Web 2.0 Interactive Tools: A Quick Guide

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Web 2.0 Interactive Tools:A Quick Guide

MOHAMED AMIN EMBI

Centre for Academic AdvancementUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2013

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CHAPTER 1 SOCRATIVE

What is Socrative?…………………………………………………...16

Benefits of Socrative……...………………………………………………

Ways of using Socrative……………………………….…………………

Get started with Socrative.…………………………………………….

References……………………………………………………………22

CHAPTER 2 EDISTORM

What is Edistorm?..………………………………………………………

Benefits of Edistorm………....……………………………………..……..

Using Edistorm in the classroom…………………………………...……

Get started with Edistorm………………………………………………

References……………………………………………………………….

CHAPTER 3 TWIDDLA

What is Twiddla?……………………………………………....................

Advantages of Twiddla……………….…………………………………

Ways of using Twiddla for teaching……………………………………..

Get started with Twiddla………………………………………………...

References………………………………………………………………

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CHAPTER 4 WALLWISHER

What is Wallwisher?…………………………………………………70

Benefits of using Wallwisher.…………………………………………….

Using Wallwisher as a research tool………………………………..

Get started with Wallwisher…………………………………………72

References……………………………………………………………80

CHAPTER 5 TYPEWITH.ME

What is TypeWith.me?........................................................................................

Ways for students and teachers to use TypeWith.me………………..

Get started with TypeWith.me…………..………………………………

References……………………………………………………………….

CHAPTER 6 VOICETHREAD

What is a Voicethread?………………………………………………..1

Benefits of using Voicethread………………………………………....1

Ways of using Voicethread…………………..………………………….

Usage in teaching and learning…………………………………………...

Get started with Voicethread.…………………………………………2

References………………………………………………………………

CHAPTER 7 MIND42

What is a Mind42?....……………………………………………...……..1

Advantages of Mind42..…..…………………………………………....1

Using Mind42……………………………..……………………………....

Get started with Mind42…….…………………………………………2

References…………………………………………………………….6

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CHAPTER 8 SYNC.IN

What is Sync.In?………………………………………………………….

Advantages of Sync.In.……………………………………………………

Get started with Sync.In………………………………………………..

References………………………………………………………………..

CHAPTER 9 POLL EVERYWHERE

What is Poll Everywhere?……………………………………………..1

Ideas for usage in class...………………………………………………..1

Benefits of Poll Everywhere…………………………………………..….

Get started with Poll Everywhere…………………………………......

References………………………………………………………………8

CHAPTER 10 SCRIBLAR

What is Scribblar?....…………………………………………………1

Benefits of Scribblar………………………………………………

Example of how Scribblar support learning…………………………….

Get started with Scribblar…………………………………………...3

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Chapter 1: Socrative 1

WHAT IS SOCRATIVE?

Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to

engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games

via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.

(Source: http://www.socrative.com/)

BENEFITS OF SORATIVE

The following are some benefits for using Socrative:

Socrative was created by a group of teachers.

It is interactive and engaging.

It provides immediate feedback via formative assessments.

It is paperless.

It saves time when grading assignments.

Students can use Socratic on any device, on any platform.

(Source: http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-

socrative-as-formative.html)

Chapter 1SOCRATIVE

2 Chapter 1: Socrative

WAYS OF USING SOCRATIVE

The following are ways of using Socrative as formative assessment:

True or False Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Short Response

Visual Data (Bar graphs and visual short responses)

Exit Ticket

Pre-Assessment

Post-Assesment

Create Short Quizzes

Upload Premade Quizzes

Reflection

Collect Background Knowledge

Quick Check for Understanding

Voting on best responses

(Source: http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-

socrative-as-formative.html)

Chapter 1: Socrative 3

GET STARTED WITH SOCRATIVE

Go to: http://www.socrative.com/

Starting the RoomSTEP 2

STEP 1

Before you can startusing Socrative, you

need to ‘Sign Up’first.

If you arestudent, youcan log in

using‘Student Log

In’.

If you areteacher, youcan log in

using‘Teacher Log

In’.


Then, click the ‘CreateAccount’ button. Then, youneed to fill up another form

regarding your personaldetails.

Or, you can clickthe ‘Get startednow!” button at

the SocrativeHome page.

After that, you canstart using your

Socrative byclicking this button.

Insert youremail andpassword.

Chapter 1:Socrative 5

(a) Teacher login

(b) Student login

Once you are loggedin as teacher, you

will have your ownroom number.

Edit your profile,remove users fromyour room and logout from Socrative.

When thestudents log in,

they need toinsert the roomnumber that you

have created.

Use the activities tocreate and manageyour questions and

quizzes.

Then, click the‘Join Room’

button.


Single Question Activities

(Teacher) (Student)

STEP 3

Teacher’s roomnumber and the

number ofstudents in the

room.

Student will log inusing the given roomnumber and wait for

the question to beprompted by the

teacher.The teacher can askthe question verballyand choose the type

of answer to beresponded by the

students.


(teacher) (student)

(teacher) (student)

The students will choosethe answers based on the

type of answers theteacher chooses.

The teacher will waitfor the response from

the students.

This is the result of theresponses from the students.

The teacher can end theactivity or proceed with

another activity.

Students will wait thenext activity from

teacher.


Creating QuizzeSTEP 4

Then, go to‘Create a

Quiz’.

Click at the‘Manage Quizzes’

button.


Choose the typeof questions.

Insert theQuiz name.

Type your questionand the possible

answers.

Then, click the‘Save’ button.


This is anexample of a quiz

created.


Starting the QuizSTEP 5

Go to ‘StartQuiz’.


(Teacher) (Student)

(Teacher) (Student)

The teacher willselect the quiz.

The teacher will sendeach question to the

students and wait for theirresponses.

The student will startresponding to the

questions posed by theteacher, and then click the

‘Submit’ button.

The student will waitfor the question to be

prompted by theteacher.


(Teacher) (Student)

(Teacher) (Student)

The teacher will receive theresponse from the students andthen can click the ‘Send Next

Questions to Students’.

The students will received thenext question from teacher and

can choose the right answer.

The teacher willwait for the

response from thestudents.

The students willwait for the nextquestion from

teacher.


(Teacher) (Student)

Students will clickthe ‘Done’ button.

This is theresponse

received byteacher.

The teacher canclick the ‘End

Activity’ button ifshe/he does nothave any more

questions to ask.


REFERENCES

http://www.socrative.com/ [13 February 2013]

http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-socrative-as-

formative.html [13 February 2013]

16 Chapter 2: Edistorm

WHAT IS EDISTORM?

The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and

brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible

brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features

and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom. You can brainstorm

and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to

organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can have

their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal

groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a

collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the

screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky

notes in the work space. Public and individual Edistorm are free to create,

but premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.

(Source: http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434)

Chapter 2EDISTORM


WHAT IS EDISTORM?

The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and

brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible

brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features

and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom. You can brainstorm

and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to

organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can have

their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal

groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a

collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the

screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky

notes in the work space. Public and individual Edistorm are free to create,

but premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.


Chapter 2EDISTORM

Chapter 2: Edistorm 17

BENEFITS OF EDISTORM

The following are some benefits you can get by using Edistorm:

1. No hastle because of known concept of 'sticky notes'.

2. Understandable for everyone.

3. Easy way to brainstorm and plan.

4. Makes brainstorming and planning much easier and more pleasant.

5. Possible to use from different locations and work together in real-

time.

6. No longer bound to location.

7. Measure results.

8. Can share images, videos and links.

9. No need to install software.

10. It is free.

(Source: http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-

online-brainstorming-and.html)

USING EDISTORM IN THE CLASSROOM

The following are some ideas of using Edistorm in the classroom:

Edistorm offers an exceptional opportunity for students to

brainstorm, collaborate, and group ideas.

Students can use Edistorm to brainstorm ideas for writing, research,

for grouping ideas, and collaborating on group projects.


Create an Edistorm for your students and ask them to group like

ideas, sort, and expand on thoughts. This could be done for any

historical event, literature, science concept, and even phonics.

Students could practice spelling by typing out their spelling words

along with a sentence or synonyms on sticky notes. Then, they can

group words by spelling pattern or common phoneme blends.

Create an Edistorm of sticky notes with English words and sticky

notes with a foreign language word on them. Students can work

together to group words with their meanings.

In math, create Edistorm with word problems on one color of sticky

note and answers on another set of sticky notes.

Students can work to create groups of problems and their solutions.

Edistorm can be used for whole class activities using an interactive

whiteboard, the class can brainstorm together and collect ideas or

use the grouping feature in an activity created by the teacher or

students.



GET STARTED WITH EDISTORM

Go to http://www.edistorm.com/

Creating an Account

Then, clickthe ‘Sign

Up’ button.

Click at thisbutton.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.


Creating a Strom

To know moreabout Edistorm,you can watch

the introductoryEdistrom video

here.

STEP 3

Or you can continueusing Edistorm by

clicking the ‘CreateNew Storm’ button.

Fill in therequired

information.

Open your Edistormand click at the

‘Create a Storm’button.


(a) Adding Sticky Notes

Then, click the‘Create’button’.

Click at the‘STICKY’ tab.

This is anexample of your‘Storm’ being

displayed.

Type yournotes here. Then, click at

the ‘Add Idea’button’.

Select thecolor of sticky

notes.


(b) Adding Photos

(c) Inserting Videos

Enter thevideo URL

fromyoutube or

vimoe.

Click at the‘VIDEO’ tab.

Select the pictureyou want to

insert.

Click at the‘PHOTO’ tab.

Then, click the‘Open’ button.

Then, click the‘Upload Image’

button’.

Then, click atthe ‘AddVideo’button’.


An example of a storm created.

Sharing

Sticky notes.

ImageVideo

STEP 4

Go to‘Share’.

Click at the‘Invite Users’

button.

Then, click at the‘Send Invites’

button.

You caninvite othersby sendingthe URL

address ofyour stormor you caninvite themvia emailaddress.


REFERENCES

http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434 [16 October 2012]

http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-online-

brainstorming-and.html [16 October 2012]

Chapter 1: Scrible 25

Chapter 3: Twiddla 25

WHAT IS TWIDDLA?

Twiddla is an online collaboration tool that is easy to use, does not require

any downloads or complicated firewall stuff, and is free for anybody. It is like

having a whiteboard skin on top of any web page or uploaded image. Users

can mark up this whiteboard layer and interact with the web page at the

same time and in real time, with people from all over the world.

(Source: http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx)

ADVANTAGES OF TWIDDLA

The following are some advantages of Twiddla:

It is free.

It is available to anyone, anytime.

No plug ins – only web browser needed.

Interact with the web (or any uploaded picture, document or widget)

and mark it up at the same time.

(Source: http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx)

Chapter 3TWIDDLA

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WAYS OF USING TWIDDLA FOR TEACHING

1. When holding in person office hours is not possible, Twiddla would

be excellent for holding online office hours. Online tutoring typically

uses shared whiteboards, and helping students during office hours is

very similar to tutoring. Tutors generally have to provide help

without advance preparation, and Twiddla is excellent for quick,

impromptu interaction using both words and drawings. The student’s

access to the whiteboard would make it easier for the teacher to lead

the student into finding his own answers. To set up online office

hours, a teacher could communicate the time and the URL to his

students, then wait for them to navigate to the Twiddla session

during the scheduled time period.

2. Another scenario where Twiddla would be useful would be in

instructing students on how to use a particular website, for example

their course's website. The instructor could lead the students

webpage by webpage within Twiddla, using the drawing tools to point

out the important buttons, links and other features. The drawings

would disappear when navigating away from each page, but if the

markings are just simple pointers and highlights, this should not be a

major drawback.

3. A teacher could give an effective live online presentation using

Twiddla. Twiddla sessions cannot be saved and reloaded like a

PowerPoint presentation. However, an instructor could save a set of

image files in a folder, and upload each of them to Twiddla before


giving the presentation. Besides drawings and photos, the images

could be snippets of text or mathematical functions. Ideally, these

would be PNG files with a transparent background to avoid obscuring

the view of other images on the whiteboard. he Etherpad

background could be used to allow the teacher to make impromptu

notes. This would probably be best combined with an audio feature

so that the teacher can speak while manipulating the images for the

lecture. Twiddla does include voice channel.

4. A lecture given by Twiddla would be more dynamic than a slide

presentation. It would give the lecturer the power to move and

interact the images on his board in different ways. It would also give

him the opportunity to ask a student to complete a figure using the

elements on the whiteboard.

(Source: http://mikescandi.blogspot.com/2011/02/web-20-tool-review-

twiddla.html)


GET STARTED WITH TWIDDLA

Go to: http://www.twiddla.com/

Start Using a TwiddlaSTEP 2

To get access toProfessional Level

features such as unlimiteddocument storage, privatemeetings, presentations,custom urls and more,

click “Start your 30 DayFree Trial” and create

account.

STEP 1

If you do not want tosign up and directlystart a new meeting,you can click here.

If you want totry using the

Twiddla, clickhere.

http://www.twiddla.com/


Click here toopen

Twiddla’smain home

page.

Twiddla tools forediting a whiteboard.

Tools to insert images,documents, widgets &

codes andmathematical

formulas.

Click here tochange your

meeting roomsetting.

Save thewhiteboard

view.

Invite others to thismeeting by

inserting their emailaddresses.

Copy and sendthis link to

invite people tothis meeting.

Write here tochat or start aconversation.


Twiddla ToolsSTEP 3

Clean andgo to new

whiteboard.

Insert urladdress to

view the webpage on thewhiteboard.

Open theEtherPad to

create pad text. Itcan synchronized

and view byeveryone.

Insertdocument suchas doc., ppt.,xls. or pdf.

Uploadimages on thewhiteboard.

Use penciltool to draw

on whiteboard.

Tool toerase.

Insertshapes.

Add andedit text.

You can viewthis toolbar at thebottom of your

whiteboard.


a) Inserting Images

b) Inserting Documents

To insertimages on

yourwhiteboard,

click ‘Images’.

You can choose anyimages you want

here.

Then, choosethe documentsfrom your file.

To insert documentson your whiteboard,click ‘Documents’.

Your uploadeddocument will appearhere. Click at the iconand it will be insertedon your whiteboard.


c) Inserting Widgets & Codes

d) Inserting Mathematical Formulas

Click at‘Widgets &

Code’.

Copy andpaste the

embed codehere. You can

view theitem you

embed here.

Click the‘Embed!’ buttonto insert the item

you embed onthe whiteboard.

Then click‘click to

embed’ toinsert on thewhiteboard.

Click at‘Mathematical

formulas’.

Choose themathematical

formulas.

The formula youchoose will appearhere. You can edit

and insert thenumber.


This is an example of themathematical formula you

have inserted. You cancollaborate and ask yourstudent to do the solution

online.


REFERENCES

http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx [5 Januari 2012]

http://mikescandi.blogspot.com/2011/02/web-20-tool-review-twiddla.html [5

January 2012]

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WHAT IS WALLWISHER?

Wallwisher is a collaborative tool that lets users be prosumers rather

consumers (Sharon Tonner 2011). It allow users to post their thoughts on a

common topic using electronic sticky notes on a shared digital wall. The

sticky note can incorporate an image, audio or video using the appropriate

web address link (Sharon Tonner 2011). Wallwisher can be also used for

personal note taking, to-do lists, feedback collection, etc. Best of all there is

no signup needed- simply create a wall and start posting (Anon. 2011).

BENEFITS OF USING WALLWISHER

The following are some benefits of using Wallwisher:

1. To allow in a collaborative conversation.

2. To brainstorm an idea.

3. To access discussions and ideas.

4. To provide an interactive area that incorporates text, audio and visual

materials.

5. To make the survey interactive through responding using mobile

devices that has internet accessibility.

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6. A wall that offers individual feedback when determining a decision

that needs a group vote.

7. A wall that tracks the completion status for each group member's

task (Anon. 2011).

USING WALLWISHER AS A RESEARCH TOOL

Collaborative research by working in small groups to find information

(http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-

research.html).

Provides a very simple way to gather feedback from

respondents (http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/).

Brainstormed and shared short simple ideas of research among

research group (http://www.teachmaths-

inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-ibl.htm).

Received and record the feedback of the research.


GET STARTED WITH WALLWISHER

Go to:http://www.wallwisher.com/

Log in/Register

Click ‘Build a wall’if you do not want togo at login/register

page.

Click the loginbutton at the top

right hand corner.

STEP 2

STEP 1


Building & Customizing Walls

Then click the‘SIGN UP’ button.

Fill in the theWallwisher

account.

If you already havean account, just click

‘LOG IN’.

STEP 3

Click at the ‘Build awall’ button.


Choose the existingimage you want or youcan browse the image

you like from yourcomputer or website.

Choose your privacy setting.You can control who canread, write and post notes

into your wall.

You can delete thewall you have

created.

Choose a themefor your wall.

Change yourwall URLaddress.

Insert yourwall title anddescription.


Typing Sticky Notes

Inserting Images

Double clickthe wall toadd sticky

notes.

Enter yourname.

Write your messagehere.

Add any item or format from a web linkor upload from your computer or youcan take a photo from your webcam.

Insert an imageURL location

here.

STEP 4

STEP 5


Inserting Videos

An example of animage added.

Click to zoom theimage.

Insert a URL locationof a video link here.

STEP 6


Inserting Documents

Click at the videoto view and play.

Click this icon toupload a file from

your computer.

STEP 7


Click here tobrowse the file.

An example ofa document

viewed.

Click at thedocument to

view.


Sharing WallwisherSTEP 8

Mobilize yourwall using the

scan code.

Copy and pastethe embed codeonto your blogor web page.

Share your wallusing social

tools or you cansubscribe, snapand email thewall to others.

Click ‘Share’.


REFERENCES

Anon. 2011. Wallwisher: A new way to promote student collaboration for

online colleges. http://blog.ecollegefinder.org/post/Wallwisher-A-New-

Way-to-Promote-Student-Collaboration-for-Online-Colleges.aspx [14

March 2011]

Sharon Tonner. 2011. Wallwisher. http://i-c-t.wikispaces.com/WALLWISHER

[14 March 2011]

http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-research.html[17 May 2012]

http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/ [17 May 2012]

http://www.teachmaths-inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-ibl.htm [17 May 2012]

46 Chapter 5: TypeWith.me

WHAT IS TYPEWITH.ME?

TypeWith.me is an online document collaboration tool which works in real

time. It is a very important web2.0 tool for teachers and educators .it is free ,

easy, simple to use and above all does not need any registration .It has a cool

functionality that allows users to work on the same document and at the

same time.

(Source: http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-

quick-educative-online.html)

WAYS FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS TO USE TYPEWITH.ME

The following are some ways how TypeWith.me can be used by students and

teachers:

1. Students paired in groups can work on a single document with each

one adding and editing is content

2. Teacher provides a neutral piece of writing for students to work on it

online; they can add explanations and embed it in the document

3. Teacher can use it with students to get the whole class answers on a

subject pertaining to their content-area study

Chapter 5TYPEWITH.ME

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4. Teach students how to write a piece of writing , a resume , a letter

ect

5. Teachers can use it to collaborate between each other, setting on a

meeting time/place.

(Source: http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-

quick-educative-online.html)


GET STARTED WITH TYPEWITH.ME

Go to: http://willyou.typewith.me/

Start Using TypeWith.meSTEP 2

At theTypeWith.me

page, click ‘NewPad’ to create new

document.

STEP 1

Or, you cancreate/open a newdocument with thename by typing the

title of the documenthere and then click

‘OK’.

http://willyou.typewith.me/


Use these tools toedit your

document.

To modify yourdocument, type

the text area.


You can Import/Exportthe pad from/todifferent format.

Share and embed thispad using the link and

embed code given.

Show the number ofconnected users.

Show thehistory of this

pad.


REFERENCES

http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-quick-

educative-online.html [6 January 2012].

http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-quick-educative-online.html

http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-quick-educative-online.html

52 Chapter 6: Voicethread

WHAT IS VOICETHREAD?

VoiceThread is an Internet-based application that allows users to create a

shared presentation as a media album that visitors can asynchronously

comment on either by text, voice, or video. The presentation can include

any form of digital media, including images, audio, video, and text. The

resulting output of this combination of the digital presentation and

accumulated viewer comments is called a “VoiceThread.” Completed

VoiceThreads can then be shared on the VoiceThread site or embedded into

Web pages or blogs. They can also be exported for offline consumption

running from a computer hard drive, a DVD, a video-enabled MP3 player, or

a mobile phone. In short, VoiceThread allows an entire group conversation

to be collected from anywhere in the world and then shared for playback in

one place. VoiceThread has been referred to as a “group audio blog”

because, like a blog, it fosters comments on a topic but goes further by

allowing these comments to be offered in audio format. (Penn State 2009).

Chapter 6VOICETHREAD


WHAT IS VOICETHREAD?

VoiceThread is an Internet-based application that allows users to create a

shared presentation as a media album that visitors can asynchronously

comment on either by text, voice, or video. The presentation can include

any form of digital media, including images, audio, video, and text. The

resulting output of this combination of the digital presentation and

accumulated viewer comments is called a “VoiceThread.” Completed

VoiceThreads can then be shared on the VoiceThread site or embedded into

Web pages or blogs. They can also be exported for offline consumption

running from a computer hard drive, a DVD, a video-enabled MP3 player, or

a mobile phone. In short, VoiceThread allows an entire group conversation

to be collected from anywhere in the world and then shared for playback in

one place. VoiceThread has been referred to as a “group audio blog”

because, like a blog, it fosters comments on a topic but goes further by

allowing these comments to be offered in audio format. (Penn State 2009).

Chapter 6VOICETHREAD

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BENEFITS OF USING VOICETHREAD

InfoTech4Lrng (2008) suggest the following benefits of using Voicethread:

1. Simple and easy.

2. Focus on the content instead of the tool; can serve as a form of free

writing.

3. Requires simple hardware and minimal memory requirements,

minimal tech-barrier.

4. Encourages collaborative storytelling.

5. Ability to use powerful images - one or many.

6. Users can zoom in to see detail and out to see big picture.

7. Ability to add text.

8. Easy to capture voices.

9. Inspires ongoing conversation about each image.

10. Build fluency, precision and voice in second language.

11. New dimension for creative analysis of historical photographs, maps

and artifacts.

12. Ability to give and receive feedback from peers, teachers [formative

and summative assessment], parents and other relatives, local and

global community.

13. Can be used “as a storytelling tool, a deep thinking tool, a research

tool, an expository communication tool, and even an assessment

tool”.

14. Allows for differentiation to accomodate different learning needs and

styles, another option for struggling or reluctant writers.

15. Allows the teachers to seamlessly integrate digital collaboration into

the curriculum.


WAYS OF USING VOICETHREAD?

A VoiceThread allows every student in a class to easily record audio

commentary about the ideas and experiences that are important to them.

Whether it’s an event, a project, or a milestone, students can tell their story

in their own voice,and then share it with the world. For educators, a

VoiceThread offers a way to teach the principles of good digital citizenship as

well as providing a single vessel to capture and then share all the diverse

personalities of an entire class. A VoiceThread can be managed with little

effort, creating digital heirlooms that can be shared by students, parents, and

educators alike. Pride and excitement is clearly evident in student voices as

they “publish” and archive their work.

(Source: http://voicethread.com/image/voicethreads_in_the_classroom.pdf)

USAGE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

VoiceThread is an application that makes it easy to assemble visual media in a

presentation. In providing a simple venue for sharing, creating, and assessing

media projects, such applications may promote greater digital literacy and

greater enthusiasm for multimedia creation. What sets VoiceThread apart

from these other applications is its easy integration of voice and other types

of media for commenting on an original artifact. VoiceThread offers a natural

online interaction that lends itself to students presenting and defending their

work before experts and peers. It seems reasonable that an environment

that provides an easy way for students to listen to and add to the work of

their peers may encourage more authentic peer assessment. Evaluations that


include verbal and visual cues in each student’s own voice may be easier for

students to interpret. In disciplines where students create a portfolio of their

work, VoiceThread provides the opportunity to build annotated

presentations that include voice, video, and text explanations of what they

have done. Group and personal reflections can also be collected and

preserved. By far the greatest potential of VoiceThread lies in the creative

oppor tunity it provides for students to tell their own stories and to

contribute to or directly critique the narratives of their peers (Educause

2009).

The following are some ideas for using Voicethread in teaching and learning

(InfoTech4Lrng 2008):

1. Create or select images to accompany original poetry, poetic

devices or research.

2. Record personal, family or community history, historic events or an

oral history project, documentaries or essays.

3. Create an photo album of your school or library narrated by

students.

4. Share oral reports about research through digital story.

5. Opportunity for students to develop interview skills.

6. Interview techniques.

7. Build confidence with peers.

8. Asking open ended questions.

9. Providing interviewee time to elaborate.

10. Follow up questions.

11. Develop editing skills – eliminate errors and pauses.

12. Collaborate with a school in another location.


13. Illustrated booktalks.

14. Students record thoughts while previewing document or draft

comments.

15. Exploring science material to demonstrate their use in labs,

innovation and space exploration.


GET STARTED WITH VOICETHREAD

Go to: http://www.voicethread.com

Signing/Registering with VoiceThread

STEP 3

Start uploading image/video

Click hereto sign in or

register.

You will see thisbasic account

navigation page onceyou are signed in.

STEP 1

STEP 2


GET STARTED WITH VOICETHREAD

Go to: http://www.voicethread.com

Signing/Registering with VoiceThread

STEP 3

Start uploading image/video

Click hereto sign in or

register.

You will see thisbasic account

navigation page onceyou are signed in.

STEP 1

STEP 2


Creating VoiceThreads

a) Uploading Images & Videos

Click ‘Create’tab.

Click ‘Upload’ tostart uploading yourimages, documents

or videos.

Uploadfiles from

yourcomputer.

Upload a filehosted onlineat a specific

URL.

Upload an imageor video using

webcam.

STEP 3


Creating VoiceThreads

a) Uploading Images & Videos

Click ‘Create’tab.

Click ‘Upload’ tostart uploading yourimages, documents

or videos.

Uploadfiles from

yourcomputer.

Upload a filehosted onlineat a specific

URL.

Upload an imageor video using

webcam.

STEP 3


b) Comment

Once you haveuploaded your images

or videos, you canstart commenting

them. You also candelete your own

comments anytime.

Now, you can start giving comments to your own or others VoiceThread. Youcan choose either to give text, audio or video comments.


b) Comment

Once you haveuploaded your images

or videos, you canstart commenting

them. You also candelete your own

comments anytime.

Now, you can start giving comments to your own or others VoiceThread. Youcan choose either to give text, audio or video comments.


c) Share VoiceThread

Click ‘Share’ toshare your

VoiceThread withothers.

Invite yourfriends through

email.

You can add friendsby creating group.

Click here andcopy the URL

link.


c) Share VoiceThread

Click ‘Share’ toshare your

VoiceThread withothers.

Invite yourfriends through

email.

You can add friendsby creating group.

Click here andcopy the URL

link.


Publishing option is avery important to ensure

your VoiceThread isviewable to other users.

Everyone can viewyour Voice Thread.

Commentsbeing accepted.

After each comment ismade, you must

approve it before it isvisible to others.

Viewable in the"Browse" section on

VoiceThread'shomepage.

Then click ‘save’.


Publishing option is avery important to ensure

your VoiceThread isviewable to other users.

Everyone can viewyour Voice Thread.

Commentsbeing accepted.

After each comment ismade, you must

approve it before it isvisible to others.

Viewable in the"Browse" section on

VoiceThread'shomepage.

Then click ‘save’.


Viewing VoiceThreads

Click ‘MyVoice’ tab toview the VoiceThread

you have created.

Click ‘Menu’ to edit theVoiceThread you have

created.

STEP 4


Viewing VoiceThreads

Click ‘MyVoice’ tab toview the VoiceThread

you have created.

Click ‘Menu’ to edit theVoiceThread you have

created.

STEP 4


REFERENCES

Educause. .2009. 7 things you should know about voicethread.

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7050.pdf [6 April 2011]

Penn State. 2009. 7 Things You Need to Know about VoiceThread.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/mnm14/blogs/meyerviews/VoiceThread_

whitepaper.pdf [6 April 2011]

InfoTech4Lrng. 2008. Voicethread in Teaching and Learning.

http://arllennium.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/voicethread-in-teaching-

and-learning/ [6 April 2011]

VoiceThread in The Classroom.

http://voicethread.com/image/voicethreads_in_the_classroom.pdf [6

April 2011]

64 Chapter 7: Mind42

WHAT IS MIND42?

Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows

private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically

arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to

websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email

addresses to invite viewers or participants.

(Source:

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)

ADVANTAGES OF MIND42

Some advantages for using mind42 include:

No installation needed.

Accessible everywhere.

Intuitive interface.

Many nodes attribute (icons, colors, images, text styles, and links).

Collaboration (simultaneous editing).

Easy publishing and distribution of maps.

(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)

Chapter 7MIND42


WHAT IS MIND42?

Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows

private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically

arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to

websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email

addresses to invite viewers or participants.

(Source:

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)

ADVANTAGES OF MIND42

Some advantages for using mind42 include:

No installation needed.

Accessible everywhere.

Intuitive interface.

Many nodes attribute (icons, colors, images, text styles, and links).

Collaboration (simultaneous editing).

Easy publishing and distribution of maps.

(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)

Chapter 7MIND42

Chapter 7: Mind42 65

USING MIND42

(a) Affordance

Mind42 successfully links all streams of thought without cluttering the

workspace.

The simplicity of this application benefits a user by getting straight to

it and providing focus.

These tools enable a user to attach different forms of external

information. This incorporates an opportunity to clearly depict,

better explain or deepen thoughts.

The attachment of notes, images or linking to external web content, a

map of thinking is revealed. A user is now presented with a full and

contextualised visualisation of thinking.

(b) Group application

Mind42 has the potential to be very effective in the visualisation of a

groups overall objectives and activity.

With the commitment of all members to update and contribute to a

mind map, group activity can be easily monitored.

Any members that may not be contributing are quickly identified. Any

areas or ideas that may have been over looked can also be quickly

identified by the group and acted upon.

If a group implement’s icons for each member, ideas can be voted

upon and highlighted for further research.

Mind42.com offers groups a shared platform with an easy to use

interface.

(Source: http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42)


GET STARTED WITH MIND42

Go to: http://www.mind42.com/

Signing UpSTEP 2

STEP 1

Fill in therequired

information.

At the mind42homepage, click at the

‘Sign up’ button.

Then, click the‘Sign up’ button.


Creating Mind MappingSTEP 3

Now you can startlogin. Insert your

registeredusername and

password.

Mind42 will send anemail to your

registered emailaccount.

Check your emailand click at the

link given.

Then, click the‘Signin’ button.

When you launchmind42, the ‘Mind mapmanager’ dialogue box

will appear. Go to‘New mind map’.

Type yourmind map

title.

Next, clickthe ‘Create’

button.


This is howyour mind42

sheet willlook like.


(a) Adding Nodes

Click onceat yournode.You will see this

tool. To addanother node,

click at this icon.

Retype thename of your

new node.

If you want to addanother sibling of

the node, clickthis icon.

Then click‘Apply’ button.

This is an exampleof a mind mappingyou have created.


(a) Adding Nodes

Click onceat yournode.You will see this

tool. To addanother node,

click at this icon.

Retype thename of your

new node.

If you want to addanother sibling of

the node, clickthis icon.

Then click‘Apply’ button.

This is an exampleof a mind mappingyou have created.


(b) Adding Links to a Node

Click at this icon.

‘Add new link’dialogue box will

appear. Go to‘External’ tab. Insert the selected URL

address here. Then,click the ‘Apply’

button.

Or, you can search forlinks by inserting the

keyword here.

This is the previewof your added link.


(c) Adding an attachment to a node

You can type ashort note here.

You can attach theWikipedia article atyour selected node.

You can attach the‘Todo-list’ or theprogress of yourselected node.

To add an attachmentin your selected node,

click this icon.

You can add three types of attachment.


(d) Convert a Text Node to an Image

You can insert theURL address of theimage, or you cansearch by inserting

the keyword.

To change the textnode to an image, click

this icon.

This is an exampleof a text node

changed into animage.


Inviting & Managing CollaboratorsSTEP 4

To invite andmanage

collaborators,click at this icon.

You can enterone or more

email addresseshere.

Then, click the‘Invite’ button.


Viewing Revisions

Publishing Mind Maps

STEP 5

This is the list ofyour mindmapping

revision. Selectthe revision you

want to view.

To view the revision ofyour mind mapping youhave created, click at this

icon.

Then, click this icon toload the mind mapping

you want to view.

STEP 6

To publish yourmind mapping,click this icon.


Copy this URLand send it to

your friends orcolleagues.

Copy this text intoyour blog or website

if you want todisplay the mind

map embedded in theblog or website.

Copy this text and integrateit into your blog or website- you will see a link whichwill bring the visitors to

your mind map afterclicking it.

Then,mark this

box.


Copy this URLand send it to

your friends orcolleagues.

Copy this text intoyour blog or website

if you want todisplay the mind

map embedded in theblog or website.

Copy this text and integrateit into your blog or website- you will see a link whichwill bring the visitors to

your mind map afterclicking it.

Then,mark this

box.


REFERENCES

http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/ [12

April 2012]

http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42 [12 April 2012]

http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42 [17 May 2012]

Chapter 1: Scrible 77

Chapter 8: Sync.In 77

WHAT IS SYNC.IN?

Sync.in is a web based word processor for people to collaborate in real-time.

When multiple people edit the same document simultaneously, any changes

are instantly reflected on everyone's screen. The result is a new and

productive way to collaborate with text documents, useful for meeting notes,

brainstorming, project planning, training, and more (http://sync.in/).

ADVANTAGES OF SYNC.IN

The following are some advantages of using Sync.in:

1. Easily make collaborative notes.

2. Plan events with the team.

3. Conduct interviews.

4. Gather feedback on presentations.

5. Draft and edit documents with colleagues.

6. Brainstorm ideas.

7. Discuss and reach consensus on a document/task.

(Source: http://www.cynapse.com/community/home/sync.in-users/sync.in-

usage-scenarios/view)

Chapter 8SYNC.IN

http://sync.in/

78 Chapter 8: Sync.In

GET STARTED WITH SYNC.IN

Go to: http://sync.in/

Creating Public NotesSTEP 2

Click the ‘Create a newPUBLIC NOTE’ button tostart create a note for free

and no need to signup/register.

STEP 1

If you want to havemore features andsecure, click ‘Get

Sync.in PROSIGNUP NOW’.

http://sync.in/


Editing ToolsSTEP 3

Insertbullet list.

This is your Publicnote. Now you can

start using it.

Tools to edityour writing.

Undo and redowhat you have

written.


Sync.In ToolsSTEP 4

Show thetimeline of the

edited note.

Note view option.

Export note indifferent format.

Save note.


Sharing NotesSTEP 5

List of users. Youcan change your

name here.

Click the‘Invite’ or

‘Share this note’button to inviteand collaboratewith other users.

Then click the‘Share Now’

button.

Copy this link andsend it to peoplewith whom you

want to share thisnote.

You can send the linkgiven by inserting

email address or othersharing application.


ChattingSTEP 6

Type your ideasin this box tostart a chat.

You can viewwhat you havechatted here.


REFERENCES

http://sync.in/ [11 January 2012]

http://www.cynapse.com/community/home/sync.in-users/sync.in-usage-

scenarios/view [11 January 2012]

84 Chapter 9: Poll Everywhere

WHAT IS POLL EVERYWHERE?

Poll Everywhere is a text message polling and audience response system. It is

simple enough for anyone to use and flexible enough for a wide range of

scenarios to interact with audiences and collect data.

(Source: http://blog.polleverywhere.com/)

IDEAS FOR USAGE IN CLASS

The following are some activities that can be done using Poll Everywhere in

class:

Quizzes

Attendance

Teacher feedback

Group evaluations

Class discussions

(Source: http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere)

Chapter 9POLL EVERYWHERE


WHAT IS POLL EVERYWHERE?

Poll Everywhere is a text message polling and audience response system. It is

simple enough for anyone to use and flexible enough for a wide range of

scenarios to interact with audiences and collect data.

(Source: http://blog.polleverywhere.com/)

IDEAS FOR USAGE IN CLASS

The following are some activities that can be done using Poll Everywhere in

class:

Quizzes

Attendance

Teacher feedback

Group evaluations

Class discussions

(Source: http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere)

Chapter 9POLL EVERYWHERE

Chapter 9: Poll Everywhere 85

BENEFITS OF POLL EVERYWHERE

The following are some benefits for using Poll Everywhere:

Ease of use

Live results

Low cost or free to students

Affordable for the instructor

Option to select multiple devices to respond

Students engaged

Ability to identify and address challenging problems

(Source:

http://nercomp.org/corecode/uploads/event/uploaded_pdfs/Will%20Textin

g%20Help%20Improve%20Student%20Learning-

Fabienne%20Miller%20&%20Jianyu%20Liang%20-%20WPI_55.pdf)


GET STARTED WITH POLL EVERYWHERE

Go to: http://www.polleverywhere.com/

Creating PollsSTEP 2

STEP 1

At the PollEverywhere homepage, click ‘Create

your first poll’button.

Type yourquestion here.

Click this icon topreview your

poll.

http://www.polleverywhere.com/


Insert the possibleanswers for yourmultiple choice

question.

If you want toconvert yourquestions to

multiple choicequestions, click

here.

If you want to stayas open ended

questions, you needto click the

‘Continue’ button.

Click here if youwant to delete theanswers selected.

Then, click‘Continue’.


This is howyour poll

will appear.


This is howyour poll

will appear.


Poll SettingSTEP 3

Showing all thepublic polls created

by other users.

You can use thesefunctions when

you upgrade youraccount.


Poll SettingSTEP 3

Showing all thepublic polls created

by other users.

You can use thesefunctions when

you upgrade youraccount.


(a) Visual Setting

(b) Show Instruction/Show Chart

To change theappearance, go to

‘visual setting’ andselect the appearance,instruction and chart

you like to change yourpoll view.

Click here to viewyour poll as chart

or instruction.


(c) Fullscreen

People RespondingSTEP 4

To enable anddisable fullscreenview, click this

icon.

Select theresponsetypes you

prefer.

The responsetypes will beshown here.


Downloading as a SlideSTEP 5

Select thepresentation typesyou would prefer

to download.

You can use the downloaded slide for yourpresentation. The respondent respond will in-sync

with the poll you created in the slide.


Sharing & PublishingSTEP 6

You can share and publishyour poll by embedding itin your blog or web page,or email to others and, ordownload the flash file to

upload it in Prezi.


REFERENCES

http://blog.polleverywhere.com/ [14 February 2012]

http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere [14

February 2012]

http://nercomp.org/corecode/uploads/event/uploaded_pdfs/Will%20Textin

g%20Help%20Improve%20Student%20Learning-

Fabienne%20Miller%20&%20Jianyu%20Liang%20-%20WPI_55.pdf

[17 February 2012].

http://nercomp.org/corecode/uploads/event/uploaded_pdfs/Will Texting Help Improve Student Learning-Fabienne Miller & Jianyu Liang - WPI_55.pdf



Chapter 10: Scribblar 95

WHAT IS SCRIBBLAR?

Scribblar is designed to be an online collaborative effort that empowers users

to develop and maintain a scholarly conversation at any time. Several tools

are optimal for the use of the online whiteboard, while the audio and text

messaging features facilitate collaboration among users. This is an ideal tool

for groups of students and teachers to brainstorm and plan outside of class

hours, but with some forethought Scribblar also has the potential of being

used as a virtual classroom.

(Source: http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/24475)

BENEFITS OF SCRIBBLAR

The following are some benefits for using Sribblar:

Real-time and multi-user whiteboard

Image upload and download

Text chat with user list

Crystal-clear live audio

No user or session limits

(Source: http://www.scribblar.com/index.cfm)

Chapter 10SCRIBBLAR

96 Chapter 10: Scribblar

EXAMPLES OF HOW SCRIBBLAR SUPPORT LEARNING

Here are a few examples of how this versatile tool may support learning:

Math & Science Courses

o Math and science teachers may use the Scribblar whiteboard

to show students how to directly work out complicated

equations and problems. The program also includes a number

of built in equations editors and tools. After the teacher

demonstrates how to complete a problem, the teacher could

also observe the students working out the problems either on

their own or in groups. This allows the instructor to monitor

and correct student(s) and every step of the process. The

online student is effectively able to “show their work” in the

online environment without using a paper and pencil.

English & Liberal Arts

o Liberal arts and English students may use Scribblar to upload

portion of their papers and/or presentations for review by the

teacher or other group members. The program would allow

the instructor to highlight problem areas and discuss how to

fix any issues in real-time. Instead of working on project and

sharing information asynchronously, Scribblar allows users to

update and alter information in real time without submitting

multiple drafts and using a lot of paper and ink.

Photography Courses

o Students in an online or hybrid photography course may use

the Scribblar tool to share a number of their photos with the

instructor and other students using this tool. With this

Chapter 10:Scribblar 97

program, the educator is able to point out specific strengths

and weaknesses of the photographs and provide instruction.

Higher Education-Online Courses

o Educators may also separate students into small groups in

several rooms and give them case studies, articles, or topics

to review and discuss Following the small group activity, the

students may return to one large classroom and discuss what

they learned in the small group. Using Scribblar, the instructor

would be able to monitor and provide feedback much easier

than in a traditional classroom.

(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/usmscribblar/home/classroom-

examples)

98 Chapter 10:Scribblar

GET STARTED WITH SCRIBBLAR

Go to: http://www.scribblar.com/

Creating an AccountSTEP 2

STEP 1

Go to ‘CreateAccount’.

Or you can click hereto create an

account/sign up.


Next, you need toverify your email

address by clicking thelink given.

Click at the‘Submit’button.

Fill in therequired

information.


Creating RoomsSTEP 3

Once you havecreated a Scribblaraccount, you can

create a room.Click ‘Create New

Room’.

Insert yourroom name.

Then, click the‘Create This

Room’ button.

Select thesettings.


Starting the WhiteboardSTEP 4

Now, you havesuccessfully

created a room.

At your Scribblar‘Room List’, go

to ‘Options’column and click

‘visit’.

You can chatwith other users

here.

Use the Scribblartools and start your

tutoring at this blankwhiteboard.

Click this icon tostart the audio

recording.

Click this buttonto go to next

page.


Inviting UsersSTEP 5

Go to ‘RoomOptions’ andselect ‘Send

Invite’.

An example of anonline tutoring.


EmbeddingSTEP 6

Click at the‘Send Invite’

button.

Go to ‘RoomOptions’ andselect ‘Embedthis Room’.

Fill in therequired

information.


Click this buttonto copy the

embed code ofthe room createdinto your blog or

website.

Click this buttonto copy the

embed code ofthe image buttoninto your blog or

website.


REFERENCES

http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/24475 [26

February 2013]

http://www.scribblar.com/index.cfm [26 February 2013]

https://sites.google.com/site/usmscribblar/home/classroom-examples [26

February 2013]