STACY HARRISON
EDET 603 Design and Development Tools I
Web 2.0 Toolbox
SOCIAL NETWORKING & COMMUNICATIONS
Information – TodaysMeet; created by the TodaysMeet LLC; https://todaysmeet.com
Description – TodaysMeet is a form of online communication that allows users to discuss, provide feedback, and comment during a class, presentation, workshop, or convention. Likewise, you can open a room for comments or discussions for times in which you can not meet as a group. A new room is opened by picking a name, selecting how long to keep it open, and deciding who can join. The creator and users do not have to create an account to use this tool. However, to gain control of your room an account is needed. For example, if I opened a room for book reviews and did not have an account, then I would not be able to make changes to the room settings later, i.e., how long to keep the room open. For the specified time period, users access the room using the provided link or QR code. Each user will have to choose a “nickname” and join the room before submitting a message. There is a count down that shows how many more characters you can use in your message. This will prevent messages from being too lengthy. If TodaysMeet is used in a setting such as a presentation or meeting, then the messages or comments can be displayed in projector view so they can be seen as they are entered. Also, a transcript of the room’s messages or comments can be printed any time during the period in which the room is open.
Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW4TgOLiF0k
Application – I can use TodaysMeet to discuss things with my colleagues away from school such as ideas for an upcoming event. During the school day and after school I can use this tool when teaching a class, presiding over a meeting, or to get feedback from a committee before a scheduled meeting, among other things. Also, I can open a room and ask my students to do book recommendations, respond to readings, answer questions during class, etc. Moreover, TodaysMeet will provide me with another for of communication with the students and staff at my school, as well as provide a log or documentation of what was discussed.
Information – Quizziz; created by Quizziz Inc.; http://quizizz.com/
Description – Quizziz is a tool designed for creating and playing multiplayer quiz games. Students can access quiz games in class or at home by using the appropriate game code. It is designed so that it is both interactive and fun. For example, you can incorporate the use of avatars, leaderboards, themes, music, and memes. With an account this tool allows you to create your own quizzes or use those created by others. Similarly, you can make your quizzes public so they can be used and played by others around the world. Also, Quizizz allows you to control the timing of both questions and the game it self, determine the question scoring, select and use your own meme, add one image per question, etc. Players earn points based on how fast they answer each question correctly. The progress is updated on the leaderboard after each question is answered. When the game is complete the following can be generated: class report by question, class report by player, and individual player report.
Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvtdIUoh7dA
Application – I can use Quizziz to create quizzes for lessons and trainings I have with both students and staff. It can be used as a means of checking for understanding during a lesson, a fun way to review for a test, or to determine how students (or staff) have retained prior knowledge. In addition, the quiz games can be used to engage learners and keep them interested in what you are doing.
Information – Bookopolis; created by Bookopolis; https://www.bookopolis.com/#/
Description – This tool promotes a love a reading for kids ages 7-12. It is an online learning environment in which students can review books they have read, get ideas for books to read, earn points and badges, invite other students, etc. They can improve their writing skills by completing book reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Teachers can create a private class for their students to interact with each other. In turn, the teachers can monitor and track what their students are reading, as well as monitor their progress using the Teacher Dashboard. Likewise, students can also use this tool to as a record of what they have read. It makes reading and writing more fun for students.
Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83Afll2Cso
Application – I can use Bookopolis to promote and encourage a love of reading for students and staff. I can allow my students to write book recommendations, generate ideas for new books to read by communicating with each other, submit online book reports, earn rewards for their efforts, etc. I can use Bookopolis with the staff in a similar fashion. For example, they can review books they are reading professionally and for pleasure, recommend and get ideas for pictures books that can be used to teach concepts, share ideas for reading related assignments, discuss books in the form of an online book club, etc.