their work as they completed each slide. You can sort of compare this to Google Slides but students have their own "copy" and don't have to share anything back with teachers or classmates. With a simple change to the settings, students can request feedback from the instructor or their classmates. By pressing the 'raise hand' button, the teacher gets notified and students can check to see if anyone needs help.
 * Alignment with Strategy:** Students sign into each assignment with a unique code from the teacher. They enter their name and get right to work. If students enter the same name, they can collaborate on the same assignment on different iPads. I have noticed some lag within the app when students are working under the same name. Students love to help or give feedback to each others work when possible and this particular feedback is very meaningful.

Shawn Peklo Resource: [|LiveBinders] Rating: 8 out of 10 Description:This is a website and app that allows both teachers and students to present their information and share it with everyone involved. It allows teachers to share certain links, assignments, and announcements to both students and parents to make sure that they are informed at all times. Livebinders allows teachers and students specifically to be organized both inside and outside the classroom. The website can assure you that all of the information will be in one specific place and parents and students will not have to scramble to find the information. Alignment with Strategy: LiveBinders allows you take what maybe you created in the classroom with a regular binder and share it collectively to the class. Even if it was something that was not discussed in the classroom, the teacher can post websites, videos,notes, and clips from the lesson and the students can provide feedback if the information was something they liked or disliked. This website is especially good for collaborative learning because if students have a project that needs to be done outside of the classroom, they can post what they have researched or found on the internet, etc. Students would be able to know if someone has already discussed the information or they can provide feedback, comments, and tips on how to make the project better without being together in a classroom environment.

Brittany DeRupa Pro- Students can easily upload links and files to share with group members. Con- Basic membership only allows for 2 collaborators and very little storage. Educational pricing is available but, there are similar apps that are free and offer similar features.
 * Cooperative or Collaborative Learning**
 * Resource:** [|NoteApp]
 * Rating**: 7/10
 * Description:** This website/app is a giant corkboard. After creating an account, anyone can create a board. Once the board is created, you can invite collaborators. Students may click anywhere on the board to leave a post it note, upload a file, or attach a link.
 * Alignment with Strategy:** NoteApp aligns with the strategy of cooperative/collaborative learning because it allows collaborators to work together and post notes, links, and upload files. It is a great way of keeping track who needs to do what for a project. All group notes can be in one place and all members would have access to it.

Cheryl Barden
 * Cooperative or Collaborative Learning**
 * Resourse:**[|Blackboard Collaborate]
 * Rating:7/10**
 * Description:** Blackboard collaborate is a program in which the instructor is able access a whiteboard so all can collaborate together. They are also able to share notes and documents.Teachers can also establish groups so collaborative work can happen in breakout sessions. This program is especially effective with online classes or distance learning. I rated it a seven due to the fact that some of the tools are a little bit complicated to use. I also seemed to run into problems with synchronicity. I found it to be glitchy and would freeze up. The program does what it says it will do however the technical difficulties were frustrating.
 * Alignment with Strategy:** Blackboard Collaborate aligns with the strategy of cooperative/collaborative learning because it's tools allow students and instructors to engage with one another in a virtual collaboration.


 * Mark York**
 * Collaborative learning**
 * resource: [|groupme]**
 * Rating: 5/10**
 * Description: if you lack a plan, it is great to coordinate rapidly. whether people use it from their smart phone or device, it will allow communications with any number of people. For those that do not opt to get the app, the information comes and goes through the phone as a text message (text or pictures). Small offices or social groups can maintain one for no cost and it facilitates rapid dissemination of information.**
 * Alignment with strategy: access to this app is best for collaboration through communication, not editing products or documents. I find the ability to include a large number of people in a group helps keep the organization flat, but also facilitates quick decisions that can be made rapidly. This lacks the ability to share files and work on them simultaneously.**

Dawn Weller Cooperative Learning Pilter, H., Hubbell, E. R., & Kuhn, M. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Denver, CO: McRel. Inc., P. (2017, Febuary 4). Prezi. Retrieved from Prezi Collaborate : https://prezi.com/collaborate/
 * Resource: ** Prezi
 * Source: ** https://prezi.com/prezi-for-education/
 * Rating: ** 8 out of 10
 * Brief description: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;"> Prezi is a cloud based presentation software. Prezi is a broad-spectrum web-based software that is used by students, educators, the business sector, or anyone who might have a need for a presentation. Prezi provides templates and animations all built into one easy model to use, even if you are a beginner! (Prezi, 2017)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Instructional strategy alignmen **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">t: Prezi is web-based and this allows for collaboration through the cloud. More than one person can work on the presentation at the same time. The only part that discourages its use for collaboration is that feature requires a membership.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">References **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Ronald Barranco <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Resource: Twiddla (website application) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Rating: 9/10 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Description: Twiddla is an online whiteboard application with built-in support for voice conferencing. Users can browse and share websites within the collaborative workspace. Twiddla is a commercial website with multiple subscription options. Everything is accessed through a web browser; no plug-ins or downloads are required. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Alignment with strategy: Twiddla enables collaboration by allowing students to share an online workspace together. Students can browse web pages together and annotate them using text and drawing tools. Twiddla could be used for group projects for planning, brainstorming, or collaborative research. This tool would be especially effective for students that are working in a distance learning environment because it supports both screen sharing and voice conferencing.

Name: Chris Curry

Resource: [|Trello]. Website.

Rating: 10

Description: This tool will help groups stay organized. The Boards, created by the participants, are able to pull files from an individual’s computer, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. You can add members, set a schedule with due dates. Additionally, team members can include checklists for keeping on track and labels to ensure everyone stays focused.

Alignment with strategy: A website tool to allow groups or teams to cooperate and collaborate while learning.